Thanks for that info kaamacat,the one I'm getting has fresh 400hp original motors that have been re-built with a few power up-dates on them, I'll gps speed when I finally get it and do the sea tests,....Fred

I'd guess the Excalliber is pretty close to my 1984 F-402 Formula, similar weight (9000+) and the wider 9' beam. Mine has warmed over 454's (probably about 475 HP) and just makes 60 on GPS in flat to 1' chop water. Like others have said, it just pushes the water away and doesn't move in bigger water. I've played with several sets of props (some came with the boat, others I bought), and like the Merc 4-blades the best. Not any faster at top than the 3B Mirage's, but about 7 mph faster in mid range cruise.

-Greg

Thanks for that info Gregg, that mid range speed is the area that the thing is at most of the time so I would say that was more important anyway as far all around driving, its not like these big heavy boats are racers, I will take the quality ride over the speed.....Fred

How close are you to finishing the deal? Any idea when you will sea-trial? I assume you closed on the 30.

Dave I already sent cash on the trailer, pick it up next week.....cash for my 30 to be here by Tues. Then sign papers and bring home the 40 by the end of next week....I hope...Fred

42 wellcraft excalibur eagle
 

hey fred, good luck with the new boat. 400 cyclones are good engines. stock crane gold roller lifters, HD pushrods, hi performance heads. souns like you got a good deal. thats a lot of boat.:p Fran

Fred, did you see the dyno numbers from SuperV's engine? 505 hp@5500 rpm. Not bad for 454's.

Those numbers looked great Crazyhorse, I liked the torque starting at 3000 thru 5000 at 500ft. lbs. that has some grunt!....Fred

Fran, that is one nice looking Eagle you posted....I was also looking at a couple of 42' Eagle's but the deals didn't go thru, what power and speed does your Eagle have? Is the color black?....Fred

SuperV's plan is to install the engines this weekend and possibly sea-trial it next weekend. Then we'll see how it compares to the pre-rebuild numbers.