Building a Sleeper
03-17-2016 | 07:39 PM
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03-18-2016 | 08:32 AM
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We've been doing sort of the same thing with my 242LS... this season will be spent doing shakedowns and cruising for the most part. If I decide to keep the boat beyond the next season or two, I'll probably invest in hydraulic steering. My buddy and I have the rams already... just need the helm and lines and such. We're tired of the labor at this point.
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
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03-18-2016 | 08:38 AM
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We've been doing sort of the same thing with my 242LS... this season will be spent doing shakedowns and cruising for the most part. If I decide to keep the boat beyond the next season or two, I'll probably invest in hydraulic steering. My buddy and I have the rams already... just need the helm and lines and such. We're tired of the labor at this point.
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
03-18-2016 | 10:25 AM
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03-18-2016 | 10:48 AM
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We've been doing sort of the same thing with my 242LS... this season will be spent doing shakedowns and cruising for the most part. If I decide to keep the boat beyond the next season or two, I'll probably invest in hydraulic steering. My buddy and I have the rams already... just need the helm and lines and such. We're tired of the labor at this point.
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
I think your numbers will be close to mine when all said and done. Spoke with Brad at BBlades and we are staring off with a 28P Bravo 1 to see where we are at. He "thinks" we will end up with a 30P labed
Will post up all data when we get it wet next month.................I hope!
03-18-2016 | 10:52 AM
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We've been doing sort of the same thing with my 242LS... this season will be spent doing shakedowns and cruising for the most part. If I decide to keep the boat beyond the next season or two, I'll probably invest in hydraulic steering. My buddy and I have the rams already... just need the helm and lines and such. We're tired of the labor at this point.
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
03-18-2016 | 10:53 AM
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We've been doing sort of the same thing with my 242LS... this season will be spent doing shakedowns and cruising for the most part. If I decide to keep the boat beyond the next season or two, I'll probably invest in hydraulic steering. My buddy and I have the rams already... just need the helm and lines and such. We're tired of the labor at this point.
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
Last fall, I ran the boat for a 30 minute cruise with a 26P Bravo. We're going to run a 28P Bravo that's been labbed by BBlades. Peak power is right at 6K, but I'm running a blower so torque is in the 600 ft lb range pretty much all the time. We're shooting for 78-80 on the top end, but really, I'm loving her cruise speed. 50 MPH at a little over 3K RPM is pretty nice.
On your boat with that power, I would expect mid 70's pretty easily. The key is to get the hull out of the water so you're not riding against the hook. On the older SS/LS boats, the hook was only on the outside portions of the hull. The keel at the transom is not hooked. Get her out of the water and she'll go! Also, I think your boat is between the 223 and 242 in terms of length. Should be easier to carry the bow so long as you're empty up there.
Very interested to see how this works out for you!
03-18-2016 | 08:40 PM
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In a crazier thought stream I thought of adding K-planes, but then reality set in. If there's a need, I'll step up to a bigger boat!
03-18-2016 | 08:49 PM
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454, size extra huge Dart heads, 525 EFI cam, 250 B&M blower (being rebuilt... basically bought a "craigslist new" blower off a guy on here... yes folks, I'm still harping about it). Boost should come in at 7-9 pounds and give us back the power that was left on the table (should be near 650 HP or so).
Just to note.... a local-to-me member on here had a 242 LS with a 502 crate motor/B&M 250 ran 78 on GPS... thinking our goals are attainable.
Just to note.... a local-to-me member on here had a 242 LS with a 502 crate motor/B&M 250 ran 78 on GPS... thinking our goals are attainable.
03-20-2016 | 07:34 AM
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454, size extra huge Dart heads, 525 EFI cam, 250 B&M blower (being rebuilt... basically bought a "craigslist new" blower off a guy on here... yes folks, I'm still harping about it). Boost should come in at 7-9 pounds and give us back the power that was left on the table (should be near 650 HP or so).
Just to note.... a local-to-me member on here had a 242 LS with a 502 crate motor/B&M 250 ran 78 on GPS... thinking our goals are attainable.
Just to note.... a local-to-me member on here had a 242 LS with a 502 crate motor/B&M 250 ran 78 on GPS... thinking our goals are attainable.
