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Old 07-14-2003, 03:04 AM
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Hi!

I have got a nice quote on a new Fountain 35 Lightning w/twin Merc 496 HO (425 HP). I have not decided if we will buy it.

I would be very happy if you could tell me how fast this boat should run with:

1. 2 x 425 HP
2. 2 x 580 HP (Procharger, etc)
3. 2 x 625 HP (Prosharger, etc)

Lower units will be upgraded ofcourse.

Cheeers, Toffen G
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With 500's they run mid 80's, with 575's they run low 90's.
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Buy the one Too Old has listed and save some $$$$
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Old 07-14-2003, 10:07 AM
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AT least look at to olds ,,,

THE 525 is 84 ,,the 575's on a cool day are 88 to 90 gps heat and weight kill them and 500's are low 80's

whipples are a good choice i've done several of then and they fly
 
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Bobby Daniels is right on. I have a friend with a new 35 with 2 steps with the 575's and it has run as fast as 92-93 in the cool weather and when I rode in it he ran about 88-89 with the temp around 90. I was running with a new 35' this weekend and I was showing 84.3 on GPS and I pulled him a couple of boat lengths running down the lake. He had the same power as I did.
The 500 EFI's. I assume he was running around 81-82. The 500's with some help from some form of supercharging seem to be the ticket. I am about ready for some more power.
(whipples, prochargers, vortech,etc.)
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