27 fever with 496HO speed and cockpit
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Ok, so where SHOULD I start? Engine seems strong and I have all records from previous owner. Only 198 hours on engine in five years, doesn't seem that high. I thought I'd start with prop but you think it's deeper than that... Ok than what? And how do I get my missing speed back?
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Just Curious ... do all Fountains come with a test sheet ? Can I get get a copy from Fountain by suplying the vin # ?
My 2000' with a 1.5 bravo & 502 mag , 24p runs 67-68 mph @5100rpm . I would love to go faster too but the cost don't seem worth it .
My 2000' with a 1.5 bravo & 502 mag , 24p runs 67-68 mph @5100rpm . I would love to go faster too but the cost don't seem worth it .
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Ok, so where SHOULD I start? Engine seems strong and I have all records from previous owner. Only 198 hours on engine in five years, doesn't seem that high. I thought I'd start with prop but you think it's deeper than that... Ok than what? And how do I get my missing speed back?
Honestly, man, hours mean squat on a marine engine. I don't care if it only has 10 hours on it.
Previous records are nice but are they fixing your boat?
Not being smart here okay.
People always wanna throw darts at walls and make guesses. I'm just trying to help you understand how best to solve a problem on your own cause that's really what you're doing here...
You always start from the ground up. That's my take. Some will disagree. But saying your engine "seems" or "feels" strong with only 198 hours???
Start at the beginning so you, "yourself" know that you've covered your bases. This mentality helps drastically with the prevention of wasted time and wasted money.
If you're sure the engine is not just down a little on power then throw a prop at it. But again, that's probably a $350 + dollar guess.
What if a little bit of moisture has made its way around your valve seats??? Then they still seal but not as nice as they once did... Then the leak percentage in that hole is higher which makes for an incremental power loss. Everything adds up to something else.
It's way easier to put another prop on and test it. Making sure that a prop is a worth while test is not as fast and easy.
Just my 2 cents. I hope you get her going good!
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I see your from Vancouver; I spend lots of time on the \shuswap or the Okanagan. You ever come up this way?
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If setup properly, it should run 68+
Drive 4+
Tabs once on plane all the way up (0)
1/2 tank of fuel one or two people in the boat max.
1.65 drive = 28" bravo 4 blade roughly
1.5 drive = 26 bravo 4 blade roughly
Stock limiter is set at 5150. You have to be at or very near to reach 68-70 (at least I did).
And the anolog tach sux. You need a digital tach or scan tool to see the real engine speed.
Drive 4+
Tabs once on plane all the way up (0)
1/2 tank of fuel one or two people in the boat max.
1.65 drive = 28" bravo 4 blade roughly
1.5 drive = 26 bravo 4 blade roughly
Stock limiter is set at 5150. You have to be at or very near to reach 68-70 (at least I did).
And the anolog tach sux. You need a digital tach or scan tool to see the real engine speed.
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Getting to be alot of big fast boats on that lake , seen some fast DCB's & Eliminators out there .
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No ... it wasn't me . Mines bin sittin' in the shop getting some new color . Should be out soon though . i have seen quite a few fountains on the Shuswap over the past few seasons .
Getting to be alot of big fast boats on that lake , seen some fast DCB's & Eliminators out there .
Getting to be alot of big fast boats on that lake , seen some fast DCB's & Eliminators out there .