Nordic Heat with Raylar 525
09-04-2007, 02:03 PM
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Nordic Heat with Raylar 525
Just an fyi... My boat was just listed in the classifieds. It has a Raylar 525 with 1yr warranty along with a new Bravo 1x. Both have under 10 hours. If you know of anyone in the market, have them check out the classifieds. Thanks!
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09-08-2007, 12:04 PM
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Just wondering what the speed numbers are with the new Rayler 525. Was it the kit or was it a complete drop in motor? I need to do something about my speed. I got beat by a 2002 heat with a 500efi; that can only happen once. I have been looking at the Rayler kits but I'm not sure if I want to stick with my 496, or go with a better platform.
09-08-2007, 02:11 PM
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Flashr, I've installed Raylar kits on 2 Heats. They picked up right at 10 mph on GPS. Boatingbent had an opportunity to race a Heat with 525 EFI and he said they ran pretty even. He should chime in here when he gets a chance. As far as speed numbers it all depends on the conditions you boat in. The stock 496 HO will run 63 +/- on GPS at our local lake. The Raylar version ran 72-73 in the same conditions.
09-08-2007, 05:19 PM
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Yep my Boat with the raylar was pretty much dead even with a Heat with the 525 on Lake Cumberland back in July ....Both Boats had 2 Adults and about the same amount of fuel.....
I am very happy with my Raylar install and Bob lloyd from Full Throttle Marine doing the work for me...Going on 125 hours since the install was done
I am very happy with my Raylar install and Bob lloyd from Full Throttle Marine doing the work for me...Going on 125 hours since the install was done
09-08-2007, 08:23 PM
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Boatingbent had an opportunity to race a Heat with 525 EFI and he said they ran pretty even. He should chime in here when he gets a chance. As far as speed numbers it all depends on the conditions you boat in. The stock 496 HO will run 63 +/- on GPS at our local lake. The Raylar version ran 72-73 in the same conditions.
I can't believe there is so much of a difference in speeds because of sea level and humidity and salt water. Even before my gear change I ran 78 with a 525/xr/its. I don't get it!
09-09-2007, 10:42 AM
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That's why you see some of us being skeptical about the results you are getting(although I certainly believe your numbers). I believe the real issue is we are boating on very smooth water and that hull just sticks to it. I've seen speeds vary 7-8 MPH on the same body of water due to conditions. I went out for run one day that was really hot and glass smooth water,and the boat ran so bad that I took it back to the shop and did a compression test thinking I broke something. Next time out it ran fine.
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Thanks for the responses. Garrett
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Those are the same numbers I see on mine here @ lake mead on any given day. right about 70. I did run 72 @ parker 2 yrs ago. It still beats the sluggish 63/64 I was seeing before.
