Anyone know how fast this 38 would be?

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08-24-2011 | 02:33 PM

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Thunderstruck27

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Hey Wildman...it sounds like you almost have yourself talked into it! LOL Go for it.

08-24-2011 | 02:36 PM

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TRL505

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Originally Posted by A.O. Razor

Just read your previous post. You did put it right, I'm just blind or too caught up in work. I think the best I've seen personally is about 1600 hr's. That was a bit tired, but had only had the drive rebuild.

I would say, in that case yes. But I've seen them run 91-93 with 525EFI's. I've also seen performance reports with 95-96 numbers. I honestly don't think it's far off.

Keep in mind where Fountain does their reports...on the Pemblico River. Just about every one I have seen is a little faster than real world conditions. I dont disagree with you though...a perfectly dialed, ideal water and air in a 38 w 525s and labbed props may see low 90's.

08-24-2011 | 03:57 PM

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A.O. Razor

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Yeah, the reports are abit out there. Dialed a friends 38 in a few yr's ago, and it ran 91-93 with Throttle-Up props.
Even if running "only" 82-83, that is not too shabby, and one helluwa reliable and "cheap-to-run" package.

08-24-2011 | 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o40915-en.html

Just wondering with 496's what this boat would run with a normal load.

What is it worth with 496's? Looks nice, I like the dash layout, and silver paint.

I know the boat. He is local here in eastern N.C.. You have probably never met anyone that is as particular as the owner is. I have never ran beside him @ wot but it seems to cruise well. As a matter of fact, thats all I've seen him do is cruise hince the name 45 MPH FRANK.

08-24-2011 | 05:35 PM

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Nice looking boat. Not stupid crazy power. Probably very reliable.

08-24-2011 | 06:33 PM

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Marginmn

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From: Indianapolis, Lake Cumberland

I've spoken to the owner. When it came out of the factory with -2's it ran a bit over 80's with a normal load and ideal conditions. With the current setup of standard length XR's it's running 75 under normal conditions.

Great looking boat.