353 Fastech How fast ??
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Fastest one we ever had: 2003 w/525's and boxes, 90.6 on GPS (one of the Formula factory guys was with me, so this is verifiable!). That was after a LOT of prop testing using custom wheels from our F-2 boat.
Donzilla's 2003 with 500's and no boxes is running pretty good also. Perhaps he can elaborate!
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Donzilla's 2003 with 500's and no boxes is running pretty good also. Perhaps he can elaborate!
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Also, you can't accurately project slip factor unless you have an actual scan of your propellers. Merc props in reality scan at at least 1 or 2 inches LESS than what they are marked. Hydromotives tend to scan at much closer to their actual sizing. Your slip should ideally be in the 12% range or so from what the prop actually scans at. If you get your slip this low, then you are running VERY efficiently.
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85.4 Radar in a Powerboat Magazine test. 525 EFI's
A terrific boat in every way shape and form. Would the Porter's allow deletion of the Silent Thunder platform and Just install Livorsi Muffler tips? I would put an aluminum Cigarette style platform on if I wanted to myself. Possible?
I prefer the older looking Formulas simply because of the platform. No other reason. I am totally happy with this boat except for that one issue. Same with the 38'.
A terrific boat in every way shape and form. Would the Porter's allow deletion of the Silent Thunder platform and Just install Livorsi Muffler tips? I would put an aluminum Cigarette style platform on if I wanted to myself. Possible?
I prefer the older looking Formulas simply because of the platform. No other reason. I am totally happy with this boat except for that one issue. Same with the 38'.
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Afton - I have a 2003 353 with 500's, no boxes, and xz drives. Best mph to date 82.4 with 2 on board and a 1/2 load of fuel. This was done turning 30's inward @ 5200 rpm.
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2002, 496 HO's...70.5 @4700 w/ stock non-labbed Bravo 28's. 72 MPH @ 5000 w/stock polished 26's. Labbed 28's no doubt the ticket to 74 MPH, though the 26's work very nice overall!
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