Winter modifications, who's tested
04-02-2005, 07:16 AM
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Winter modifications, who's tested
Anyone out there who has had an early sea trial after modifying the power? How did it go? Checkmate454mag do you have any water time with the 540? Does it feel like the same boat?
04-06-2005, 09:07 AM
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Re: Winter modifications, who's tested
Originally Posted by RJBBC
Anyone out there who has had an early sea trial after modifying the power? How did it go? Checkmate454mag do you have any water time with the 540? Does it feel like the same boat?
04-19-2005, 07:12 PM
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Re: Winter modifications, who's tested
Originally Posted by RJBBC
Anyone out there who has had an early sea trial after modifying the power? How did it go? Checkmate454mag do you have any water time with the 540? Does it feel like the same boat?
04-20-2005, 06:09 PM
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Re: Winter modifications, who's tested
I can't wait till May 1. This bit of warm weather here is making it difficult but I have no choice. I will post results as I get them.
Dave,
I know what you are thinking, but take it easy on me anyway.
Dave,
I know what you are thinking, but take it easy on me anyway.
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04-30-2005, 06:56 AM
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Re: Winter modifications, who's tested
well got the boat out with the 502 in it, ran 71.1 best on a cool day!!!
i think i need to get the prop(s) figured out, tried 3 different ones with no favorites as of yet!!! this is a 242 convincor, anyone ever weighed their boats, brochure says 3900 lbs., just wondering how much fuel and gear adds up. looking for 73-74 and gonna get it somehow!!!!!
i think i need to get the prop(s) figured out, tried 3 different ones with no favorites as of yet!!! this is a 242 convincor, anyone ever weighed their boats, brochure says 3900 lbs., just wondering how much fuel and gear adds up. looking for 73-74 and gonna get it somehow!!!!!
05-01-2005, 02:54 PM
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Is the 502 stock are you pushing 415 horses
Im running around 450 horses in my 242 with a bravo one 26 but changing soon to a labbed 28
Im running around 450 horses in my 242 with a bravo one 26 but changing soon to a labbed 28
05-02-2005, 08:32 AM
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Re: Winter modifications, who's tested
I was able to really open up my new 496HO this past weekend for the first time. I was testing new props at the same time on my 1992 230 Enforcer and I was dissapointed in my top speed because of a severe chine walk. Regardless of the type of prop, the boat violently bounced from side 2 side at 73 GPS. I guess I'll try adding external steering to see if that helps.
05-02-2005, 08:38 AM
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Re: Winter modifications, who's tested
Originally Posted by NightHawk
I was able to really open up my new 496HO this past weekend for the first time. I was testing new props at the same time on my 1992 230 Enforcer and I was disappointed in my top speed because of a severe chine walk. Regardless of the type of prop, the boat violently bounced from side 2 side at 73 GPS. I guess I'll try adding external steering to see if that helps.
