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Old 07-30-2018 | 10:13 AM
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I just picked up a 1978 Scarab 300, 330 HP BBC old rear exit log manifolds with thru hull exhaust, TRS drives spinning pout with 24" 4 blade props ( they look like Hydromotives but don't have a name on them), Merc Trans. From what I have read the RPM's should be 4500. What kind of speeds should I get out of this hull with the 330's?
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Mid-50's on GPS. Want to go faster? Install a (non GPS) Checkmate speedometer.
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That is about what I get. Im seeing 55 on gps
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Would love to see pics.
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