Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

I'm giving some good thought to a new 28 Heat closed bow and was wondering what kind of speeds are you all seeing with stock 496HO set up?

Thanks.

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Upper 60's ..... a few have hit 70

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

68.9 with 24p Bravo I was best I pulled. 1/4 tank each side, alone on a brisk summer morn....those were the days!

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Hey Ian good to see you on here...
Before I did the Raylar kit on my 05 Heat with the HO I was getting 62/63MPH up here on the Mississippi....But I have the Mid Cabin and from what I understand the Closed Bow can get maybe 2 to 3 MPH faster.....
But thats not always right in all cases.....We were down on the Illinois River by Peoria and I met up with another heat owner.....I belive his was an 03 closed Cabin and him and I was able to run side by side all weekend ....But I have to admit I had to do everything to stay with him like move both kids up into the Bow.....They had 4 Adults in the closed Cabin I had 2 adults 2 kids....Not sure how we were on fuel.

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Forgot to ask ....Have you picked out a Color Combo yet???????
Oh and also just want to add that I have been very happy with my Heat......I have had no problems at all with it......

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

67-68 in perfect conditions going downhill :) Dont count on that number all the time.

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Bent:

Good to hear from you too. I saw a pic of you in your Heat on another thread here. I think it was where everyone posted pics of their boat. Good looking set up. I have a graphic design of interest, but still early in my process. I had chosen Baja at first, but quality issues have led me back in this direction..... PS. I saw Jimmy Glen the other weekend. He is doing fine......

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Just bought a 04 heat with a 496ho, 69 on gps. I live in georgia. The motor is for sale im putting a 500 efi in it this winter. I had the motor already waiting when I bought the boat.

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Hey Ian,

First I want to say that I love my RAGE, I Have had no problems with it at all. My neighbor bought a Heat this fall with the 496mag and I was able to hit 64 on GPS. Bob also took his boat out and couldn't be leave how good it ran with the MAG. Hope to see you in a NORDIC soon, I know you will love the boat. Hope to see you this summer

Brian

Re: Speed of 28 Heat with 496 HO
 

Is that you G-Spot???? Man, what a long time. 64 from a Mag is smoking. Would order with HO, but still flushing some concerns out. Hope things are well on your end. Tell Beth we said hello. Ian