2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-9428.html
is this guy BSing?

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

yes



and the quote is "well into the 80's" :rolleyes:

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

I think in 2005 Mercury made a 700 HP 496 HO with a 15 year warranty

Smoke it if you've got it

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

That boat (with refrig and extra batteries) would be lucky to break 70mph GPS with the right conditions. High 60's the rest of the time.

80's would be possible with a 525 and an extension box....

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

That's a VERY nice looking boat.

Is that price in line?

Seems like a lot for a single engine 496 boat under 30 feet.

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

LOL :D I'm trading in my 540 for a 496. :evilb:

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

He must be thinking of the 22'. I have much experience playing with the 290/496 HO package. Before adding CMI headers, I saw 71+ without the tubulators in stock exhaust. With the CMI headers I am looking at 74+ on GPS with GGB mufflers, and 75+ without mufflers.

So, I think he found something that really works!!! I would like to know what it is.

My 05 is perfect and ready to go for a great price. Need to make room....

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

Maybe a margin for error, some of the factory speedo's were way off . The first time I took a GPS aboard my 280 I wanted to go home and cry. As for that killer ext. warranty I'm at a loss.

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

True. My speedo is running @ 4 mph higher than GPS, but he must have one of those Canadian boats.

Re: 2005 29ft with 496 ho can go in upper 80s????
 

Love the lines of that boat.. Sweet paint also!