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Forum: Spectre
12-30-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By fcalligaro

spectre 30 with Verados 275

Has anyone set up a spectre 30 with a pair of verados 275īs?? What do you think it would run, mid 80īs?
Forum: Skater
09-24-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,010
Posted By fcalligaro

Hello, my 28 with the new 300 XS optimax has seen...

Hello, my 28 with the new 300 XS optimax has seen a best top speed of 110 mph, light on fuel, with 35 X 15 3 blade labbed cleavers, height above sponsons is 1.5 inches. I also wonder what others are...
Forum: Skater
09-21-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,792
Posted By fcalligaro

Hey Jim, how does external water pick up work??...

Hey Jim, how does external water pick up work?? you keep the motor water pump and where do you connect the external water pick up? at high rpmīs , does the pump impeller get damaged? thanks for the...
Forum: Skater
09-21-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 787
Posted By fcalligaro

28 set up with tripleīs

In this never ending quest for speed, a friend of mine agreed to put one of his motors on my boat and test the 28 with triple 300 XS optiīs . We are wondering however, how high the center motor...
Forum: Skater
09-21-2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,792
Posted By fcalligaro

I do have the adjustable jack plates and I have...

I do have the adjustable jack plates and I have gone from 3/4 inches above the sponson to 1 1/2 inches above. Above this height, the motors lose water pressure ... top speed ... 110 mph.
Forum: Skater
09-20-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,792
Posted By fcalligaro

Thanks a lot guys, I knew I would get great...

Thanks a lot guys, I knew I would get great answers. I guess I will keep my current parameters and not mess with anything else. This quest for more top end never stops ĄĄĄ

I am wondering what...
Forum: Skater
09-19-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,792
Posted By fcalligaro

28 skater motors set up

From asking in this forums I learned that the motors on a 28 should be 51 inches apart . What would happen if I separate them a bit more, letīs say to 53 inches apart?? Whatīs the principle behind...
Forum: Skater
09-12-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,531
Posted By fcalligaro

I wonder if thatīs the skater thatīs going to TNT...

I wonder if thatīs the skater thatīs going to TNT Marine of Miami , Fl. A friend of mine is negotiating a used 28 with them that used to have triple 300 Xīs . I find it strange that an extra 300 Hp...
Forum: Skater
09-04-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,531
Posted By fcalligaro

296798 Here are the pics of the 28 with the...

296798

Here are the pics of the 28 with the triple 300 Xīs
Forum: Skater
09-04-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,531
Posted By fcalligaro

I ran accross a picture of a 28 skater with...

I ran accross a picture of a 28 skater with triple 300 Xīs (itīs name is attitude adjuster), I believe that it could run in the 125 mph range. My main concern besides the added weight is the center...
Forum: Skater
09-03-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,531
Posted By fcalligaro

Talking Triple 300XSīs on 28 skater

Has anyone ventured on putting triple 300XS optimax on a 28 skater yet?? I would like to know what is needed for this application besides the extra motor.
Forum: Skater
08-01-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

Well, in the states, mercury racing does not make...

Well, in the states, mercury racing does not make a 36 pitch, however, a friend of mine that also has a 28 skater had them custom made by a guy in Australia. I am getting a set of 35 X 15 four blade...
Forum: Skater
07-27-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

Well, where do I begin? The props (lightningīs 32...

Well, where do I begin? The props (lightningīs 32 X 14.5) are great for acceleration and midrange. But as I expected, they come short on the top end. I hit the rev limiter at 103 mph, I have the...
Forum: Skater
06-26-2007, 07:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,491
Posted By fcalligaro

As of now, I am turning them out, but I will try...

As of now, I am turning them out, but I will try turning them in and see if it improves the top end. I am at 1.5 inches above the sponson and have 15-20 psi of water pressure.
Forum: Skater
06-22-2007, 08:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,491
Posted By fcalligaro

I have a set of 300 XS on my 28 skater, and I am...

I have a set of 300 XS on my 28 skater, and I am still struggling to get it propped right. As far as the guardian system, it will come on when water pressure hits below 12 psi, so try to keep 12-15...
Forum: Spectre
05-22-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,311
Posted By fcalligaro

Thanks for the info guys... I will call Scott at...

Thanks for the info guys... I will call Scott at Spectre. :evilb:
Forum: Spectre
05-19-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,311
Posted By fcalligaro

Spectre outboard setup

I have a friend with a 30 spectre with twin 300 X ready to be rigged. Can anyone shed some light on the motor rigging specs? distance between centerline of motors, X dimension, etc.
Thanks a...
Forum: Skater
05-19-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

Well, today I was out testing some more... Got...

Well, today I was out testing some more... Got top speed up to 107 mph at 6200 rpm. Prop slip is getting better. I am playing with motor height and trim. It seems the prop needs to "bite" with the...
Forum: Skater
05-18-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

I am currently running 34 X 14 1/2 labbed 3 blade...

I am currently running 34 X 14 1/2 labbed 3 blade cleavers. I measure the height from the point right in front of the bullet of the gear case. At 1.5 inches above, the boat runs kind of flat (with...
Forum: Skater
05-18-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

I have the motors on 5 1/2 jack plates (CMC). I...

I have the motors on 5 1/2 jack plates (CMC). I was at 1.5 inches above the sponson and the water pressure did drop to 10 psi, triggering the guardian mode. still at that height the prop slip was...
Forum: Skater
05-18-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

This is my second cat, I owned a 24 skater that...

This is my second cat, I owned a 24 skater that topped 115 mph with a pair of 2.5 os racing motors.

On the 28, the speed is with low fuel, one passenger onboard. I believe the cleavers are not...
Forum: Skater
05-09-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By fcalligaro

skater 28 with lightning props

Has anyone tried lightning E.Tīs on a 28 skater? On mine I seem to need a bit more bow lift when using my 32X14.5 3b cleavers . My motors are the new 300 XS īs 20 inch 1.62 sportmaster gearcase. I...
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