Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Formula 271 build >

Formula 271 build

Notices

Formula 271 build

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-19-2019 | 01:10 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver BC
Default Formula 271 build

Hello there , first post on offshore only what a great site. , I'm up in Vancouver Canada and theres not a lot of go fast boat guys up here.
I'm upgrading my 2001 271 fastech , and was going to add some 22 " mayfair tabs to combat chine walk. From what Iv e read it sounds like water level mount is the way to go but position is still a guess for me. Or i was thinking maybe angled mount 1" up from transome water edge. Again not sure , tabs are long and pointed so I donr want to drag.
my build ...approx 850 hp .540 ci bbc, alum heads all the best internals , 871 blower twin efi throttle body , hurricane big tube headers, built bravo xr upper and imco sc lower. Twin ram mayfair stearing. Any insite would be much appreciated Seann
seann is offline  
Reply
Old 02-19-2019 | 07:40 AM
  #2  
Registered
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 650
Likes: 123
From: North Florida
Default

There have been many discussions about this through the years. Try the search bar to access the tread you need. Best of luck. That boat must be a hand full at 90.
ph1971 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-19-2019 | 08:38 PM
  #3  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro,NC
Default

I have a 2000 Fastech 271 . I installed Mercury 280 tabs in line with the edge of the hull 3/4 of an inch up from the bottom. That is the way the Mercury instructions wanted them mounted. I have 713 hp and once the boat tops 78 on GPS it starts chine walking and gets bad enough over low 80s that you have to get out of the throttle. The tabs don't really help at that point. The bottom of the hull is far from anywhere near perfect. The tabs are great but if you want to go really fast save your money and have the bottom blueprinted or get a better hull.. Jeff wurl
jwurl is offline  
Reply
Old 02-19-2019 | 11:48 PM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver BC
Default

Thank you guys , jwurl I have read a lot of your posts u seem very knowledgable, did u mount your tabs horizontal or angled , it sounds like angled. Thx again for the support guys S
seann is offline  
Reply
Old 02-20-2019 | 12:06 AM
  #5  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver BC
Default

Jwurl would u mind sharing your set up ? , drive etc. Are u running standard x dim ,
seann is offline  
Reply
Old 02-20-2019 | 12:06 PM
  #6  
TomZ's Avatar
Platinum Member
25 Year Member
Platinum Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,295
Likes: 1,457
From: Virginia Beach
Default

If you don’t have it already, you really need hydraulic steering. I’ll bet that’ll do more for the chine walking than anything else.
TomZ is offline  
Reply
Old 02-20-2019 | 12:33 PM
  #7  
Registered
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 650
Likes: 123
From: North Florida
Default

I believe he said he has dual ram Mayfair,Tom. I think he needs to put that beast of a motor in a single screw 292 fastek.He might get the stick all the way down in that.
ph1971 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-20-2019 | 12:35 PM
  #8  
TomZ's Avatar
Platinum Member
25 Year Member
Platinum Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,295
Likes: 1,457
From: Virginia Beach
Default

Sorry I missed that. Heavily medicated trying to get over the flu.

Agreed though... that’s a lot of motor for a 271!
TomZ is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.