How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
06-19-2005 | 02:11 PM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
Originally Posted by Sean H
is that a vee? 
Actually 2 vees.... One on each side...
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06-19-2005 | 03:45 PM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
Hi!
My ol' Phantom 25 with a Promax 300 SVS runs 76 mph on a average day. 78 mph on a good one. Tried it with 2 x 2.5 EFI SS and it ran 98 mph...
Kept it wth single engine as the fuel price is 1,8 USD per litre...
Cheeeers from Norway, Toffen G
My ol' Phantom 25 with a Promax 300 SVS runs 76 mph on a average day. 78 mph on a good one. Tried it with 2 x 2.5 EFI SS and it ran 98 mph...
Kept it wth single engine as the fuel price is 1,8 USD per litre...
Cheeeers from Norway, Toffen G
06-20-2005 | 12:37 AM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
2000 38' Fountain Lightning, twin step (small steps), HP500's (Carbs), Labbed 26P Hydros, 6 people, full gas, 4 ice chests, 79 - 81 GPS depending on temp, water and wind conditions (and how much is left in the coolers) : - ))
06-20-2005 | 01:36 AM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
1991 Chaparral 2550 SX..4600 lbs dry...454/330 hp bone stock...full 82 gallons fuel/5 gallon water....honest 55mph(speedo)...one person..4600 rpm..mirge 3 blade stock prop...it always does 52-53mph regardless of load/persons on board...saw 57mph(speedo) on a cool day- once chine walking..lol..half tank solo......................looking for 60's +mph....I heard blueprinting the hull will add 5mph?.....any thoughts from you PROS..?....I love the ride and the comfortable luxury cuddy on this boat......may drop a 502/500 hp in it next year after blueprinting hull......to hopefully achieve 70's ...can't find anyone who has hotrodded this model.....anybody out there modified a 2550SX?..I have to believe as well built and heavily constructed as it is...it WILL HANDLE the higher horsepower won't it?...looking at ohter boats performance/weight /to HP ratios...I think 500 hp should make 70+ MPH ..........right?
06-20-2005 | 02:17 AM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
It would be cheaper and more fun to buy my 20' outboard Ski tunnel and Fly in the mid 70s then to put a big block in that beast
Originally Posted by 2550SXchaparral
1991 Chaparral 2550 SX..4600 lbs dry...454/330 hp bone stock...full 82 gallons fuel/5 gallon water....honest 55mph(speedo)...one person..4600 rpm..mirge 3 blade stock prop...it always does 52-53mph regardless of load/persons on board...saw 57mph(speedo) on a cool day- once chine walking..lol..half tank solo......................looking for 60's +mph....I heard blueprinting the hull will add 5mph?.....any thoughts from you PROS..?....I love the ride and the comfortable luxury cuddy on this boat......may drop a 502/500 hp in it next year after blueprinting hull......to hopefully achieve 70's ...can't find anyone who has hotrodded this model.....anybody out there modified a 2550SX?..I have to believe as well built and heavily constructed as it is...it WILL HANDLE the higher horsepower won't it?...looking at ohter boats performance/weight /to HP ratios...I think 500 hp should make 70+ MPH ..........right?
06-20-2005 | 06:21 AM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
BananaShark Rigid inflateable V. Mercury XR2 (2 litre V6 on carbs) 200 hp (nearly!) custom setback bracket, Stainless Marine lifter, 130 litres fuel, 72 mph in a Norwegian Fjiord (very exciting! ) reguarly over 70 mph in British waters.
) reguarly over 70 mph in British waters.
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06-20-2005 | 09:09 AM
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Re: How fast is your V Hull (try to be honest)
Originally Posted by GLH
32 Skater???? Don't make me hurt you weired dressing Michigan dude!!!
Any pics of that rocket?
Any pics of that rocket?
