'84 Sportsman Performance

[CT_V-20]

I finally looked at top speed with my GPS on my '84 248 Sportsman with a '99 5.7L EFI 260 hp engine. With four adults (I'd guess 750 pounds), 3 kids (another 200 pounds), full tank of gas (just splashed it Friday), a days worth of food, drink, gear and one kayak - I measured 38 mph at 4300 RPMs. Can't tell you the size of my stainless prop. Not too bad for a 25-year old lady with probably 25 coats of bottom paint.

 

[reelapeelin]

I finally looked at top speed with my GPS on my '84 248 Sportsman with a '99 5.7L EFI 260 hp engine. With four adults (I'd guess 750 pounds), 3 kids (another 200 pounds), full tank of gas (just splashed it Friday), a days worth of food, drink, gear and one kayak - I measured 38 mph at 4300 RPMs. Can't tell you the size of my stainless prop. Not too bad for a 25-year old lady with probably 25 coats of bottom paint.

Sounds pretty ZIPPY!!...Love those boats...when I grow up I want an Offshore

 

[willy]

That is sweet, like Ozzie when i get to be Franco's age I hope to get one my self

 

[Monkey Butler]

Sounds like a schweeet ride, any idea on the fuel burn?

One of these days MJ will make us 248/250 owners a sub forum, right below the Sea Box one!

 

[CT_V-20]

Sorry no idea of fuel burn. "Burned" 4 beers though.

 

[reelapeelin]

Sorry no idea of fuel burn. "Burned" 4 beers though.

Sounds like about a 2 hour trip... ...or about 2 BPH ... and that's w/out spillin' any on the GPS ...

 

[jasoncooperpcola]

My 86 250 SPortsman goes right at 43ish miles per hour at 4500 rpm. Thats with 2 150 1986 Yamahas.

 

[jasoncooperpcola]

But i am? WTH

 

[reelapeelin]

My 86 250 SPortsman goes right at 43ish miles per hour at 4500 rpm. Thats with 2 150 1986 Yamahas.

...and you still got some revs left at 4500...what'll she do WOT?...