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Old 07-17-2007, 11:21 AM
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How fast should a 42 flat bottom with 525sc's 8lbs of boost with super chillers, and bravo drives be? 70mph seems slow?
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not far off probably, 70-73mph depending on fuel, air temp etc......just my guess.
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No doubt south of 80mph on a good day
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Is this a twin for that low of a speed?

A buddy has a stock triple 525SC 42' that runs 94. Boat has the small steps.
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Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Is this a twin for that low of a speed?

A buddy has a stock triple 525SC 42' that runs 94. Boat has the small steps.
What props is your buddy runnin on his triple??
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Don't remember fer sure, but I think 30ish. Will try to remember to ask this weekend so you can go fast too!
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Originally Posted by j winkelman
How fast should a 42 flat bottom with 525sc's 8lbs of boost with super chillers, and bravo drives be? 70mph seems slow?
My stock 1993 42 with twin HP525SC's ran 75mph/GPS....with those mods it should tickle 80.
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Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Don't remember fer sure, but I think 30ish. Will try to remember to ask this weekend so you can go fast too!
Thankyou very much.....I would think I could exceed those numbers with triple 540's ....hopefull thinking
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Originally Posted by Back4More
My stock 1993 42 with twin HP525SC's ran 75mph/GPS....with those mods it should tickle 80.
Do you remember what props and rpm you were running?
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Originally Posted by tomtbone1993
What props is your buddy runnin on his triple??
29 Hydros
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