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Old 08-05-2011 | 03:19 PM
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i have a 1995 42 foot fountain lightening that i am about to put 2 525s in it. innovation marine told me they should be making around 525 to 535 hp a piece. what yall think the top speed of the boat will be when they are installed. i have 28 pitch 4 blade brovo props but can re prop boat if have to. also has shorties for lower units.

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Old 08-05-2011 | 03:54 PM
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My father has an 07 42 light with merc 525's. Solid 80 mph gps boat.

His is heavy with genny, a/c and heat, and lots of fuel. Standard lowers also.
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Old 08-05-2011 | 08:01 PM
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lo 80's light on fuel and gear.
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Old 08-05-2011 | 08:03 PM
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the 07 is staggered and has a step hull mine doesn't i was expecting mid 70's
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Old 08-05-2011 | 08:04 PM
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It should run 80 plus but your going to have to change props.
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Old 08-05-2011 | 09:15 PM
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what props do you recommend
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Old 08-06-2011 | 11:00 AM
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My suggestion would be 27p Hydromotive 4 blades, assuming u have 1.50 gear ratio

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Old 08-08-2011 | 09:37 AM
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what type of props are yall using on yall 42 fountains
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Old 08-08-2011 | 05:27 PM
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28 four blade Bravos on mine. 75 MPH GPS at 5400. Bill
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Old 08-08-2011 | 08:48 PM
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