The V 20 hits 50mph tops, but any faster ?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Hopefully it runs better than JACKMANS 225 HONDA. He only managed low 30's with his as the added transom weight made the boat run like crap.

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Hopefully it runs better than JACKMANS 225 HONDA. He only managed low 30's with his as the added transom weight made the boat run like crap.

I have you down for the low 30's.
Doubt it. The 225 Honda is still 100 lbs heavier dry and the Honda is not reknown for their blistering performance. A good running 150 2smoke would outdo the Honda.
What is the top end on the 235+ on the HydraSport?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I have you down for the low 30's.
Doubt it. The 225 Honda is still 100 lbs heavier dry and the Honda is not reknown for their blistering performance. A good running 150 2smoke would outdo the Honda.
What is the top end on the 235+ on the HydraSport?

I'm swinging a 15 1/2" prop, but I've hit 53 with 2 people and a half tank of fuel while sucking down close to 28 GPH. Once you port a big looper a little bit they can go through some fuel. I an't complain though as I can cruise it at 3800 running 21-23 knots burning roughly 10-11 GPH, not to mention the power that she has to get on plane. I'm sure I could get it to almost 55 with a better prop, but the HYDRA-SPORTS 2000CC was never meant to break 50, it has a hook in the transom that acts like trim tabs and it plants the bow around 45 hard and takes ALOT of engine trim to break it free.

[RidgeRunner]

I hear you. I have seen a major increase in speed before with a engine swap similar to the one I have done here. But the hulls were different.
The 250 EFI has a lot more torque than the old 2.4. I suspect that you, of all people, know about torque.. The fuel burn on the EFI is 30 or 32GPH. ONE hour of WOT and turn back to the marina... LOL
Just for kicks and since this ain't going as well as planned I will kick you in for mid-30's and also 53MPH. If you win you have to take me to dinner with the Gift Card..

Folks it ain't going to cost you nothin to reply. I am kicking in the dough and a gift card or whatever.

MJ -- Bad idea?

[RWilson2526]

I'm guessing 54 mph. I'm feelin lucky

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

I'm guessing 54 mph. I'm feelin lucky

Thanks for your cooperation..

So far we have 35,52.8,53,54 MPH

In the Guess the top end Contest. 20v CC 250EFI Merc on Bracket-How Fast? I'm kicking $100 to the fundraiser and $50 to the forum member closest to the actual MPH. If you don't reply you can't win.

[captpete13]

I'm going to have to say 56mph, trimmed out balls to the wall.