Help, Need for more speed - '05 Fountain 29 Fever HP500EFI
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Help, Need for more speed - '05 Fountain 29 Fever HP500EFI
Last May I purchased my first offshore boat, a 2005 Fountain 29 Fever with a single HP500EFI w/ XR drive. I wish the boat had the HP525. Now that the warranty will soon be expiring, its time to make some modifications to the 500EFI. Without adding a supercharger (reliability is very important) what would you recommend. Note, I use the boat at Lake Tahoe 90% of the time, the rest is spent at the Sacramento Delta.
I have looked at Arizona Speed and Marine "Super Tuner Kit", has anyone had good performance enhancements with the tuner kit?
What about recommendations on a different prop?
I have looked at Arizona Speed and Marine "Super Tuner Kit", has anyone had good performance enhancements with the tuner kit?
What about recommendations on a different prop?
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When I took delivery of the boat at Lake Tahoe, the recall on the speedo showed 76 mph (factory test run). I have had the boat up to 61 at Tahoe and only 73 at the Sacramento Delta.
I don't know what gearbox I have.
I don't know what gearbox I have.
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I asked about the gearcase because I believe you might be getting close to the speed range where some hydrodynamic improvements my help you gain a few mph. But, there are a lot of variables that determine whether or not a nose cone will change much of anything.
It was just a thought, and I am by no means an expert.
How much speed were you looking to gain?
It was just a thought, and I am by no means an expert.
How much speed were you looking to gain?
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Re: Help, Need for more speed - '05 Fountain 29 Fever HP500EFI
Originally Posted by mseeliger
When I took delivery of the boat at Lake Tahoe, the recall on the speedo showed 76 mph (factory test run). I have had the boat up to 61 at Tahoe and only 73 at the Sacramento Delta.
I don't know what gearbox I have.
I don't know what gearbox I have.
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mseeliger,
Can you post your :
WOT RPM
Speed
MPH
I have been working a few of these boats recently and I may be able to offer a little advice on your propeller and drive.
Julie
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Can you post your :
WOT RPM
Speed
MPH
I have been working a few of these boats recently and I may be able to offer a little advice on your propeller and drive.
Julie
Throttle Up Propellers
727-531-2255
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Re: Help, Need for more speed - '05 Fountain 29 Fever HP500EFI
Originally Posted by throttleup
mseeliger,
Can you post your :
WOT RPM
Speed
MPH
I have been working a few of these boats recently and I may be able to offer a little advice on your propeller and drive.
Julie
Throttle Up Propellers
727-531-2255
Can you post your :
WOT RPM
Speed
MPH
I have been working a few of these boats recently and I may be able to offer a little advice on your propeller and drive.
Julie
Throttle Up Propellers
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Speed: 60-61 mph (lake tahoe)
Thank you for your help!
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Go ahead and install a Procharger, I put a Stage II sc running 5-6 lbs boost on my 27 three years ago and have had no problems! Went from 71 to 86 on GPS with help from Julie & Matt of Throttle Up Propellors!
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Re: Help, Need for more speed - '05 Fountain 29 Fever HP500EFI
Originally Posted by throttleup
You need to run the HP500 at 5250 RPM at WOT.
What is the make and pitch of your prop?
Julie
What is the make and pitch of your prop?
Julie
I think the prop is a Merc Bravo 1 26 pitch (Lake Tahoe) and a 28 pitch for sea level.
Mike