Hydromotive P5
04-11-2006 | 02:05 PM
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Re: Hydromotive P5
Originally Posted by krakmeup
FF2, 74.1 gps at 5150 rpm in the SB with light fuel+load. Running stock 496 MAG HO w 26p Bravo 1 non-labbed, getting around 3mpg (I easily travel 250 miles on a full tank of fuel). Can you say happy? I can. 
Since I've been slowly adding weight - stereo, interior, porta-potti, etc I felt the boat needed more bow lift, hence the 1" spacer installed a few months ago. Now I'm running her hard again to see speed at rpm to report to BBlades and fine tune a prop, as I do want a spare (the 26p Bravo 1). Did I mention I was one happy SB'er??? WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?
Thanks again Rick and JC!!!!!
Since I've been slowly adding weight - stereo, interior, porta-potti, etc I felt the boat needed more bow lift, hence the 1" spacer installed a few months ago. Now I'm running her hard again to see speed at rpm to report to BBlades and fine tune a prop, as I do want a spare (the 26p Bravo 1). Did I mention I was one happy SB'er??? WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?
Thanks again Rick and JC!!!!!
04-12-2006 | 07:19 PM
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From: Ivoryton, CT
Re: Hydromotive P5
Originally Posted by krakmeup
FF2, 74.1 gps at 5150 rpm in the SB with light fuel+load. Running stock 496 MAG HO w 26p Bravo 1 non-labbed, getting around 3mpg (I easily travel 250 miles on a full tank of fuel). Can you say happy? I can.
Thanks again Rick and JC!!!!!
Thanks again Rick and JC!!!!!
A 30'+ boat that will run 72-74mph with a stock 425HP/496cube engine.
And get 3mpg cruising at what? 60+mph.
My 24' only goes 2-3mph faster with a 415HP/502 and burns more fuel for sure...
My guess is that the new 30' Y2K2 will go 2mph faster. So throw a set of those CMIs on a 496HO and she'll probably top out consistently over 75mph and maybe 78 on the perfect day.
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04-13-2006 | 10:08 AM
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Re: Hydromotive P5
I agree Pat, and I still get this big grin every outing. Sure I wish for more speed (who doesn't?), but ya know what, there's always someone faster and the reliability is cool. I still can't believe that for once, I made a great decision on my major purchase, and after a year haven't had any true regrets. Thanks again go out to one of my buddies who posts as Bglz42 for prodding me towards SB.
04-15-2006 | 12:45 PM
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Re: Hydromotive P5
I
ditto
agree Pat, and I still get this big grin every outing. Sure I wish for more speed (who doesn't?), but ya know what, there's always someone faster and the reliability is cool. I still can't believe that for once, I made a great decision on my major purchase,
