First Boat Ride of 2006
04-04-2006, 08:35 AM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Originally Posted by Superbabi
Pat we must have something different, my policy does read UNLIMITED for the year, also as I said the policy is wrote to me, not the boat, 129 per year.
That is something new...
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04-30-2006, 07:22 AM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
I splashed "For Now" yesterday... 
We tested my newly tweaked prop from BBlades and I must say Brett hit the mark first time. The engine RPM is up 100-150, and the boat runs free with a lot less trim.
I held the throttle open for 1 good long speed run. With the mufflers reinstalled, 2 people, 1/2 tank, just a ripple in the water; 84mph on the speedo 76.6 GPS @ 4900+ a little.
One glitch than still remains from last year is a squeaking power steering pump. I guess I need to stop by Napa tomorrow...
All-in-all, a great first ride in in my little 24' Super...
We tested my newly tweaked prop from BBlades and I must say Brett hit the mark first time. The engine RPM is up 100-150, and the boat runs free with a lot less trim.
I held the throttle open for 1 good long speed run. With the mufflers reinstalled, 2 people, 1/2 tank, just a ripple in the water; 84mph on the speedo 76.6 GPS @ 4900+ a little.
One glitch than still remains from last year is a squeaking power steering pump. I guess I need to stop by Napa tomorrow...
All-in-all, a great first ride in in my little 24' Super...
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04-30-2006, 12:42 PM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Originally Posted by Superbabi
Keep us posted Pat, keep us posted, not to far from 80 !!!!!!
I do have one more little mod to make on the engine that may net another 15-20HP, but I have lots of little things to do/fix before getting to that...
The work BBlades did to my prop is right on the mark so I don't think there is much more to be gained there, but I'm going to try a 5 blade at some point.
Is 80mph in the cards?
Probably not but you never know...
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04-30-2006, 12:59 PM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
Hey Gary,
Is 80mph in the cards?
Probably not but you never know...
Is 80mph in the cards?
Probably not but you never know...
04-30-2006, 06:23 PM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Originally Posted by Superbabi
Pat it's time to.................WHIPPLE !!!!!!
I do have in my stockpile just about everything to convert my 415HP/502Mag to a HP500EFI; cam, intake, throttle-body, injectors, larger valves, roller rockers, and...
The engine ran so sweet last year, I just didn't want to mess with it...
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05-01-2006, 12:39 PM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Pat, Great numbers. Sounds like you got the boat set up just right.
What is the "little mod" that will gain you 15-20 hp???
What is the "little mod" that will gain you 15-20 hp???
05-01-2006, 01:05 PM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Pat sounds great!!!
Interesting how off that speedo is.
I guess those volvo's you can get are a great deal!
Interesting how off that speedo is.
I guess those volvo's you can get are a great deal!
05-02-2006, 11:12 AM
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Re: First Boat Ride of 2006
Brought my boat home from the marina yesterday; but we had to run her again before trailering...
1997 24' Superboat, 2 people, 1/2 tank of fuel
502MagMPI, 1.5 Bravo 1 drive, modified 28p Bravo 1 prop from BBlades
Test Conditions:
CT River
6pm, 5/1/06
Temp. 55°F
Wind 10-15mph with gusts to 25
Seas 1' chop
Max speed 77.1mph running south, 75.8mph running north, 4900rpm
1997 24' Superboat, 2 people, 1/2 tank of fuel
502MagMPI, 1.5 Bravo 1 drive, modified 28p Bravo 1 prop from BBlades
Test Conditions:
CT River
6pm, 5/1/06
Temp. 55°F
Wind 10-15mph with gusts to 25
Seas 1' chop
Max speed 77.1mph running south, 75.8mph running north, 4900rpm
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