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Originally Posted by articfriends (Post 3805194)

Old Navys convincer ran it fastest speed (71mph) with a cutting edge 28 pitch labbed that I own ( with a 525sc cranked up withIron eagle heads and a super-chiller) You might not be banging around in the 80's real easy at 5 psi but you should definately be in the high 70's, if you are taking it out again this year I can borrow you a couple fast props to try, you might want to check your afr's as installed also, if too rich you will slow down. Was motor ever re-tuned in the boat after being dynoed?Mine always goes about a whole point richer when installed vs the dyno, Smitty

Smitty, thank you for the offer. I pick the boat up on Saturday nov 10th, and will be winterizing and stuffing in the barn pretty quick. Had this all taken place a month ago, I would have taken you up on this offer real quick. Maybe this spring I can put my snow suit on and borrow a few props real earlier in the season before anyone else will be needing them.

Did not ask if it was tuned in the boat after install or not? I did notice two things though. 1. the transom was very clean did not appear to be running rich at all (not sure if this is a good indicator on efi setup's) 2. I did notice it had bungs for 02 sensors in the tails so maybe some one did.

I imagine over the next couple of years I will be leaning on you for information, with your wealth of knowledge with these procharged efi motors. I know yours is a 540, but I am sure alot of the same principles apply.

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Originally Posted by Nightlife1970 (Post 3805336)

Congrats on the new boat Rob.

Did you get the Formula all parted out?

Actually just sold the drives, and transmissions. Still have alot to sell but it's a great start!

Congrats on the new ride! I think I ran with this boat in TC this summer, talked with the owner a bit, seemed like it was done right. Nice boat, super clean and seemed well taken care of.

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Originally Posted by hotjava66 (Post 3805501)

Congrats on the new ride! I think I ran with this boat in TC this summer, talked with the owner a bit, seemed like it was done right. Nice boat, super clean and seemed well taken care of.

Yes Eric, the owner is a really nice guy and did spend some time in Traverse this summer. The boat is really clean, and seems to be put together right. If we can get her into the low 80's I would be very happy. I think it's very doable. I am excited to fill a 80 gallon take not a 200 gallon tank!!!

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Originally Posted by Keytime (Post 3805216)

For singles or twins or both?

Mostly for singles, but I doubt it would be any different for twin setups like yours. The hull likes lift, twins just have the advantage of the second prop to help make it happen.

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Originally Posted by rob vanharten (Post 3805316)

I know Scott!!! Insurance people got up with my game plan:) I just didn't want to have a 100mph cat that I purchased based on a couple if insurance quotes that I got. And then 2-3 weeks later they go, oh wait....... we can't insure this:( I had one comapny call me back to let me know of there mistake, and they would NOT in fact be able to insure the cat. 1st time in my life I am wishing to be a little older. At 35 the rates drop below the $4500-$5K a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its too bad you can't get cat insurance at a reasonable rate down there :bong: You are Canadian maybe you should have tried to get ins. from down here. I am sure you will enjoy the new ride I still love the 27 v, it feels faster in a smaller boat some times.

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Originally Posted by rob vanharten (Post 3805507)

the boat is in great shape! been on it many times.....if you want it to go faster than what it runs now put a different pully on it. i have ran next to this boat myself many times from on west grand traverse bay to lake cumberland and it runs strong, very strong. troy is a STAND UP GUY! congrats on a sweet boat! good luck with what you want outa it......

Congrats on the purchase! That boat is sweet and the Troy is a great guy. Met him for the first time this summer when he was in town. My guess is that he did not spend the time dialing the boat in or running the snot out of it to get that last MPH. He took great care of it and new his family required a larger boat in the future, so never really beat on it. Just my guess but either way, the boat is sweet and theres a great chance you will hit over 80 on a perfect day with high 70's on a daily basis!
Enjoy and come boat with us next summer!

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From talking with a few different people, I think that is more or less what it comes down to. I don't think Troy spent a lot of time trying to pull real fast top end numbers. I think playing with some props and leaning on the trim button a little more will probably have us breaking 80.........:)