Thank you all

What Kind of speed (GPS) do you guys think I can expect out of it???
2005 Nordic Heat Mid Cabin 496 Mag HO......
I am at about 600 feet above sea level

Best: 65
Average: 62

Thats not what I wanted to hear

I wanted 65 Avarage GPS
and 66/67 Best

That's pretty accurate.

I had a 2001 w/496HO at sea level...best speed was 67 and that was going downhill (cool temps, light load, perfect chop, with current, etc.) and never saw it again. Typical summer top speeds with that set-up is 62 maybe (fuel, 80's, passengers). If it's in the 90s and humid with a full load...break out the oars LOL!!!

BTW...that top speed was after testing a bunch of props...best set-up for this boat was a Bravo 24 stock.

I understand that the Stepped Hull makes the Heat faster????
When did Nordic start with the Stepped Hulls????????????Is your 2001 a Stepped Hull?

I think they started in 2000, and yes my hull was stepped.

Mine is stepped, and I have the 502 stock, with a K&N filter. 24 prop. Most of my buddies have the 496 w/ a 26 prop and pull me by a hair (maybe a MPH or 2).

Keep in mind, I am boating in Havasu mostly in 100 degree temps. So low 60's is pretty good loaded with crew and crap.

There are several Nordic owners on our site if you want more info there.

They are great boats, you won't disappointed. (But I do wish I could get into the 70's)

www.riverracerx.com

Oh...my cruise at 3500 was 41.

Hey Indy, who has the fastest Heat around?
I know a few boys have some big motor in them.

Hey Bent, it's not too late to order the 525! LOL