32 Fountain Fever speeds?
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Depending on if it is a stepped boat or not. I have seen a best of about 73 on gps( non step), with 25p mirage props, however that was turning them hard @ 52-5300. I have since upped to a set of 27 mirage props, but have not top speed tested it yet. However cruising speed is just about 50 mph @ 32-3500 with the 27's which is 8 mph better cruise then with 25's. I need to have these wheels cupped. as I have lost a noticeable amount of bow lift. These are stone stock 54's down to the exhaust. naturally a stepped boat will run about 5-8mph faster.
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Some people also enjoy turn key power that they are familiar with. John that sounds like your kind of smack talking he threw out there at you.
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a Couple Buddies of mine that sold a 97 32 and a 99 32 with twin 502s 415 hp 28 p hydro labbed with headers would get 78 to 80 on the best day so I would think a 454 330 hp would get 65 to 70 at best. Not much hp for a boat that size. I would think at least 502s or 500 hps would be the best bet for a 32. Plus resale would be difficult with the smaller hp motors
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This is a used boat so the option for bigger power is not available. I’m just asking to see if it is something I would be interested in or not. Resale doesn’t matter because I’m already paying resale if I pick it up. I am also looking at a couple other boats so not a done deal.
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This is a used boat so the option for bigger power is not available. I’m just asking to see if it is something I would be interested in or not. Resale doesn’t matter because I’m already paying resale if I pick it up. I am also looking at a couple other boats so not a done deal.