91.1 GPS, 35 Fountain 525's, anyone faster ?
04-01-2009, 07:25 AM
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I don't think that's the case. My test sheet says 90 with 4b Bravos and that's what it runs with those props. On the website he claims 100+ on the newer 35's with the staggered set up, from what I see most do just that. Some may be a little quicker, some may fall a little short. The test sheets that I've seen on staggered 35's were right there, even a tick over.
No two "identical" boats are going to run the exact same speed. Build weight difference, Merc's HP variation of as much as 10%, and we all know any two sets of props can be a few MPH off, let alone conditions. I think they put a pretty fair number on the boats and if you match their test settings you should be able to run pretty much the same number. I just don't understand all the BS about all the outrageous speed claims, just not there.
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04-01-2009, 07:52 AM
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Nope, I think he is a legend , I own one and like it a lot, my comment center's around the fact that real world is with the wife's chit , the coast guard's chit, the chit for a nice day on the water with friend's and a full tank of fuel makes for a diff in top speed !! 
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04-01-2009, 10:18 AM
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There's a newer 35 with staggered 525 around here. I'm not sure if the owner is on here or not. I'll post some pictures when I get a chance. Nevermind I forgot that i can't post pictures.
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04-01-2009, 01:50 PM
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You're doing pretty good with those n/a engines. My friend has a 1998 35 with twin 600S/C's[ blowershop blowers] and we did best at 96 [ verified by the chopper above us] , 34P Bravo1's , 4 peeps and 3/4 fuel.
04-01-2009, 02:08 PM
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here's us going 96 at the 08 Harrison Lake poker run. The picture is edited from the Poker run video , hence the poor quality.
The splash from the Skater can be seen in the front of us . He flew by like we were sitting still , lol.
The splash from the Skater can be seen in the front of us . He flew by like we were sitting still , lol.
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kickin photo..like that racing fairing...running all stock stuff ..32P..what do you know about turning the props direction inward ? a computer chip?
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04-01-2009, 05:18 PM
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35 fountain
I don't think that's the case. My test sheet says 90 with 4b Bravos and that's what it runs with those props. On the website he claims 100+ on the newer 35's with the staggered set up, from what I see most do just that. Some may be a little quicker, some may fall a little short. The test sheets that I've seen on staggered 35's were right there, even a tick over.
No two "identical" boats are going to run the exact same speed. Build weight difference, Merc's HP variation of as much as 10%, and we all know any two sets of props can be a few MPH off, let alone conditions. I think they put a pretty fair number on the boats and if you match their test settings you should be able to run pretty much the same number. I just don't understand all the BS about all the outrageous speed claims, just not there.
No two "identical" boats are going to run the exact same speed. Build weight difference, Merc's HP variation of as much as 10%, and we all know any two sets of props can be a few MPH off, let alone conditions. I think they put a pretty fair number on the boats and if you match their test settings you should be able to run pretty much the same number. I just don't understand all the BS about all the outrageous speed claims, just not there.
