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so, anyone know what to do to add like 50 hp to a 496 ho? had a fountain with the 496 and couldnt get it running over like 62.. any suggestions? it was an brand new x drive and i believe a 26 bravo 4 blade. just didnt seem like the motor had enough oooomph for the boat....... thoughts?
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SecondWind (02-23-2022)
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I had a 29' 2006 Fever for 6 years. It was powered by two 6.2s at 320hp each. It was a 71 mph ride with a full tank (120 gallons) and me only. (Bravo 1 drives 1:65 26 pitch Bravo 1 props). I believe it would hit 74 with labbed 28 pitch props and a 1/4 tank of gas. The 525 would top out a good 5 mph faster. My dealer, who had both in stock, said the twins accelerated harder and would be flat out by the time the 525 reeled it in. I never had a chance to try this so it is an unproven opinion. If you are on a lake and don't mind freshening the heads and headers at 200-250 hours the 525 would be a fun and fast choice. If you are on salt water (like I am) the 6.2s will probably be less expensive to operate. Good luck.
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Slandrew57 (02-22-2022)
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Pretty sure the prop is stock on it. Was going to test some props out this spring, but could be im just a bad captain with not a lot of seat time in the boat yet since I bought it last year.
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