Fountain Speeds
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Fountain Speeds
I just bought a 99 42' with HP500's, Bravo I's turning a 26p Bravo I prop. The boat barely runs 70mph on GPS. Does this sound reasonable?
I am look for what types of speeds others are seeing and what motor\drive combinations they are using.
I am look for what types of speeds others are seeing and what motor\drive combinations they are using.
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Re: Fountain Speeds
Here is the chart from the fountain web site...
http://www.fountainpower.com/Product...ance_sport.htm
http://www.fountainpower.com/Product...ance_sport.htm
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Re: Fountain Speeds
congradulation on your new boat, i hope your as happy with your as i have been with mine a 98 42 with 500's side by side. i see 78 every day regardless of fuel load and people. and will see 80-82 with low fuel and cool weather. im sure that your boat did not come with the 26,s i run a bravoI 28 labbed at 5100-5200 and in cool weather im at the limiter 5350.
Go Big what rpm were you turning at that speed what was your drive settings?
later
Go Big what rpm were you turning at that speed what was your drive settings?
later
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It turns 5200 to 5300 depending on the trim. Trim at the 3 to 4 range seems to work the best. I thought it was a little shy on the top end. It comes out of the hole like a bat outa hell. I pulled a ski racer last weekend and almost pulled his arms off getting up.
Last edited by Go Big; 05-21-2004 at 12:56 PM.
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Ok, Not to bad of a weekend but I think there is more. I put a set of Mirage 28p and and gained about 5 mph. With a full load and full tanks it ran 73mph at just under 5100rpm. I imagine with less people and fuel I should see 78. I still think I'm a little short of 80-82. I'll keep looking.
Thanks for the great input.
Thanks for the great input.