Fastest single engine 496HO boat, what is it?

[Chromegorilla]

I was curious. What is the best speed you have seen from a single engine, stock 496HO? Any length.

[KACHINA KEN]

30' Kachina Shadow / 64.5 in Lake Pacific. But I can't endorse you buying one.

[Throttle]

In the cooler months, 75-77mph. Cobra 260 razor. even in the heat the past few weeks still gettin it over 70.

[Ivan Dan]

I think the 23' Dana with a 496HO is up around 73-74mph.

[UnionJack]

25' Nordic... I think 80

[cc322]

24 Lavey 68 on a 130 degree day 1/2 tank fuel and five people on board :rollside: could have gotten another 2 or 3 mph with more trim.

[Chromegorilla]

Pretty damn good for a 26' boat throttle! Now this is GPS right?..... ;)

[Chromegorilla]

LMAO @ 130* day...... :jawdrop:

[Throttle]

Pretty damn good for a 26' boat throttle! Now this is GPS right?..... ;)
means nothin with out gps...

[cc322]

LMAO @ 130* day...... :jawdrop:
Well thats what the weather people said!!!

[Throttle]

Pretty damn good for a 26' boat throttle! Now this is GPS right?..... ;)
always lookin for a little more!

[Chromegorilla]

I couldnt imagine that chit! It's bad enough here in the swamp..... upper 90's with 90% plus humidity.....swamp ass air .....

[Chromegorilla]

Gettin back on topic.... 22' Donzi Classic 77.9mph GPS
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2445FXCD0059.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2445sta5.JPG

[wildbillg]

Nordic 25 Rage
Tested By Hot Boat Magzine (bob Teague).
2002 Hot Boat Mag Open Bow Of The Year
77.8 Mph............

[Chromegorilla]

Nordic 25 Rage
Tested By Hot Boat Magzine (bob Teague).
2002 Hot Boat Mag Open Bow Of The Year
77.8 Mph............
Damn thats pretty friggin awesome, especialy for a 25' boat.

[mbrown2]

Damn thats pretty friggin awesome, especialy for a 25' boat.
Yeah, I think that is faster then a 25' Howard Bullet....:)
See SBullet, I give props to Nordic's too. :)

[INSman]

I think the 23' Dana with a 496HO is up around 73-74mph.
I can attest to this speed personally on HOT days with my previous 2004 Dana 23' with th HO :wink:

[WILD LAVEY]

72-73 2750 lavey

[djunkie]

Nordic 25 Rage
Tested By Hot Boat Magzine (bob Teague).
2002 Hot Boat Mag Open Bow Of The Year
77.8 Mph............
I thought Bob Teague tested for Power Boat mag. :confused:

[Big Warlock]

I get 74 pretty regular in my 29 world class. Also verified by Powerboat Magazine testing. I have the balsa wood core.
I would think the fastest would be in a HTM if there is one out there with it installed?

[SDLifesaver]

21' Howard 103.4 MPH, 1 person, 1/2 gallon of gas, no interior, no witnesses.

[OGShocker]

I thought Bob Teague tested for Power Boat mag. :confused:
He does. Can you believe it, mistated facts on Hot Boat Forums? What is next for our World?

[dicudmore]

68.5 29' Cheetah (turbulators still in place)
5 people and 90 gallon fuel load

[wedge44]

2004 ULTRA 23 XS, 80-82 mph with a bravo I 26 pitch. no hole shot
75-77 mph with a stock 24 pitch. ok hole shot
had the 24 lab finished to a 25, fastest i've seen is 77-78...but i have a good hole shot...wedge
one more thing...80 had a pretty good chine walk due to the delta pad :D :D :D

[Riverkid]

21' Howard 103.4 MPH, 1 person, 1/2 gallon of gas, no interior, no witnesses.
Yeehaw boy! Is that there boat for sale? :D

[ECeptor]

Superboats Y2K - +30'er that can handle offshore waters.
496mag HO at 74.1 mph
HP525 at 82 mph
custom 550 hp at 85 mph
blown 660 hp at 92 mph
One of our own is almost done with his new one - http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80029

[RiverOtter]

Superboats Y2K - +30'er that can handle offshore waters.
496mag HO at 74.1 mph
HP525 at 82 mph
custom 550 hp at 85 mph
blown 660 hp at 92 mph
One of our own is almost done with his new one - http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80029
You're saying a 30 Foot V Bottom boat will do 74.1 GPS with a 496Mag HO??

[phebus]

Whether a boat can go 70, 72, whatever is irrevelant. Finding a boat that fits your needs is more important. I'd much rather go 66 in a boat that has a comfortable ride, and my passengers enjoy then go 72 in a boat that is fast but doesn't fit my needs. Who are you going to beat with a 496HO that matters anyway?

[ECeptor]

You're saying a 30 Foot V Bottom boat will do 74.1 GPS with a 496Mag HO??
I'm just quoting what I've read. I've personally never ridden on one, but it seems right.
Read that thread I posted a link to and check out the bottom on that boat. Multiple steps. Hull weight is quite light for a 30'er - less than 5,000lbs. Top that off with a 7' beam and it makes it all quite believable.
My benchmark is the Sunsation 288. Compared to it the Y2K is longer, as light or lighter, narrower and has a much more aggressive hull design (multiple vs single step).
I bet if you talked to John Coen (builder) he'd even put a windshield on it for you!

[Not So Fast]

101.3 mph on GPS with full tanks, 30 pack, 150 degree day 3 guys, Ron Moyes driving, Bob Teague at the throttle, and me in the back. Oh yeah, Bob Leach on the shore with the Stalker radar gun. Of course I removed my turbulators and installed a K&N filter for these speeds. Did I mention it had a 35 pitch prop. Did this on Havasu in 6ft chop on Sat afternoon too!!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D NSF

[laveydayz]

Lavey 24 last weekend at Mead got 71mph (gps) with two people and 80 gallons gas and perfect water cond.

[Chromegorilla]

NSF, LMAO! As far as the Y2K, it is a bad ass boat. Very fast. Yes it is a low to mid 70's boat with 496HO. I know someone with one.

[prosthogod]

HTM sr24, I did 96 one time coming home from the Zoo.

[phebus]

Bayliner, 76mph in the no wake zone of Thomson Bay of course (hence the name Bayliner), by a first time boater that was looking for the brakes. 30 pack on board (him) with 17 people on board. The rental company told him to have fun, and just to bring it back full of fuel.

[desertbird]

496 MAG not HO.....see sig 22'10" Lavey
Lake Mead, smooth water. 72MPH GPS w/26P Hydromotive QIV worked by Brian at Valley Prop. :cool:
(and I'm the one looking for how to make it an HO) never enough.
It even goes a little faster up-river, just check my pitot speedo :eek:

[HM]

Cougar 22 MTR was 80+ (I think 88?) in ***boat a few months ago, and I think they said it was the fastest hull they tested with the 496HO. It had a very funky engine cover. Anyone got their back issues?

[rivercrazy]

Best I've seen in my 25' Shockwave Tremor with a 496HO is 72.8mph on GPS. Fairly light load, labbed 24P Bravo 1 but no wind chop on a mid 80 degree day. Realisitically with a few peeps, coolers, full tank 68-70mph depending on the weather / water conditions.
But all that is with a pretty big stereo. 4 subs, heavy 3/4" marine plywood sub box, 3 batteries, 1/0 gauge wiring, 3 amps, 4 - 6X9's, 4 - 6.5's. I bet my rig with a 1/2 tank of gas weighs close to 5,000 pounds.
Very satisfied with the top end and performance of the boat. Especially considering it has a 24 degree bottom, no pad, notched transom, etc.
Subsequent addition of Rex marine mufflers cut my rpm by about 200 and my top speed by about 2-3 mph.

[Cole Trickle]

I saw 84.5 on the GPS in my 28' Sleek with the 496HO
Of course that was while it was on the trailer while being towed down hill with my truck. :D

[Chris Winn]

i've had mine at about 74-75, but that was with help ;)

[RiverOtter]

I saw 84.5 on the GPS in my 28' Sleek with the 496HO
Of course that was while it was on the trailer while being towed down hill with my truck. :D
That is funny! Had me for a second :D

[RiverOtter]

NSF, LMAO! As far as the Y2K, it is a bad ass boat. Very fast. Yes it is a low to mid 70's boat with 496HO. I know someone with one.
Is that a Donzi or a Bassboat?!?!?! Looks like maybe 6" of the boat in the water :D Very cool video :cool:

[Not So Fast]

I think it is time to rollup the ole pant legs, stuff is gettin a little high in here. And if you believe the speeds magazines post ???????????????????????????????????????????? Get real :wink: NSF

[Man-de-lone]

Those only seem fast cuz they haven't put one in a Trident...yet. :cool:

[Not So Fast]

101.3 mph on GPS with full tanks, 30 pack, 150 degree day 3 guys, Ron Moyes driving, Bob Teague at the throttle, and me in the back. Oh yeah, Bob Leach on the shore with the Stalker radar gun. Of course I removed my turbulators and installed a K&N filter for these speeds. Did I mention it had a 35 pitch prop. Did this on Havasu in 6ft chop on Sat afternoon too!!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D NSF
Heck, I forgot that Merrit Cabal was in the back with me!! :D :D :D NSF

[boxscore]

Best I've seen in my 25' Shockwave Tremor with a 496HO is 72.8mph on GPS. Fairly light load, labbed 24P Bravo 1 but no wind chop on a mid 80 degree day. Realisitically with a few peeps, coolers, full tank 68-70mph depending on the weather / water conditions.
.
25 Shockwaves seem to be especially efficient. I've seen 'em running well over 70 mph. AND... they have good room in them as well.

[WYRD]

101.3 mph on GPS with full tanks, 30 pack, 150 degree day 3 guys, Ron Moyes driving, Bob Teague at the throttle, and me in the back. Oh yeah, Bob Leach on the shore with the Stalker radar gun. Of course I removed my turbulators and installed a K&N filter for these speeds. Did I mention it had a 35 pitch prop. Did this on Havasu in 6ft chop on Sat afternoon too!!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D NSF
weren't you pulling a skier too :confused: :D

[Cole Trickle]

That is funny! Had me for a second :D
:p
I think some of the posted speeds are a tiny bit optimistic but what do I know?
I know my boat will do right at 64mph in decent weather with full tanks a loud stereo,3 30 packs of beer and 4 girls in the open bow. :)

[Jordy]

HTM sr24, I did 96 one time coming home from the Zoo.
Hook it up to my truck and we can get 103 before it shuts down. :D :D :D

[rivercrazy]

:p
I think some of the posted speeds are a tiny bit optimistic but what do I know?
Couldn't agree with you more. I do know I've run with one mfg boat with the same motor and boat size......and walked away from it. MPH claim on this boat is a bit hot!

[jackpunx]

Stoker!!

[Kilrtoy]

Who are you going to beat with a 496HO that matters anyway?
Aint that the truth.....

[Jordy]

I think some of the posted speeds are a tiny bit optimistic but what do I know?
I think they got those speeds when they were on the water and headed downhill. :D :D :D

[baja204]

1995 Bandit
27p Labbed
5000 wot
79.2 mph
496 HO

[jackpunx]

Stoker is in the high 80's

[Not So Fast]

:p
I think some of the posted speeds are a tiny bit optimistic but what do I know?
I know my boat will do right at 64mph in decent weather with full tanks a loud stereo,3 30 packs of beer and 4 girls in the open bow. :)
RIGHT ON, finally some real world speeds and besides if you want to go fast why would you get a 496 mag or HO anyway. They are fine for what they are and I enjoy my boat very much and it does 64.8 mph right now, loaded just like it is when we boat. leave the speed for the blue motors, the twin Whackas, and the custom motors!!!! Have a great day ;) NSF

[Cole Trickle]

I think they got those speeds when they were on the water and headed downhill. :D :D :D
Head towards the Parker/Havasu dam at full speed jump the wall and see an all time MPH high out of your new 496HO powered boat before you smash into the rocks 100 feet below.
GPS verified to work!!! :220v:

[Cole Trickle]

RIGHT ON, finally some real world speeds and besides if you want to go fast why would you get a 496 mag or HO anyway. They are fine for what they are and I enjoy my boat very much and it does 64.8 mph right now, loaded just like it is when we boat. leave the speed for the blue motors, the twin Whackas, and the custom motors!!!! Have a great day ;) NSF
I honestly don't like going over 80mph in a boat.
I appreciate all of the fast boats out there and will hopefully go for a ride in Jackpunx Stoker one day but I will never own a family boat that goes over 80.
I feel much more comfortable in a fast car with seat belts and a roof.Things can go bad either way but atleast I will have a fighting chance if something goes wrong. :cry:
<----- has daily driver that traps 123mph in the quarter mile

[jackpunx]

RIGHT ON, finally some real world speeds and besides if you want to go fast why would you get a 496 mag or HO anyway. They are fine for what they are and I enjoy my boat very much and it does 64.8 mph right now, loaded just like it is when we boat. leave the speed for the blue motors, the twin Whackas, and the custom motors!!!! Have a great day ;) NSF
The Stoker speeds are real world
with an HP 500 the Stoker 224 has seen high 90's
Magazine tested
Dont get me wrong.. it took a while to get there..
a realistic speed with a 496 and decent accelleration would be in the 80's for sure

[jackpunx]

I honestly don't like going over 80mph in a boat.
I appreciate all of the fast boats out there and will hopefully go for a ride in Jackpunx Stoker one day but I will never own a family boat that goes over 80.
I feel much more comfortable in a fast car with seat belts and a roof.Things can go bad either way but atleast I will have a fighting chance if something goes wrong. :cry:
<----- has daily driver that traps 123mph in the quarter mile
We'll sort out that ride before the year ends :)

[riverbound]

The Stoker speeds are real world
with an HP 500 the Stoker 224 has seen high 90's
Magazine tested
And VERY stable and safe at those speeds :D

[bear down]

This past weekend on GPS I did 62.3 mph with 6 People, 3 Filled up coolers, 50 gallons of Fuel and the boat is an Open Bow with a system. Chop was not too bad and weather was about 110.
26' Eliminator Eagle...I think that is pretty good speed.

[Cole Trickle]

We'll sort out that ride before the year ends :)
Nice!
Now if we can just get RD back out to Parker!!!
RD Sux!!! :hammerhea :2purples:

[KACHINA KEN]

HTM sr24, I did 96 one time coming home from the Zoo.
Yeah but that was with the boat being towed behind your truck :)

[prosthogod]

Yeah but that was with the boat being towed behind your truck :)
With a tail wind!

[*!Ken's Wife!*]

I think the 23' Dana with a 496HO is up around 73-74mph.
AWWW!! You beat me to it!!

[djunkie]

Well oh ya? My boat with a 15 year old 454mag, 5 people, and a full tank of fuel will run 80 in Havasu in the 120* heat and it only spins to 4500 RPM. :hammer2: :D

[beer hunter]

I was curious. What is the best speed you have seen from a single engine, stock 496HO? Any length.
90.5 MPH on a hot August morning in my 25' Shockwave Tremor with two adults and 3/4 tank of gas.
Here's the GPS photo to prove it. :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2249Top_Speed-med.jpg

[Chromegorilla]

Is that a Donzi or a Bassboat?!?!?! Looks like maybe 6" of the boat in the water :D Very cool video :cool:
RO, the Y2K is a Superboat. The boat in my sig line is my 2005 22' Donzi Classic w/496HO. Yes that is how it carries the bow. I love this damn boat.

[jackpunx]

90.5 MPH on a hot August morning in my 25' Shockwave Tremor with two adults and 3/4 tank of gas.
Here's the GPS photo to prove it. :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2249Top_Speed-med.jpg
that right there is impressive for a big V ;)

[djunkie]

Here's my best to date...............
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2679142gps.jpg
Sorry JP had to borrow this. :D

[Cole Trickle]

90.5 MPH on a hot August morning in my 25' Shockwave Tremor with two adults and 3/4 tank of gas.
Here's the GPS photo to prove it. :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2249Top_Speed-med.jpg
What does GPS stand for again?
....Gives Phalse Speeds.... :D

[beer hunter]

that right there is impressive for a big V ;)
It's mostly the driver ;) :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/22492891.jpg

[Chromegorilla]

Who are you going to beat with a 496HO that matters anyway?
The point isn't the 496HO. I just picked that motor cuz it's fairly popular. It's more of a comparison of different hulls with the same power. I could easily have said single 500 EFI boats but there's probably alot less of them out there. I'm not saying the 496 is the stinky poo, wanted to see what hull make the most of available HP, what ever motor it is. And probably should've went further and said vee bottom.

[jackpunx]

Here's my best to date...............
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2679142gps.jpg
Sorry JP had to borrow this. :D
LOL>. all you baby :D

[jackpunx]

What does GPS stand for again?
....Gives Phalse Speeds.... :D
LMAO..
I know Im always getting ripped off by my GPS.. :D

[dicudmore]

It's mostly the driver ;) :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/22492891.jpg
Yeah we know :p

[bordsmnj]

And VERY stable and safe at those speeds :D
the stoker 22sst with a 502 mag efi (415 hp?)did 85.6mph in hot boat test article dated sept. '96 . but that's just my .02 being a total Stoker w h o r e and all :rollside: :cool:

[phebus]

It's mostly the driver ;) :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/22492891.jpg
You should just let your wife drive all the time then. :D ;)

[HM]

I think it is time to rollup the ole pant legs, stuff is gettin a little high in here. And if you believe the speeds magazines post ???????????????????????????????????????????? Get real :wink: NSF
good point, except I know two of the test drivers and get to hear the behind the scenes stuff. If you read the articles, you can tell by the drivers description what boats they like...and when they talk about adequate cup holders, you know they are reaching for good stuff to say - just got to pay attention and not be distracted by page 37.

[Ultracrazy]

What does GPS stand for again?
....Gives Phalse Speeds.... :D
How do I file a BS claim..........??

[Ultracrazy]

How do I file a BS claim..........??
Oppps.........wrong quote

[Ultracrazy]

90.5 MPH on a hot August morning in my 25' Shockwave Tremor with two adults and 3/4 tank of gas.
Here's the GPS photo to prove it. :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2249Top_Speed-med.jpg
Okkeee.......where do I file a BS claim??

[TPI]

A Howard 25 Bullet will get you 74 mph in nice conditions. They will run 70 with all of your junk on board in just about any conditions. BTW, In the world of "Reality TV" I am seriously pushing for what I call "Reality Boat Testing". Most of the manufacturers will hate it, but it will be very cool for the consumer, Here is what I am working on:
All boats will be of equal length
All Boats will have 50 gallons of fuel
All boats will have the same 4 people on board for testing
All boats will have a cooler, mooring supplies, and safety gear
All boats will be tested the second week of July in AZ or NV
This is the minimum real world scenario, and this is what people will expect their boat to run when they pick it up from the dealer. I have been talking to the right people about this, we will see what happens.
Lastly: IMO, any 24-26V running an honest 70+ mph on Radar/GPS is an efficient set up.

[phebus]

I think the whole "which is the fastest thull" arguement is of no merit when it comes to production boats. Any manufacturer could make a boat with a super light lay-up, a narrow beam, and a bottom that's not suited for real world conditions, and produce a faster boat, but who would want that if you weren't racing? I am definately more interested in all all around boat, that can haul people, gear, etc., safely, efficiently and comfortably.

[FASTERDAMITT]

Hey Jeff, The cabin is being done as we speak and i'll post pic's of that. The best speed we have seen so far is 83 mph with the drive deep and a 29P 4 Blade prop. We will see an honest 85 mph out of this boat. Dave
Above as posted by Dave of Extreme Boats http://www.extrememarinetampa.com/
This is the most impressive boat I've seen yet as for speed with a 496HO. 29' V. First one out of the mold. Smaller in every way than Superboat but, still very impressive. I've seen 78.5 GPS with a 28 bravo1 but he's said he's seen 83 as quoted above.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478Extreme_in_Water_002.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478Extreme_in_Water_Stern.jpg

[DECKKAT]

75-78

[454SUPERBOATKID]

24' v-hull 1979 Superboat 496 CI 86MPH - GPS special light weight race hull.
31' v-hull 1990 Corsa 496ci 72MPH - GPS

[Coleitis22]

I was curious. What is the best speed you have seen from a single engine, stock 496HO? Any length.
By all means 16' Bayliner GPS 146mph :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Froggystyle]

A Howard 25 Bullet will get you 74 mph in nice conditions. They will run 70 with all of your junk on board in just about any conditions. BTW, In the world of "Reality TV" I am seriously pushing for what I call "Reality Boat Testing". Most of the manufacturers will hate it, but it will be very cool for the consumer, Here is what I am working on:
All boats will be of equal length
All Boats will have 50 gallons of fuel
All boats will have the same 4 people on board for testing
All boats will have a cooler, mooring supplies, and safety gear
All boats will be tested the second week of July in AZ or NV
This is the minimum real world scenario, and this is what people will expect their boat to run when they pick it up from the dealer. I have been talking to the right people about this, we will see what happens.
Lastly: IMO, any 24-26V running an honest 70+ mph on Radar/GPS is an efficient set up.
Funny you mention this. We are not letting our boat tested without six people in it, 80 gallons of fuel, full cooler and the mooring supplies that come with the boat.
STFB for the results.

[h2oski2fast]

A Nortic doing 80 MPH 25' a 30' doing 74 plus. Mr River Otter where do I sign up. I have a 28 V with 759 hp @ 5750 rpm and 750 tq @ 4200 my boat has only hit 90.1 one time and lets me have 87mph all day.
What prop and drive are you using to achieve this?

[TPI]

Funny you mention this. We are not letting our boat tested without six people in it, 80 gallons of fuel, full cooler and the mooring supplies that come with the boat.
STFB for the results.
Thats outstanding! Good to hear, unfortunately a lot of public education will have to come with that end result in speed, but I think it will be worth it for you..........................Good Luck.

[TPI]

The thread should read:
Whos boat handles the best at top speed?IMO
Especially for guys running over 80 mph in single engine V's under 29'.

[sorry dog]

The thread should read:
Whos boat handles the best at top speed?IMO
Especially for guys running over 80 mph in single engine V's under 29'.
Ask Tom Brown how his handles...or how many handles.

[Beer-30]

Mine is the fastest..........that I own.

[ECeptor]

BTW, In the world of "Reality TV" I am seriously pushing for what I call "Reality Boat Testing". Most of the manufacturers will hate it, but it will be very cool for the consumer, Here is what I am working on:
All boats will be of equal length
All Boats will have 50 gallons of fuel
All boats will have the same 4 people on board for testing
All boats will have a cooler, mooring supplies, and safety gear
All boats will be tested the second week of July in AZ or NV
This is the minimum real world scenario, and this is what people will expect their boat to run when they pick it up from the dealer. I have been talking to the right people about this, we will see what happens.
I agree with almost all your criteria except the length one. That should be allowed to be a variable. I'd rather see the boats catagorized by price rather than length.
Also, the runs should occur in 2 water surface conditions: nearly dead calm and then on 2' chop.
Personally, I've chosen to give up some top speed for a deeper V to give a smoother ride on rough water.

[rivercrazy]

Lastly: IMO, any 24-26V running an honest 70+ mph on Radar/GPS is an efficient set up.
Couldn't agree more....

[Froggystyle]

Thats outstanding! Good to hear, unfortunately a lot of public education will have to come with that end result in speed...
Not when you start the test with a 2,000 pound advantage, Twin turbos and Dual Drives... ;)

[grads2112]

2003 Eliminator 260 Eagle, 496 HO, 26P labbed prop, 76.5 M.P.H. on GPS

[Lake Ape]

Without a doubt the fastest boat on the water with a 496 is Bob's boat!
http://www.mahaskis.com/images/boat_still_large.jpg
The New 2005 Maherajah Water Plane Aluminum Boat
http://www.mahaskis.com/images/boat_rear_large.jpg

[spectras only]

I think the whole "which is the fastest thull" arguement is of no merit when it comes to production boats. Any manufacturer could make a boat with a super light lay-up, a narrow beam, and a bottom that's not suited for real world conditions, and produce a faster boat, but who would want that if you weren't racing? I am definately more interested in all all around boat, that can haul people, gear, etc., safely, efficiently and comfortably.
Right on ! Line up a Cobra kit car with a 5L ford engine next to a Lotus super 7 with a 5L engine and see which car will be faster ? HP per ton wins .
BTW , saw a Lotus Caterham with a DOHC Alfa Romeo engine with rear tranny and inboard brakes ,pretty cool .

[dimarcobros]

Without a doubt the fastest boat on the water with a 496 is Bob's boat!
http://www.mahaskis.com/images/boat_still_large.jpg
The New 2005 Maherajah Water Plane Aluminum Boat
http://www.mahaskis.com/images/boat_rear_large.jpg
What speeds does that thing see?
DMB

[Rev. Williams]

This question needs further definition....
Are you talking V-hulls only?? Cause we all know cat hulls will almost always be more efficient. My 22 Daytona scoots across the water at an easy 80+ with only a 26p right now.
And as for ride comfort, anyone that's been in a cat will tell you there is nothing smoother. It's like riding on a cloud :D :D

[riverroyal]

speedo reading,no one on boat,half tank o gas,85 outside,light chop,72mph at approx 5100 to 5200 rmp,05 magic deckboat 28ft

[jackpunx]

I'll put up $500.00 for anyone who in real world conditions has a faster top speed with a production boat that seats at least 5 people.
Let me know and I'll meet you at the lake :)
Maybe Im biased.. but.. I think the Stoker is the most efficient boat

[bordsmnj]

Total sucker bet. :D and you could throw in something about best handling AT SPEED or around the dock.

[*!Ken's Wife!*]

I think the 23' Dana with a 496HO is up around 73-74mph.
Awww you beat me to it!!

[jackpunx]

Total sucker bet. :D and you could throw in something about best handling AT SPEED or around the dock.
LOL..
all these numbers.. I want to see someone produce them.. in person.. Not on a sunny day in november with a 1/4 tank of fuel with perfect windchop and 2miles to get to that speed..

[northern baja]

OK! I'm not hearing anybody bragging about their 496HO powered Advantage. I'm hoping to coax one up to 70+ without totally screwing my lowend.
WHAT's THE BEST PROP AND PITCH.

[rrrr]

30' Kachina Shadow / 64.5 in Lake Pacific. But I can't endorse you buying one.
He said SINGLE engine. Oh, never mind.
BWAAhahahhahahahaha!!!!! :devil: :devil: :D :D

[pixrthis]

21' Howard 103.4 MPH, 1 person, 1/2 gallon of gas, no interior, no witnesses.
on Desert Center behind a crew cab dually

[pixrthis]

Above as posted by Dave of Extreme Boats http://www.extrememarinetampa.com/
This is the most impressive boat I've seen yet as for speed with a 496HO. 29' V. First one out of the mold. Smaller in every way than Superboat but, still very impressive. I've seen 78.5 GPS with a 28 bravo1 but he's said he's seen 83 as quoted above.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478Extreme_in_Water_002.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478Extreme_in_Water_Stern.jpg
If that's true it will be a dominating boat in Factory 1. World Championship boats were hard pressed to see 84 with 525's, switching to 496's slowed them down a bunch as intended.

[desertbird]

But she still get's 74 MPH with gas and crew. Gotta love that tunnel! :)
It's a vee, no it's a tunnel, vee, tunnel, vee, tunnel. :rollside:
:rolleyes: I don't know why Lavey dumped this hull, I see Cheetah is giving it a try now. Anybody else out there a tunnel vee fan (longer than 19 feet)?

[FASTERDAMITT]

If that's true it will be a dominating boat in Factory 1. World Championship boats were hard pressed to see 84 with 525's, switching to 496's slowed them down a bunch as intended.
Next season they may be on top of the F1 class. I think the drivers need a little more seat time personally. TKO is retiring thier record setting Activator. So this is the perfect opotunity for Extreme to pick up the slack. Your right, I think 83 with a 496HO is reaching for the stars also in this boat.
A 30' Superboat has done 74+ with a 496HO. That's the most impressive I've seen for a 31' 7" single. Anything else out there with those numbers over 30'?

[beyondhelpin]

118.7 GPS
15' Swamp Skipper john boat
6 gal plug in tank
3 cane poles
1 sleeve crickets
1 bucket minnows
1 303 Zebco combo
1 ugly semi toothless fish cleaner
Had more in it but I got scart!

[Coleitis22]

21' Howard 103.4 MPH, 1 person, 1/2 gallon of gas, no interior, no witnesses.
No driver :220v: :220v:

[In2Deep]

2002 Nordic 28 Heat - Open Bow.
496 Mag HO. Bravo I labbed 24P.
64.5 all day long.
66.5 one day last summer at Havasu. Perfect water conditions.
68.0 one day in Lake Pacific -- flat water, cool air.
Great motor.

[Redrider]

Our 2005 25 Bullet will do 71 ~ 74 GPS depending on weather and gas load.
Fast enough for us...

[River918]

Our 2005 25 Bullet will do 71 ~ 74 GPS depending on weather and gas load.
Fast enough for us...
Will it do that with four naked chicks in the cuddy cabin? See you guys this weekend........

[daytona22]

2003 daytona 22 - stock layup, 2 adults, full tanks (50 gal.), all the ski gear and the cooler anytime on the ohio river - 80mph on gps speedo w/ bravo 28 4-blade. i'll take that bet if we do it in ohio! i would love to know if the revrend is using a gps

[Mitch]

It is one thing to get the boat to a top speed it is another thing keeping it there running in conditions that are not perfect. The one thing I hate about a smaller boat like the one I have is that I have to come out of the throttle when I see a swell too big. :crossx:

[Decided Advantage]

81.1mph on GPS was my max for the day. Advantage 25 open bow
Of course I quickly realized that the boat was on the trailer heading for the water when it hit that number. Had ya goin for a minute didn't I. Everybody knows the first liar don't have a chance so I waited for this thread to mature a bit :crossx:
Actually on the water a disappointing 63.7 mph. I'm looking at props and mods I can sneak by.

[SBullet]

Yeah, I think that is faster then a 25' Howard Bullet....:)
See SBullet, I give props to Nordic's too. :)
Thank's MBrown2

[RiverDave]

I'll put up $500.00 for anyone who in real world conditions has a faster top speed with a production boat that seats at least 5 people.
Let me know and I'll meet you at the lake :)
Maybe Im biased.. but.. I think the Stoker is the most efficient boat
You serious? Becuase I know of one that meets the requirements. Shit to be honest I think it might run in the 90's somewheres. They usually ran a 454 or 502 as it's been awhile since they've built them. 502 is 10HP less then a 496HO at 415HP.
I can provide magazine test data, and I can probably track one down for a "REAL WORLD" high 80 low 90mph ride if you want..
Interested?
RD

[RiverDave]

Tell ya what, I'll save you the suspense..
22 Daytona Brick Stock 502Mag (415HP) BlackHawk drive = mid 90's (I think the mags actually got 95MPH on radar) on stock motor and drive setup..
You can give me 250 bucks instead of 500 becuase were buds n shit.. ;)
Cashiers check though.. Were buds, but I don't trust ya as far as I could throw ya.
RD :D

[djunkie]

You serious? Becuase I know of one that meets the requirements. Shit to be honest I think it might run in the 90's somewheres. They usually ran a 454 or 502 as it's been awhile since they've built them. 502 is 10HP less then a 496HO at 415HP.
I can provide magazine test data, and I can probably track one down for a "REAL WORLD" high 80 low 90mph ride if you want..
Interested?
RD
Spit it out tough guy. :rollside: :rollside:

[rivercrazy]

Tell ya what, I'll save you the suspense..
22 Daytona Brick Stock 502Mag (415HP) BlackHawk drive = mid 90's (I think the mags actually got 95MPH on radar) on stock motor and drive setup..
You can give me 250 bucks instead of 500 becuase were buds n shit.. ;)
Cashiers check though.. Were buds, but I don't trust ya as far as I could throw ya.
RD :D
I met a guy that owned one of these jewels up at Bass lake a few years ago. He attested to running in the low to mid 90's with a box stock 502 mag mpi.

[SD MIKEY]

21' Howard 103.4 MPH, 1 person, 1/2 gallon of gas, no interior, no witnesses.
Nice!

[jackpunx]

Tell ya what, I'll save you the suspense..
22 Daytona Brick Stock 502Mag (415HP) BlackHawk drive = mid 90's (I think the mags actually got 95MPH on radar) on stock motor and drive setup..
You can give me 250 bucks instead of 500 becuase were buds n shit.. ;)
Cashiers check though.. Were buds, but I don't trust ya as far as I could throw ya.
RD :D
LOL.. I dont go on here much anymore.. but.. You find the boat.. (one the still has a working blackhawk) (they dont make them anymore.. and they break) and we'll see it in person.. My boat with the stock 502 has done more than 100 when it was Al's boat. 30p prop, 136 gears. I know that Knuckleheads boat will do the same thing now.. and thats with a drive that you can turn with when your done going fast..LOL (black hawks dont like to turn much)
Im pretty opened minded and have been boating for a while.. there is always someone faster or better at this or that.. Im just waiting to meet him..LOL