The V 20 hits 50mph tops, but any faster ?
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Bygracealone
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Let's wait to hear what Craigan's top speed will be with my old V (dually) and the 225 on that bracket... I bet she'll fly.
THEFERMANATOR
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I've had my HYDRA-SPORTS that fast with my 225(or at least that's what the cowling says
), and it weighs about 800 pounds more in just hull weight. I believe 60 is possible, but the deep vee hull has drawbacks at those speeds. A deep vee hull will continue to climb up the faster you go so there is less boat in the water the faster you push her. The problem lies in the fact that at a certain speed there is so little of the boat hull in the water that she eventually becomes very unstable.
RABBITFISH
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I have pushed the limit with my 225 Yamaha once or twice and it ran up to 54 mph, by gps, however it was not very reassuring the way the boat felt under me....It felt like at any minute it would lose control...much more stable around the 40 mph range.....
cterrebonne
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im sure a single 300x on a adj jackplate with it propped out for top end would run 60. strong engine. i think though that going over 65 with out any serious amount of hp would not be possible.
RidgeRunner
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I'll try.
I ain't affraid.
I have a 2.4L Merc 200 pushing 48mph on a bracket. The boat is heavy for a lot of speed but she feels great. Turns are not a problem at 48 she still has some edges in the water. In a few weeks my CC gets a 3.0L 250EFI. I won't know top end for a few weeks (break-in) but I think it might be close to 60. I did a similar swap on a 22 Pursuit Cuddy and went from 41 to 55mph. Doing it to cruise 40 at about 4000 rpm.
My 20 has some hook built into the chines, all of them probably do. I removed about 50% when the hull was flipped and spent countless hours blocking and sanding. I would guess the round keel at the stern will probably give a bit of chine walk at ??? speed. With no real pad to run on I don't really know. Maybe it will rise to the innermost chines and just fly.
These boats sold, virtually unchanged, for how many years? The reason is that they handle water better than most, everyone love the lines and they offer good versatility.IMO
A 300x
That would be cool. You could never be accused of underpowering. Boat Insurance? Call Lords of London...
I ain't affraid.
I have a 2.4L Merc 200 pushing 48mph on a bracket. The boat is heavy for a lot of speed but she feels great. Turns are not a problem at 48 she still has some edges in the water. In a few weeks my CC gets a 3.0L 250EFI. I won't know top end for a few weeks (break-in) but I think it might be close to 60. I did a similar swap on a 22 Pursuit Cuddy and went from 41 to 55mph. Doing it to cruise 40 at about 4000 rpm.
My 20 has some hook built into the chines, all of them probably do. I removed about 50% when the hull was flipped and spent countless hours blocking and sanding. I would guess the round keel at the stern will probably give a bit of chine walk at ??? speed. With no real pad to run on I don't really know. Maybe it will rise to the innermost chines and just fly.
These boats sold, virtually unchanged, for how many years? The reason is that they handle water better than most, everyone love the lines and they offer good versatility.IMO
A 300x
That would be cool. You could never be accused of underpowering. Boat Insurance? Call Lords of London...cterrebonne
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i can promise you that 470 wont get you past 55. on radar or gps.
and about the v-20 chine walking, it would probably ride like a checkmate or a baja (if im thinking of the older 80's v hull ski boats) where was it feels like the front end is hanging out there and it will rock but not too bad. not if the weight dist is all messed up then who knows. maybe a up and a hard roll to the right.
RidgeRunner
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Hope not. It would be a shame to come this far with this project to see it spread all over terrebonne bay. (Captain included) Baby steps.. but that image will be burned into my mind from here on. Thanks
Bonita Dan
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With the old 3.7l(in newer condition) I was able to pull off 52mph on the gps,light load,top folded up,trimed out to the max,etc and it didn't really chime walk but there wasn't much of the boat in the water. Didn't really feel unsafe either just very light on an extremely calm day. With the new tricked out plant we're talking about speeds up to if not in excess of 60mph so we'll see what happens and I'll keep yall updated when it happens. I hope the old girl can handle it but if there are no more posts from me,well ya know what happened then. Bye,Bye Bobo!
When my dad bought my boat brand new right out of the box with the Yamaha 225 in 1989, I was pushin high 50's. Talkin' 57-58mph. According to the speedo. Don't think it ever hit the 60 mark. I have heard they called that model 225 "a cheater" motor because she was pushin more like 235 hps. I am sure one of you guys would know if this is true or if it was just a rumor. Wish I knew more about motors in 1999 when I traded the 225 in for the 200, would have never done it.
Boat use to rip. Now she is old and water logged but I still love her so much. Had a great day with my girls on the water Friday fishing and clamming. Full tank of gas four year old, two tear old, wife and me. With the '99 Yamaha 200 and the Bimini kite up and the fastest I could go with flat calm water was 47mph. Trimmed to the max and pushin only 5000 rpms (the highest I could get them). I think I have to much prop on her.
Boat use to rip. Now she is old and water logged but I still love her so much. Had a great day with my girls on the water Friday fishing and clamming. Full tank of gas four year old, two tear old, wife and me. With the '99 Yamaha 200 and the Bimini kite up and the fastest I could go with flat calm water was 47mph. Trimmed to the max and pushin only 5000 rpms (the highest I could get them). I think I have to much prop on her.
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Genie Aye
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I have a 200HO E-tec on the back of mine--with 60 GA of fuel and my average load for fishing and 3 people--I have seen 53.6 on GPS--and she is feeling a bit light.
I had a 98 Yamaha 225 and it did not run this fast--not even close--upper 40's--and yes it was proped right.
I pull no punches and tell it like it is.
I had a 98 Yamaha 225 and it did not run this fast--not even close--upper 40's--and yes it was proped right.
I pull no punches and tell it like it is.
RidgeRunner
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Repowered last weekend with the 250 EFI Merc. Break-in forthcoming... Can't wait to see what it does. Someone who I respect for knowing what fast really is told me mid 50's. I was hoping for more. Anybody want to take a Guess as to how fast. Maybe we could start a pool. The proceeds could go to charity. Previous best was 47.9 MPH with the old 200 carb 2.4L wound up to 6300 rpm.
The boat---
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RidgeRunner
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That's impressive.. That HO must have some real juice. How many HP does that motor produce?
RidgeRunner
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Thanks Nipper, lots of $$$ and time on this one.
I got you down for 52.8 MPH.
Anyone else?
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THEFERMANATOR
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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
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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?
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