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mickeyfinn
05-25-2003, 04:52 PM
Just got back from a day at the lake. Was talking to a neighbor of my parents who was telling me about his boat. It is a sea ray pachanga. Said he has 305 power in a 20' sea ray and getting 80+ mph. Told him I would have to be in the boat and see the GPS to believe that and then the GPS would be suspect. Said he is turning around 4800 rpms with a 23 pitch prop. Not sure what drive. Just sounded like a 50 mph lake boat being stretched. Anyone ever messed with one of these?
GlastronGuy
05-25-2003, 04:54 PM
I call, BS.
Jbb
05-25-2003, 04:58 PM
I'll throw the Bullshit card on that one!
Pachangas are heavy boats ....305.....lol...Lanier people!!!
Havasu Hangin'
05-25-2003, 05:08 PM
I agree with these guys.
For 80 MPH with a 23" prop, 4,800 RPMs, and 10% slip, he would need a drive with a gear ratio of 1.18 to 1.
More likely he has an Alpha with 1.5 which would give him 62 MPH.
[ May 25, 2003, 06:28 PM: Message edited by: Havasu Hangin' ]
Kilrtoy
05-25-2003, 05:37 PM
I got a ford pinto with the 2.0 4 banger it is stock and it turns 11's in the 1/4 mile at 125. Do you beleive me..........
mickeyfinn
05-25-2003, 05:39 PM
That's what I thought. He claimed DNR clocked him on radar. I don't think they even have radar in the DNR boats since we don't have a speed limit. Hopefully I'll get the Hondo done in a couple of weeks and call his bluff. Was in the ole baja with the 4 cylinder today. It runs a legit 44 mph...Kinda leaves ya wanting more...A LOT MORE. oh well a day at the lake swapping lies is about as good as it gets anyway.
mtndewdrops
05-25-2003, 07:37 PM
DREAM ON, I bet that he could only see 60 tops. :p I had a 20 ft maxum with a 5.7L Alpha 1 and with that same prop config I couldn't hit 65. :o That is too much drag penalty for the small V8 to handle.
Forkin' Crazy
05-25-2003, 07:42 PM
He must be kin to all the guys with the 80 and 90 mph bass boats around here...LOL!
GlastronGuy
05-25-2003, 09:40 PM
Havasu Hangin':
I agree with these guys.
For 80 MPH with a 23" prop, 4,800 RPMs, and 10% slip, he would need a drive with a gear ratio of 1.18 to 1.
More likely he has an Alpha with 1.5 which would give him 62 MPH. I'd be shocked if that slug could do over 55. But even if it does 62 at least it's a boat I can beat, if only just barely. :)