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Forum: General Q & A
03-14-2026, 12:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By badluck

I had a 0.60 over 525SC which used the same...

I had a 0.60 over 525SC which used the same blower as you have with 5.5 psi and 8.5:1. Worked well.
With 9:1 there is no room for error as the 177 creates heat. If timing and fuel is dialled in...
Forum: General Q & A
10-16-2025, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By badluck

Go full hydraulic!

Go full hydraulic!
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-05-2025, 01:30 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,126
Posted By badluck

Any updates? Would like to see the monster...

Any updates? Would like to see the monster throwing some rooster.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
05-11-2025, 02:11 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,126
Posted By badluck

Looking forward to see the the beast in the...

Looking forward to see the the beast in the water.
Please keep the updates coming!
Forum: General Q & A
06-11-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By badluck

I had a -93. Speed with a HP 500 was 71mph, with...

I had a -93. Speed with a HP 500 was 71mph, with a 525SC (slightly modified, probably around 550hp) and a -2 IMCO lower it would run 75mph. I would expect you to run in the low 80s with that power.
Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,387
Posted By badluck

One of my favourite old school boats. I sounds...

One of my favourite old school boats. I sounds like it is this boat:
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/cigarette/330693-41-attack-5.html
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-23-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,522
Posted By badluck

Probably Mange’s old boat, remember he had it up...

Probably Mange’s old boat, remember he had it up for sale years back.
I don’t know if the current owner is on OSO.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-22-2023, 10:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,522
Posted By badluck

For sale in Sweden right now. ...

For sale in Sweden right now.
https://www.blocket.se/annons/dalarna/activator_32/106668173
Forum: Scarab
01-05-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,531
Posted By badluck

Just saw this for sale today in Sweden. ...

Just saw this for sale today in Sweden.

https://www.blocket.se/annons/stockholm/mercury_racing_its_transom/101774541

No affiliation with the seller.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
12-01-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,616
Posted By badluck

For sale in Sweden. ...

For sale in Sweden.
https://www.blocket.se/annons/stockholm/volvo_penta_dp_propeller/102714464
No affiliation with the seller.
Forum: Scarab
09-21-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,531
Posted By badluck

Get an ITS, less work and it will clean up the...

Get an ITS, less work and it will clean up the transom.
Forum: Prop Talk
09-18-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,357
Posted By badluck

12% slip is not bad but it looks as you need to...

12% slip is not bad but it looks as you need to get your rpms up.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-13-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By badluck

Yes

Yes
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-08-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,514
Posted By badluck

I was running a Hydromotive P5X 24 at around...

I was running a Hydromotive P5X 24 at around 5400rpm.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-07-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,514
Posted By badluck

As a reference, I had a 27 From -93 and was...

As a reference, I had a 27 From -93 and was running low 70s with a HP500 carb and 75mph with a 525SC.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-03-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 691
Posted By badluck

You are based in Germany right? You might want to...

You are based in Germany right? You might want to check with Propeller Teknik in Sweden.
https://propellerteknik.se/kop-propeller/volvo-penta/
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-21-2022, 02:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By badluck

I have done similar modifications I the past with...

I have done similar modifications I the past with no issues on lower HP engines.
Guessing you are based in Europe?
please post pictures of your boat, the Monte Carlo Offshorer is an awesome looking...
Forum: General Q & A
06-01-2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,473
Posted By badluck

Also before you drill the transom, make sure...

Also before you drill the transom, make sure there is nothing in the way in the in the engine compartment.
Forum: General Q & A
12-20-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,870
Posted By badluck

My experience is that the P5X is somewhat similar...

My experience is that the P5X is somewhat similar to a B1 prop but less slip (on a 75mph Fountain 27).
Guessing that the P5 will provide more stern lift.
Forum: Prop Talk
07-03-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,005
Posted By badluck

Yes, it is high for a non stepped hull. You...

Yes, it is high for a non stepped hull. You should see improvements with the .5” spacer, but you probably need to go further.
Forum: Prop Talk
06-26-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 27,005
Posted By badluck

Johan, is the external pick up for the...

Johan, is the external pick up for the intercooler? You mentioned that you have a Whipple kit on the engine.
As suggested start by trimming the pickup.
Forum: Fountain
06-22-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,862
Posted By badluck

There is alot of turbulence at the stern when...

There is alot of turbulence at the stern when running at speed. Water was deflected upwards and made its way in to the bilge when going above 50mph. I only found out when leaving the hatch off the...
Forum: Fountain
06-21-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,862
Posted By badluck

I always had water in the bilge after running my...

I always had water in the bilge after running my ex 27 Fever, spent a lot of time trying to figure out the source. It turned out being the seal of the deck and hull at the swim platform. There is no...
Forum: General Q & A
05-09-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By badluck

The stroke looks shorter than the newer square...

The stroke looks shorter than the newer square rams, but I do not have any experience with the old rams. Maybe someone that knows will chime in.
Regarding location on the transom, they should be...
Forum: General Q & A
04-26-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,082
Posted By badluck

35° is correct for full advance for a stock 7.5...

35° is correct for full advance for a stock 7.5 compression engine, it comes in very late though. Is the ignition system stock?
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