28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
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Re: 28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
2.5's are faster than the 300's right? If you were buying a cat with out motors (28 skater) what motors would you put on?
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Re: 28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
Originally Posted by 39NAS-T
2.5's are faster than the 300's right? If you were buying a cat with out motors (28 skater) what motors would you put on?
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Merc is going to release a new 300 at the Miami show. Lets see what that is like
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Re: 28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
Stock the 300's are faster. The real fast 28's have motors that are not stock.
Big draw back on the 2.5's you have to mix the oil, that can get to be a pain.
They also have to be rebuilt more often, they run 8,200 rpms.
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Big draw back on the 2.5's you have to mix the oil, that can get to be a pain.
They also have to be rebuilt more often, they run 8,200 rpms.
CM
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Re: 28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
I have heard from a couple guys with 28's with 300x's like mine that are running 121+. I think with stock 2.5's they are running in the 112-113 range.
I owned another cat with 280hp 2.5's and I like the X's a lot better. They are more friendly around the docks, have been more reliable (knock on wood), and they pull harder off the low end.
I think T2x made the switch from 2.5's to X's and liked the X's better. He posted about it some time ago.
I owned another cat with 280hp 2.5's and I like the X's a lot better. They are more friendly around the docks, have been more reliable (knock on wood), and they pull harder off the low end.
I think T2x made the switch from 2.5's to X's and liked the X's better. He posted about it some time ago.
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Skaterjim just ran 121.7, I know it was above 121. His boat has stock 300x's. I would say wait to see what the new 300's are all about, if they dont seem good, buy a used set of 300x's. The 2.5's are great motors if you dont mind working on them. If you plan on modding then go with the 2.5's. The 2.5's are also provide a better balance in rough water. 8200 rpm sure does sound good. 8200 rpm with a diamond tuner sounds incredible
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Re: 28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
Originally Posted by 39NAS-T
2.5's are faster than the 300's right? If you were buying a cat with out motors (28 skater) what motors would you put on?
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Last edited by charlie 28; 12-08-2005 at 10:01 PM.
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Re: 28' Skater running 117mph in Havasu
Congrats on 117 mph.Thats a great number,play with the set up more you'll squeeze out some more.Play around with heights and props.skaterjim boat runs the best out of 300x 28 skater. He puts in a lot time playing with his.
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Originally Posted by charlie 28
Congrats on 117 mph.Thats a great number,play with the set up more you'll squeeze out some more.Play around with heights and props.skaterjim boat runs the best out of 300x 28 skater. He puts in a lot time playing with his.