Realistic speed numbers for a 280

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12-10-2007 | 03:31 PM

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thecurti

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From: powhatan, Va.

I'm just not sure that boat is going to give me what I'm looking for. Beautiful, super low hrs, does have tabs and single pickup drive shower, wind deflector, but I just can't afford to spend $55k? and then another $5k on a procharger, just to get a mid 70's boat I'm looking for.

A 28 Silencer with a blue motor, I think, is the answer.

12-10-2007 | 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by t500hps

Not Right here on OSO has that same boat....I seem to remember him saying it would just kiss the 70 mph mark but not positive I have that correct.

I have talked to him, he's a local (close enough)
Really tough to have champagne taste on a beer budget.

12-10-2007 | 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MacGyver

My top speed has been 71 GPS so far.

Can you jot down all the details?? I'd love to see a consistant 70+. Thanks!!

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12-12-2007 | 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slider1

Can you jot down all the details?? I'd love to see a consistant 70+. Thanks!!

It was two people and 1/4 tank of fuel running stock B24 prop. Going with a good breeze and some minor chop. I didn't think I'd break 70, but the gps doesn't lie.