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!

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

Real nice looking boat, so how fast with a 496 ho or a 525.

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

If anyone is looking, I have the cleanest 290 out there. All fresh water, and in mint condition. 60 hours. Moving up...make an offer.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-8372.html

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

CA's speed estimations are right on the money according to what my boat runs on GPS. 290sc 525hp will run 80 if I take all of my crap out of the boat. 77 or 78 with 4 people and a tank of gas.

Kevin

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

so would you say about 75 mph empty and 72 mph with load with 496 ho.

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

Stock 496 HO would be lucky to run 72 down hill, with a light load.

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

Thanks, im still looking. these boats are nice looking.