Questions about the Advantage Party Cat Line.

[skygod73]

How does the 22 handle Havasu chop? How fast is it with a 6.2 or 496 mag? Does it feel larger than a 22?
How fast is the 26 with a 496 HO?
Can the 28 be had without those back to back seats behind the driver? I prefer the rear seats in the 26. How fast is the 28 with the 496 HO?
Thanks!

[BeaverJ]

How fast is the 28 with the 496 HO?
Thanks![/QUOTE]
I demo'ed one with the above power w/BravoIII and trimed out with three peeps on board 63 was it. I didn't like the boat mainly too many rattles and bangs, because of all the lids and doors....JMO

[Boozer]

IMO the 496HO isnt a good choice of power for that boat. That thing is like a brick in the water and its going to take a lot more power then a 496HO to get that brick to move at a respectable rate of speed. Personally I think the party cat is beyond dated and there are so many other deckboats that have nicer amenities and WAY better looks for the money.

[JB in so cal]

How does the 22 handle Havasu chop? How fast is it with a 6.2 or 496 mag? Does it feel larger than a 22?
How fast is the 26 with a 496 HO?
Can the 28 be had without those back to back seats behind the driver? I prefer the rear seats in the 26. How fast is the 28 with the 496 HO?
Thanks!
Didn't they just change the bottom on the 28'? Got a few more mph out of it?

[OC-PARTYCAT]

How fast is the 28 with the 496 HO?
Thanks!
I demo'ed one with the above power w/BravoIII and trimed out with three peeps on board 63 was it. JMO[/QUOTE]
I think those are respectable numbers for that pakage,arent they??
As far as the boat being a brick.... Doesnt it have a double step cat hull? and weighs in at around 4K? I think thats pretty respectable too.. I guess I just like my boat. :D

[Jordy]

Personally I think the party cat is beyond dated and there are so many other deckboats that have nicer amenities and WAY better looks for the money.
Personally, I think the 6' brass flag pole is an exceptional option that I've only seen factory on an Advantage Party Cat. ;)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8909&stc=1
:D :D :D

[Jordy]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8910&stc=1
Girls flock to it like hummingbirds to a feeder. :D

[OutCole'd]

If I put a brass pole in my Deck boat the only person that would flock to, with my luck it BF.... :D But, that boy can bust a move.

[Keith E. Sayre]

JORDY--I'm so bummed that you overlooked the Conquest Deckboat pole installers. As you can see here, Rick Potts had one installed and it actually
is full of water and has a sprinkler head on top. A pump keeps the water flowing whenever you want and right out of the lake.
You're right too, they draw a ton of attention and there's almost always a line to use it.
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats
Lake Havasu City
928-680-1400http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1106rickpottspole.JPG

[skygod73]

What about feedback on the 22 and 26's?

[RiverDave]

Personally, I think the 6' brass flag pole is an exceptional option that I've only seen factory on an Advantage Party Cat. ;)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8909&stc=1
:D :D :D
The factory didn't put that in.. ;) LaveyBob made that pole for Partycat, and they installed it. The hole that it slips into was originally used for a wench system that lifted a jetski onto the bow of the PC.
RD

[hot_diggity_dog]

:cool: How does the 22 handle Havasu chop? Thanks!
The 22' is kinda small IMO for Havasu. ;) The boat is like a bobber. We called them refrigerators when the 1st came out. :idea:
HDD :cool:

[boxscore]

How does the 22 handle Havasu chop? How fast is it with a 6.2 or 496 mag? Does it feel larger than a 22?
How fast is the 26 with a 496 HO?
Can the 28 be had without those back to back seats behind the driver? I prefer the rear seats in the 26. How fast is the 28 with the 496 HO?
Thanks!
We had the 26 with a hp500 and a bravo I. It was basically a pig in the water. But we didn't buy it with illusions that we were pushing any envelopes of perfomance. Great boat to have if you're hauling around a bunch of drunks. A must for either the 26 or the 28 would be a Bravo III. Just try to get good hole shot and not have big ideas about top end. The Conquest or Magic would be my choice if I had to do it again.

[Jordy]

The factory didn't put that in.. ;) LaveyBob made that pole for Partycat, and they installed it. The hole that it slips into was originally used for a wench system that lifted a jetski onto the bow of the PC.
RD
RD SUX. I know that. I was countering the negatives that were being said about the Party Cats. I see you're on top of your game today RD. :D
A wench system huh? I'd like to see that. What does a wench system consist of? A couple of wenches? Are they hot? :D
Hey Keith, I like the sprinkler. That would be killer on hot days, cool it off a little. ;)
Oh yeah, I almost forgot, RD SUX. :D

[Sleek-Jet]

The factory didn't put that in.. ;) LaveyBob made that pole for Partycat, and they installed it. The hole that it slips into was originally used for a wench system that lifted a jetski onto the bow of the PC.
RD
More boats need to come witha wench option.... in my case, more people to row... :D
...arggg me harteys... I like me wenches perfumed and pretty...

[Eliminator 4 Life]

The person you want to ask is Shaken Not Stirred who is a great guy and knows a lot :cool:

[Party Cat]

How fast is the 26 with a 496 HO?
If ya have a Bravo III with 28's on it...I'm gonna say around 50-55 mph with 2 bimini's up, 70-80 gals of fuel and a the boat loaded for the day....
I've got a 26 with a 600hp 509 and I gps'd around 55 or so last summer at Shasta turning about 4900-5000 rpms....
In '03 I had a stock 454 330hp carbed Mercruiser with the Bravo III and dropped the 600+ hp 509 in for '04 I probably put about 100 or so hours on it with no problems at all....even with a full load on board...it rolls over very easily...

[Jordy]

LaveyBob made that pole for Partycat, and they installed it.
You know, it was really nice of Bob to machine a deal for PC's backyard in Havasu that will accept the flag pole as well. :D

[Perfect Mixer]

As far as the boat being a brick.... Doesnt it have a double step cat hull? and weighs in at around 4K? I think thats pretty respectable too.. I guess I just like my boat. :D
Then why are you sellin' yer boat?
I just ordered my 28 yesterday. Should be ready in April. Got the 496 HO in it. I figured once the warranty is out, I'd add some pressure to the intake (supercharger)

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

How does the 22 handle Havasu chop? How fast is it with a 6.2 or 496 mag? Does it feel larger than a 22?
How fast is the 26 with a 496 HO?
Can the 28 be had without those back to back seats behind the driver? I prefer the rear seats in the 26. How fast is the 28 with the 496 HO?
Thanks!
Skygod.....here's some answers for you......
22' w/6.2 (B3) = 50-55 MPH
26' 4/496 MAG HO (B3) = 63-65 MPH
28' w/496 MAG HO (B3) = 63-65 MPH
28' w/525 (B1) = 70-73 MPH
**NEW** 27' PartyCat Available at LA Boat Show **
Same as the 26' & 28' as far as speed.
Can't get the 28' with "L" seats....Only Back-to-Back....
The new 27' will have "L" seating.....
The 26 & 28 are the better sellers and would perform better at Havasu.
I'll be working the Advantage booth at the LA Show, so stop by and say HI....
Later,
CJG
:cool:

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

The person you want to ask is Shaken Not Stirred who is a great guy and knows a lot :cool:
Well......Thanks for the kind words......
:wink:

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

Didn't they just change the bottom on the 28'? Got a few more mph out of it?
Yes....The 28' does have a new bottom....
Not much more speed out of it, better ride though....
CJG
:D

[Party Cat]

Skygod.....here's some answers for you......
26' 4/496 MAG HO (B3) = 63-65 MPH
I'll be working the Advantage booth at the LA Show, so stop by and say HI....
Later,
CJG
:cool:
Just curious....What changed between 1996 and 2004/5.......what pitch prop do ya have on that to get 63-65 MPH out of that....I'm pushing 600+ HP and the only way I or the engine builder can see my 26 going 60+ is with 30's on there (2.0's in the B III) and that would limit the life of the Bravo III...

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Well......Thanks for the kind words......
:wink:
No problem Chris thanks for talking with me today you helped me out alot :D

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

Just curious....What changed between 1996 and 2004/5.......what pitch prop do ya have on that to get 63-65 MPH out of that....I'm pushing 600+ HP and the only way I or the engine builder can see my 26 going 60+ is with 30's on there (2.0's in the B III) and that would limit the life of the Bravo III...
I don't have a PartyCat...I have a 27' Victory.....
As far as I know, nothing has changed from 96' to now....
The numbers I gave are from the factory and are somewhat conservative...
Something must be wrong with your set-up, or your not making 600HP, or not enough torque......I was doing 75 MPH (GPS) with my 27' Victory V-Bottom with 600 HP, 63 MPH with my stock 496 MAG HO and 85 MPH now with my 850 HP motor.
Interesting.....
CJG

[Party Cat]

Something must be wrong with your set-up, or your not making 600HP, or not enough torque......I was doing 75 MPH (GPS) with my 27' Victory V-Bottom with 600 HP, 63 MPH with my stock 496 MAG HO and 85 MPH now with my 850 HP motor.
Interesting.....
CJG
Interesting to say the least.....the set-up is the way that Advantage built the boat.....the only thing I changed is the motor.....Tom at Pro Marine in Havasu built it and His Dyno said 628 HP/652 Torque.....I'd say that if you're numbers are accurate...then Advantage learned how to set-up the boat alot better in the last 8 years.....

[boxscore]

Interesting to say the least.....the set-up is the way that Advantage built the boat.....the only thing I changed is the motor.....Tom at Pro Marine in Havasu built it and His Dyno said 628 HP/652 Torque.....I'd say that if you're numbers are accurate...then Advantage learned how to set-up the boat alot better in the last 8 years.....
Amen brother... those numbers quoted for the Party Cats are phenomenal. Cuz my 500 with a BI would barely bust 60 mph. That x dimension technology over there has really made leaps and bounds. :confused:

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

Amen brother... those numbers quoted for the Party Cats are phenomenal. Cuz my 500 with a BI would barely bust 60 mph. That x dimension technology over there has really made leaps and bounds. :confused:
Only 60 MPH with a 500.....in a 26' CAT ???
I ran 63 in my 27' "V" with a 496 MAG HO !!!!
C'mon.....something's wrong......
Let me do some research....
Later,
CJG

[skygod73]

Thanks, I'll look for ya at the show!

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

OK....Spoke to a couple different people at the factory...........
Slightly modified numbers, but not by much.....
22' w/6.2 (B3) = 50-55 MPH
26' 4/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 60-63 MPH
28' w/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 63-65 MPH
28' w/525 (B1) = 65-70 MPH
Party Cat.....
Something is wrong with your set-up....
Where are you making peak torque ???
Hopefully around 4,200 RPM, not 5,500.
Do you have a dyno sheet.....
Later,
CJG

[hot_diggity_dog]

OK....Spoke to a couple different people at the factory...........
Slightly modified numbers, but not by much.....
22' w/6.2 (B3) = 50-55 MPH
26' 4/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 60-63 MPH
28' w/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 63-65 MPH
28' w/525 (B1) = 65-70 MPH
Party Cat.....
Something is wrong with your set-up....
Where are you making peak torque ???
Hopefully around 4,200 RPM, not 5,500.
Do you have a dyno sheet.....
Later,
CJG
Don't forget :notam: that Party Cat has about 1500 lbs of stereo equipment and 250 lbs of jello shooters. :rollside:
That will slow you down. :D
HDD :cool:

[Havasu_Dreamin]

JORDY--I'm so bummed that you overlooked the Conquest Deckboat pole installers. As you can see here, Rick Potts had one installed and it actually
is full of water and has a sprinkler head on top. A pump keeps the water flowing whenever you want and right out of the lake.
You're right too, they draw a ton of attention and there's almost always a line to use it.
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats
Lake Havasu City
928-680-1400
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1106rickpottspole.JPG
Now that is a GREAT idea!

[Party Cat]

OK....Spoke to a couple different people at the factory...........
Slightly modified numbers, but not by much.....
22' w/6.2 (B3) = 50-55 MPH
26' 4/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 60-63 MPH
28' w/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 63-65 MPH
28' w/525 (B1) = 65-70 MPH
Party Cat.....
Something is wrong with your set-up....
Where are you making peak torque ???
Hopefully around 4,200 RPM, not 5,500.
Do you have a dyno sheet.....
Later,
CJG
The 652 torque was at 4000 rpm, and 626.5 at 5000, at 4000 rpm, it had 496.6 hp and peaked at 5500 rpm with 628 hp....
Do they still set the motor up a little higher in the hull and put a 2" extension on the drive ???
I am gonna assume that they are putting 2.0 gears in the B3's too....
I'm open for suggestions to improve the efficiency :)
Don't forget that Party Cat has about 1500 lbs of stereo equipment and 250 lbs of jello shooters.
That will slow you down.
HDD
Well....there is a little bit of stereo equipment in there...but not quite 1500 lbs :D :D
And yup....there are usually a few lbs of Jell-O on board too :) :)
Not to mention all of the drunks too :D :D

[OC-PARTYCAT]

Then why are you sellin' yer boat?
I just ordered my 28 yesterday. Should be ready in April. Got the 496 HO in it. I figured once the warranty is out, I'd add some pressure to the intake (supercharger)
Its too long....why, wanna buy it? Ill let it go this week for 48k :) thats about 30k less then what your gonna pay, without the stereo...

[boxscore]

OK....Spoke to a couple different people at the factory...........
Slightly modified numbers, but not by much.....
22' w/6.2 (B3) = 50-55 MPH
26' 4/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 60-63 MPH
28' w/496 MAG HO (B3-28P) = 63-65 MPH
28' w/525 (B1) = 65-70 MPH
Party Cat.....
Something is wrong with your set-up....
Where are you making peak torque ???
Hopefully around 4,200 RPM, not 5,500.
Do you have a dyno sheet.....
Later,
CJG
LOL... the sales staff at Advantage loves to fudge numbers. A 26' w/ 496HO, B3, will not run 63. No chance in hell. Maybe, just maybe, with 1 person, 2 gallons of gas, no interior installed, no biminis, 50 degree dry day, and the driver wearing a speed suit with one of those fancy Lance Armstrong areodynamic helmets. The 26 is like a trying to push a billboard across the water, the bottom is eons old, no steps, nada. Advantage realized this when they tooled the 28 so they made an effort to make it much more efficient than the 26. They did much better with the 28. But don't sell the 26 like it's a performance boat. I would tend to believe that a 575 could barely push that 26 to 70 mph.

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

LOL... the sales staff at Advantage loves to fudge numbers. A 26' w/ 496HO, B3, will not run 63. No chance in hell. Maybe, just maybe, with 1 person, 2 gallons of gas, no interior installed, no biminis, 50 degree dry day, and the driver wearing a speed suit with one of those fancy Lance Armstrong areodynamic helmets. The 26 is like a trying to push a billboard across the water, the bottom is eons old, no steps, nada. Advantage realized this when they tooled the 28 so they made an effort to make it much more efficient than the 26. They did much better with the 28. But don't sell the 26 like it's a performance boat. I would tend to believe that a 575 could barely push that 26 to 70 mph.
I didn't say I spoke to SALES people did I......
Furthermore....I have been in a customers 26' with a 496 MAH HO and gps'd it at over 63 MPH.
I'm not sure that Advantage sell's the "PARTYCAT" as a performance boat, hence the name.
Advantage just delivered a 28 with a 525 (B1) that ran 67 with 2 guys and fuel.....
Again......These are not sold as performance boats.....They eat a ton of people & shit......Not the boat for me, but it is for a bunch....
CJG

[That Guy]

The person you want to ask is Shaken Not Stirred who is a great guy and knows a lot :cool:
That's true he knows alot, but he isn't a great guy... :D :D Seriously, Chris knows his stuff and is a very straight shooter. I'd trust him to give you good info.... :shift:

[Mrs. Restless22]

Well....there is a little bit of stereo equipment in there...but not quite 1500 lbs :D :D
And yup....there are usually a few lbs of Jell-O on board too :) :)
Not to mention all of the drunks too :D :D
Im thinking the amount of drunks you usually have are what weighs you down! Especially since the jello shots dissapear quickly :devil: :)

[boxscore]

I didn't say I spoke to SALES people did I......
Furthermore....I have been in a customers 26' with a 496 MAH HO and gps'd it at over 63 MPH.
I'm not sure that Advantage sell's the "PARTYCAT" as a performance boat, hence the name.
Advantage just delivered a 28 with a 525 (B1) that ran 67 with 2 guys and fuel.....
Again......These are not sold as performance boats.....They eat a ton of people & shit......Not the boat for me, but it is for a bunch....
CJG
:) I'm so sorry... I misquoted you. You actually said you spoke with people from the factory. I can't possibly say you didnt gps a boat "over 63 mph" (I suppose that might mean it could have been 65). My point is that Advantage doesn't accurately quote top-end numbers to prospective buyers. I know this to be true first hand. I'm glad you enjoy your 27 V. Peace.

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

:) I'm so sorry... I misquoted you. You actually said you spoke with people from the factory. I can't possibly say you didnt gps a boat "over 63 mph" (I suppose that might mean it could have been 65). My point is that Advantage doesn't accurately quote top-end numbers to prospective buyers. I know this to be true first hand. I'm glad you enjoy your 27 V. Peace.
Well......
I sell for Advantage at the shows and make a point to be accurate when it comes to the speed of a boat. 6 of the 8 guy's working the shows are owners, not factory sales people, so they really don't have the incentive to embelish when it comes to speed.
Additionally, the 3 main sales people at Advantage really do try and be conservative with the speed numbers. If you have a first hand experiance, then I'm really sorry about that, but I've seen and heard these guy's sell dozens of boats all the time talking conservitive speed numbers. No sane sales person, espcially ones just doin' it for the fun and a couple $$, REALLY want to exaggerate and get Advantage into trouble.
Advantage customers are typically family boaters who think 60-65 MPH is fast enough....again, I talk to these people at EVERY show, all day long.
Anyway.....I still say if you have 600HP in a 26' PartyCat and are only doin' 60 MPH, then you have set-up problem, or a really bad pitot tube speedo.
CJG

[Party Cat]

Well......
Anyway.....I still say if you have 600HP in a 26' PartyCat and are only doin' 60 MPH, then you have set-up problem, or a really bad pitot tube speedo.
CJG
I guess then Advantage set my boat up wrong....My speeds are GPS.... :( :( :(
Hope you can find some answers........

[Party Cat]

Im thinking the amount of drunks you usually have are what weighs you down! Especially since the jello shots dissapear quickly :devil: :)
Yah...there are some peeps that chow down the Jell-O shots quickly...only to give them up later ...... ROTFLMAO.......

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

I guess then Advantage set my boat up wrong....My speeds are GPS.... :( :( :(
Hope you can find some answers........
Party Cat.....
Something is wrong with your set-up....
Where are you making peak torque ???
Hopefully around 4,200 RPM, not 5,500.
Do you have a dyno sheet.....
CJG

[LHC30Victory]

That's true he knows alot, but he isn't a great guy... :D :D Seriously, Chris knows his stuff and is a very straight shooter. I'd trust him to give you good info.... :shift:
I agree, now if he could just get those guys in LHC to call me back about a few little things :cry:

[Party Cat]

Party Cat.....
Something is wrong with your set-up....
Where are you making peak torque ???
Hopefully around 4,200 RPM, not 5,500.
Do you have a dyno sheet.....
CJG
See my post above.......
The 652 torque was at 4000 rpm, and 626.5 at 5000, at 4000 rpm, it had 496.6 hp and peaked at 5500 rpm with 628 hp....
Do they still set the motor up a little higher in the hull and put a 2" extension on the drive ???
I am gonna assume that they are putting 2.0 gears in the B3's too....
I'm open for suggestions to improve the efficiency

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

I had an 02 26 Party Cat and it was a crap load of fun until it was time to go somewhere. BTW it had a 500 hp EFI and a xz drive. It would hit 69 once in a while but felt like it would fall apart at those speeds, Not to mention the wind blast would just about make the passengers beg for mercy. I ran it in all the runs and hung with all D-row guys and finaly had to get rid of it. It would just beat you to death. I know I will get a lot of shiiit for this but its the truth comming from someone who truly put 200 hrs on the thing. I would do a Magic or a Conquest. All my freinds have them and they seem much happier than I was. Oh ya, Get ready for all your freinds kids dripping pb&j on your boat :D
Ps The chicks dig party cats!!!! That pole thing is true!

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

I had an 02 26 Party Cat and it was a crap load of fun until it was time to go somewhere. BTW it had a 500 hp EFI and a xz drive. It would hit 69 once in a while but felt like it would fall apart at those speeds, Not to mention the wind blast would just about make the passengers beg for mercy. I ran it in all the runs and hung with all D-row guys and finaly had to get rid of it. It would just beat you to death. I know I will get a lot of shiiit for this but its the truth comming from someone who truly put 200 hrs on the thing. I would do a Magic or a Conquest. All my freinds have them and they seem much happier than I was. Oh ya, Get ready for all your freinds kids dripping pb&j on your boat :D
Ps The chicks dig party cats!!!! That pole thing is true!
Well....
I'm a "V" guy and could never see myself in a PartyCat....I also wouldn't want to sit out there like a piece of meat in the wind. :jawdrop:
But....Thanks for helping me make my point....You had a 500 EFI and saw 69 MPH under the best possible conditions I would assume....and your 500 EFI is about 50 HP better than the 496 MAG HO, so 60-65 with a 496 MAG HO is conservative....... :hammerhea
CJG
:D

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

See my post above.......
The 652 torque was at 4000 rpm, and 626.5 at 5000, at 4000 rpm, it had 496.6 hp and peaked at 5500 rpm with 628 hp....
Do they still set the motor up a little higher in the hull and put a 2" extension on the drive ???
I am gonna assume that they are putting 2.0 gears in the B3's too....
I'm open for suggestions to improve the efficiency
Sorry....
I missed the post.....
Anyway.....I KNOW that Tom builds a great motor, so I doubt it has anything to do with that....
As far as the set-up on the 26', yes, Advantage still puts the 2" extension on all models, yes it will have 2.0 gears on the B3.
What prop size are you running ?? 28P ??
What was the original motor in the boat ?? How did it run then ??
If it has never run good, then it needs to be looked at. I think you should make an appointment with Gary at Advantage and have him look at the bottom of the boat and go for a run in it.....
Stranger things have happend....maybe it pre-released from the mold and has some bad hook or something.
What about excessive weight in the thing ?? If you pack people up on the front it will change the ride as well.
Somewhere you are missing 8-10 MPH......I say we try to find it this summer !!!!.....
CJG

[RAT A TAT CAT]

I have a 22ft partycat that does 63 on gps @ 5300 ft with a stroked 454 and a broavo1. The boat is very rough rideing in any kind of chop untill you can get it on top of the water,but try telling your wife that if you can just go faster it will be ok. all i get is a slap across the head.

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

I have a 22ft partycat that does 63 on gps @ 5300 ft with a stroked 454 and a broavo1. The boat is very rough rideing in any kind of chop untill you can get it on top of the water,but try telling your wife that if you can just go faster it will be ok. all i get is a slap across the head.
Honey.....If we just go FASTER it will smooth out !!!!
:boxingguy
:argue:
RIGHT !!!!!!
CJG
:D

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

I have a 22ft partycat that does 63 on gps @ 5300 ft with a stroked 454 and a broavo1. The boat is very rough rideing in any kind of chop untill you can get it on top of the water,but try telling your wife that if you can just go faster it will be ok. all i get is a slap across the head.
Exactly! Thats how I ended up with a 36 v-bottom.

[Party Cat]

Sorry....
I missed the post.....
Anyway.....I KNOW that Tom builds a great motor, so I doubt it has anything to do with that....
As far as the set-up on the 26', yes, Advantage still puts the 2" extension on all models, yes it will have 2.0 gears on the B3.
What prop size are you running ?? 28P ??
What was the original motor in the boat ?? How did it run then ??
If it has never run good, then it needs to be looked at. I think you should make an appointment with Gary at Advantage and have him look at the bottom of the boat and go for a run in it.....
Stranger things have happend....maybe it pre-released from the mold and has some bad hook or something.
What about excessive weight in the thing ?? If you pack people up on the front it will change the ride as well.
Somewhere you are missing 8-10 MPH......I say we try to find it this summer !!!!.....
CJG
Yes, I'm running a 28....As for excessive weight...I do have a little bit of stereo stuff on board and 4 optima D31 Batteries....but I wouldn't say excessive...
It had a 330 hp carbed 454 before...best it ever did was 50 gps with the bimini down and maybe 20 gallons of fuel and 2 peeps on board....
I'm open for Advantage to take a look at it and see what they can come up with.....I'm gonna try to make it out for the Fireworks dealio in Feb....otherwise...I should be on the lake at least once or twice during spring break.....
Thanks....
Jim

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

From 50 to 60 with an additional 300 HP......
Yep......something smells......
CJG
:)