First speed run for my 27 today

[htrdlncn]

outside air temps were low 90s
lake was for the most part flat
I was carrying roughly 150 gallons of fuel and no passengers
prop is an old dinged up stock Powertech 4 blade prop 25P
propshaft approx 2.75" - 3" below hull.
engine is a 502 bored 40over (509) stock crank and rods, J&E pistons,stock rectangle port heads, custom cam, HP500 intake and carb with aluminum manifolds
69.2 mph going one way
69.4 mph going other way
on my Raymarine GPS
not too shabby for a 20+ year old 6000lb boat with mild power..
Couldnt give it much trim under 30mph, the faster I went the more I could trim without blowing out prop.
I also have to learn have to drive it as its only my third time out on it, started a little side to side dance so I didnt trim it any higher..
With right prop, more seat time, more chop and 100 less gallons of fuel Im thinking 72-72mph?

[DAREDEVIL]

outside air temps were low 90s
lake was for the most part flat
I was carrying roughly 150 gallons of fuel and no passengers
prop is an old dinged up stock Powertech 4 blade prop 25P
propshaft approx 2.75" - 3" below hull.
engine is a 502 bored 40over (509) stock crank and rods, J&E pistons,stock rectangle port heads, custom cam, HP500 intake and carb with aluminum manifolds
69.2 mph going one way
69.4 mph going other way
on my Raymarine GPS
not too shabby for a 20+ year old 6000lb boat with mild power..
Couldnt give it much trim under 30mph, the faster I went the more I could trim without blowing out prop.
I also have to learn have to drive it as its only my third time out on it, started a little side to side dance so I didnt trim it any higher..
With right prop, more seat time, more chop and 100 less gallons of fuel Im thinking 72-72mph?

Not bad i say..cool ..CONGRATS..ofcoarse that radar arch is slowing u down 2-3 MPH min. LOL

[htrdlncn]

Got your radar arch right here..












(and you dont know about the three big batteries and big stereo, LOL )

[DAREDEVIL]

Got your radar arch right here..












(and you dont know about the three big batteries and big stereo, LOL )

HAHAHAAHAHAHA

[htrdlncn]

important note,
I gained almost 5mph over my 1500lb lighter
6 ft shorter Chappy with 6 deg less deadrise using the same engine ,,
lesson learned on how important a good hull is.

[sweet addiction]

Not bad i say..cool ..CONGRATS..ofcoarse that
radar arch is slowing u down 2-3 MPH min. LOL

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

How about a pic of your new ride.

[htrdlncn]

How about a pic of your new ride.

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...ad.php?t=17132

[htrdlncn]

We were out till 2am last night and all day today..
I LOVE my little wave crusher!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ratickle]

We were out till 2am last night and all day today..
I LOVE my little wave crusher!!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet. Nice when things work out better than planned......