Speed with 496?
 

Will a 496 MAG HO push a 26 68 to 70 MPH?

any set up tips? bravo drive and 280 K planes

yes, make sure you have a 28p bravo or a 26p-27p hydro. trim it up until it stops gaining you speed. hold on.

Were is the first place to look for more? drive or motor?

You want your engine to turn 5000RPM at WOT.
Lab finished 28p B1 or 27p QIV props.

4 blade?

yes 4 blade. i have a 27p hydro with the big hub, killed my xz lower so now i have a older 27p marige 3 blade on it because i am using a regular lower until i can get mine rebuilt. It actually is working really well. i can get into the limiter if i really try but it planes easy and runs out good.

If you ran a 27 Hydro with a 500 HP i need a 26 or 28 B1 4 blade?

A 28 sounds to big but i have never set up a 26 before.

Thanks men for all your help money is tight and need to get this right the first time.

if you go with a 28p b1 or 27p hydro it might need labbed for the velocity. i am at a lil higher elevation than you and run in a fresh water river with no chop, plus my 27p hydro is stock. if you in the ocean you will have chop that lets air get under the boat which will give you more speed. look in the swap shop for a used 26p or 28p b1 or a 26p 0r 27p hydro. i wound sell you my hydro but i doubt you have a xr or xz lower. you might want to stay away from props that are all ready labbed if you can not conform what has been done to them and why.

I have a 415HP/502Mag spinning a bone stock 26p B1.
My engine will turn 4800 with the lightest of loads on the boat.
A labbed 28p B1 would likely be within 100rpm of the stock 26p.
Your engine has 25-30HP more than mine to spite the ratings. Likely you'd see 5000rpm with a stock 26pB1.
I suggest a stock 26p B1 or stock 25p QIV for every day use.
If top speed is the issue, you want a labbed 28p B1 or labbed 27p QIV.

E-bay props

MAZCO RE26 RH

HYDRO QUAD 4 SS 25 LH

HYDRO CLEAVER 25 LH

some boats like only RH props will the 260 run with RH or LH wheels?

some say the 260 likes lefties when they are running big hp but if i were you i would stay with a righty.
what do you have on there now? what kind of speed at what rpm?

Have not ran it yet, she is at Velocity geting new power.
no big power here just 425

Wheel shopping so when i pick her up i am ready to rock.

the factory sell b1's labbed for the velocity hall, if they are doing the work to repower it see if they will cut you a deal on a prop.

I have a solid hub 26p Hydro Quad IV that I just listed it in the "Swap Shop" http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...-iv-26p-r.html. It is in Excellent Shape.

Scored a Hydro 25 off E-bay for $100.oo WOW looks ok in the pics but we will see.

Looking at swim platforms now the factory wants $2,300 installed with ladder.

Seen several tube type off Baha outlaws for 1,700 but not sure they will sit right. Transom angle is in question.

Thanks Low PSI will keep that in mind if i got a junker.

How can i post pics?

A pic of the new ride. I have wanted a Velocity for years but they seemed out of reach. Sold the race car and traded my Powerquest 22 for this beauty. Kenny at Velocity has been a big help and worked with me at every step to make this a reality. Yes the 007 decal is coming off lol. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...hotos/side.jpg

nice lookin rig!!

Looks nice--congrats!! I wanted a 290SC for a long time and finally got it this year--Kenny worked with me all the way through to make it happen also.

By the way, first two registration letters are usually the state, but where the heck is MC?

MC is Michigan.

Very nice looking rig. I had a 1992 with twin outboards. Lots of fun. I had the same trailer also. Congrats.

Oh--different than the postal codes. I can see why you want to be ready to run. Boating weather is running out here soon too...

Thanks maen for the congrats.

I am so ready to hit the water with her befor it gets to cold. LOL cold here is 50's. Winter is hard here in Fl.

Think i am on my way to being a Velocity poster boy,
Velocity power boats tag now on front of my truck and a big Velocity decal in the back window.

Looks like i will have it next week if all goes well.

Went with a Velocity swim platform, Kenny and Steve cut me a poor mans deal. Thank goodness cause them girls need a place to dance.:drink:

I have sold every thing that is not nailed down at my house to rig this boat out.

I did the same thing with mine to get it all rigged and ready---it's worth it. Save a little for maintenance and gas too :) Fun times ahead...

Looks like its all going to happen this week, drive getting finished in the paint shop w/new decals, motor going in and
Swim platform going on. E-bay 25 Hydo
in prop shop for a check-up, guy could not believe I got it for 100 bucks. Oh that was shipped, no reserve and only one bidder ME lol, I needed the deal.
Hope to pick her up Friday and going straight to Silver Glenn for a proper extended test drive.

Thanks for the set up tips and prop recomindiations.

Just got off the phone with Kenny, on the test run she was at 5k with the hydro 25. Go over in the morning to pick it up and we are bith going to lake George.

Had some small set backs and Kenny just got them fixed with no BS. If you need or want a Velocity now is the time.