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Originally Posted by Fenderjack
(Post 3967832)
Some of the folks on here are out right comical for saying ''sell the boat and start over''. :lolhit: If you like the boat then keep it, if your a regular on the bay, then a 22ft daily might not suit your needs. Does the boat have a alpha or B1 on it. You could pull the engine, build a nice sbc built for boost. Even a stroker sbc over the winter. Not sure what exhaust is on the engine now, but having a labbed prop done, a new exhaust, if the engine is efi, you could have a computer reflash done to start. That will def make more power, give you a few mph in it self.
John jr |
Take the windshield off and only use the boat in 2-4 ft waves, problem solved :D
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Originally Posted by VoodooRob
(Post 3967870)
Comical is watching captain and crew holding on in that size boat when they hit a wake in the water at 70+
John jr |
On the trailer, Turn on your GPS speed-o jump in the truck and haul a$$ down the interstate at 80. Take a photo of the speed-o on recall. Much cheaper and much safer. Just enjoy the boat for what it is.
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looking for an extra 10 mph
Who isn't? Lol |
I appreciate all the responses, i have decided to keep this one through the end of the season and sell it and get a newer bigger boat with a big block.
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Originally Posted by Fenderjack
(Post 3967883)
It is called common sense. He asked for ways to get more mph, not why he should sell the boat, or why is it dangerous or yada yada. Can anybody answer a question any more ? Oh lawdy LOL
John jr |
I don't blame you for asking the question. Checkmates are sweet boats and yours is pretty unique. Normally the best advice is to sell your boat and upgrade to another boat that better fits your requirements.
Like others have said if you love your boat then go for it. I think a stock 502 would get close, HP500 even closer, and 500EFI would make people drool over your little Go kart on water! Just remember that speed cost money, more frequent maintence, engine, and drive rebuilds. No matter what the boat, the faster you go the more Cash you need saved up before hand to continue to enjoy boating. A slower boat on the water is always better then a faster boat broke down at the dock! |
Originally Posted by VoodooRob
(Post 3968073)
The best most cost effective way would be to sell the boat and use the cash he would have spent on upgrades and get a boat that does what he is looking for. As stated many times and o.p. agrees .
That is great he has decided to get a bigger, faster boat, but that wasn't his initial question John jr |
Someone already answered his original question. Another 150hp (however it is achieved) would put him in the speed he is looking for. All the other chatter was "advice".....
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