24ft power, what do you have?
11-25-2004, 11:50 AM
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24ft power, what do you have?
Just trying to get an idea of who has what and what speeds are you seeing?
And pics would be nice... as usual.
And pics would be nice... as usual.
11-25-2004, 01:35 PM
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Re: 24ft power, what do you have?
OK... I'll start.
1995 24SE 365mag... which I believe is a 1989 engine.
I had a compression test when the engine was cold before I bought the boat.
Compression was low in 2 cylinders, but could have been cause the engine was cold.
Anyway, the best I saw was 64.7mph GPS.
Normal day was 62.5.
The engine will be getting a rebuild this winter.
Not sure what I'm going to do, but staying stock may keep it less of a headache.
Any ideas out there?
Also, didn't mean to leave the 28 owners out... so let's hear yours too.
1995 24SE 365mag... which I believe is a 1989 engine.
I had a compression test when the engine was cold before I bought the boat.
Compression was low in 2 cylinders, but could have been cause the engine was cold.
Anyway, the best I saw was 64.7mph GPS.
Normal day was 62.5.
The engine will be getting a rebuild this winter.
Not sure what I'm going to do, but staying stock may keep it less of a headache.
Any ideas out there?
Also, didn't mean to leave the 28 owners out... so let's hear yours too.
11-26-2004, 09:01 PM
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Re: 24ft power, what do you have?
28' Single 525EFI 24 Bravo I 70.2 GPS with crap load of fuel(70 gal.).
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11-26-2004, 10:14 PM
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Re: 24ft power, what do you have?
Probaly a stickey subject but I would never build a 28 with less than 500 hp . After running Full throttle, Dont get me wrong his boat ran well but I cant imagine any less motor in that weight boat. That boat requires HP to run period........
11-26-2004, 10:20 PM
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Re: 24ft power, what do you have?
Oh my buddey had a 24/ 600 hp ran best of 81mph and was a hand full . If you wernt very careful you would get real hurt I spun it out runing close to 70 I was on the dash faceing the wrong way . So to avoid backlash it was a great boat under 78 mph over that you beter be ready .
11-27-2004, 08:09 PM
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Re: 24ft power, what do you have?
Mine was very stable at 78 + with the 500 TRS combo But I have done a lot of stuff to make it handle well at thoose speeds on rough water. I can only hope that changing to the bravo drive does not cause handling problems because it is 2.5" shorter.
11-28-2004, 06:33 PM
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Re: 24ft power, what do you have?
Originally Posted by IRONMAN
Mine was very stable at 78 + with the 500 TRS combo But I have done a lot of stuff to make it handle well at thoose speeds on rough water. I can only hope that changing to the bravo drive does not cause handling problems because it is 2.5" shorter.
