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Originally Posted by RUNNINHOTRACING158
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We just picked up this Wellcraft Nova, our boat now has a 454 and runs 56 with a 25 4 blade, will this boat handle a 750 to 800 hp blower motor and what speed can we expect ? or are we better off to drop in a 525 ?? i know we will need to have a spare bravo in the pick up just in case .
thnx guys BOB & BRYAN:cool-smiley-027::cool-smiley-027::cool-smiley-027: |
The question is does anyone have one of these with a BLOWN 540 750 to 800 hp and what speeds and will the boat handle the power? the boat is clean and in great shape but need to kick it up a couples digits
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Hi Guys and Gals
I'm new to this site and am buying a 1995 nova w/a MCM454MAG MPI.What can you tell me about this motor as I know nothing about it.HP how do they run?performance add ons etc.Has bolster seats, no trim tabs,thats all I know till I get it home. Thanks Rusty |
Originally Posted by clutch33
(Post 3448724)
Hi Guys and Gals
I'm new to this site and am buying a 1995 nova w/a MCM454MAG MPI.What can you tell me about this motor as I know nothing about it.HP how do they run?performance add ons etc.Has bolster seats, no trim tabs,thats all I know till I get it home. Thanks Rusty |
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I guess I'll bring this old thread back to life! I'm thinking about picking up a cheap project near me. I haven't owned an I/O boat since 1988...but, there is a 1993 Nova Spyder 230 with a 454 Magnum/Bravo One on an aluminum I-Beam trailer that is enticing me. The boat hasn't run in 10 years. Supposedly, the motor has a new starter and carb. The vinyl on the rear bench and hatch will need some love, but overall, the pictures of the boat look pretty solid. I may go look at it tomorrow morning. I would anticipate that the boat should run 60-63 with the 385hp Magnum if propped correctly...
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Well, for $1500 I couldn
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After some much needed and neglected maintenance, I got my Spyder on the water after the prior owner let it sit for 11 years! I replaced the thermostat housing, thermostat, raw water pump impeller, circulation pump, fuel pump, fuel/water separator filter, belts, motor oil, oil filter and drive oil. I also did an initial wet sand and high speed buff and will be repeating that process again to get the gel coat to really shine. It’s a great riding boat and spacious for only 23’ of length!
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Boat looks great ! When I was first looking at powerboats years ago, looked at the Wellcraft Nova and Chaparral Villain. Ended up with a Baja Outlaw. Good luck
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Has an awesome day on the 23’ Spyder today. Now that I’m confident in the motor and drive, I took it for a long run today. From Jupiter Inlet to St Lucie Inlet and back. Made the round trip with a stop for lunch at The Twisted Tuna and an after lunch stop at the Stuart Sandbar to visit friends. The Spyder ran flawlessly and handled great!
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