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06-07-2010, 11:23 PM #16
Uhhffff, sounds Killer!!!! Keep us post it!!!
2001 Velocity 220 - 300xs by DBR - Sold
2001 Motion 25, 03-250xs's
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06-08-2010, 12:14 PM #17
I've always run 2.5 200's and 225's. I've now got a 2.5 200xs, and below 4K the fuel comsumtion is cut down by close to half the amout of fuel. above 5500, I think she's burning the same amount.
985-255-9591. Thanks Randy
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06-08-2010, 04:12 PM #18
Bigtis is that half the amount compared with the 2.5 200 or the 225?
I wonder if yous aw any difference in speed from going to the 200 to the 200xs's? How cdo you compare both engines? I have a 2.5 200 carb now.
Thx
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06-20-2010, 03:33 PM #19
Sorry don't want to hi-jack your post, but I am very impressed with the fuel mileage of the 300xs'
I have Happy Pigs old 25' Motion. He was running 300X's, I think he was running 111 in fresh water and ~114 in salt.
I bought it with 225's and ran 90 mph.
I have just replaced the 225's with new 300xs' with offshore mids and sportmaster 1.62's. It came out of breakin mode last week. I have hit 106 into about 8 mph wind off the front right, on the Columbia River. I had the benefit of a few mile an hour current. The engines have to be getting at least 3 mpg, just not using much fuel.
I want more speed any idea's would be appreciated. I mounted the engines directly to the transom, 1 -1/2" above, gearcases straight forward, no toe, props turning out. I run stock mercury 3-blade 15x34's. I think the engines are turning 6000 rpm, I haven't looked at the tach's close enough.
I have less than 4 hours on the engines, so they may loosen up some more.Last edited by jpf091959; 06-20-2010 at 05:50 PM.
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08-16-2010, 10:07 PM #20Member
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I don't get how the outboards are loosing speed with direct injection.... Ski-doo just came out with there Etec on the 800r motor and its gained a few hp and revs faster, no smoke gets 19mpg and has more torque...
I've read 5 articles on Etec and its amazing, modding might be a pain but its efficient all the way up till 90% throttle, WOT only alittle better, pending (sled only) exhaust valves.
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10-03-2010, 10:38 AM #21
Hey Skater 32, Any progress with the 300x mods??
2001 Velocity 220 - 300xs by DBR - Sold
2001 Motion 25, 03-250xs's
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10-03-2010, 11:46 AM #22
we are process of laying graphics out .Here is rough idea, color is benz silver and new camaro synergy green . The stripes are going to be snake-skin appearing
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10-03-2010, 01:27 PM #23
Nice, it will be a sweet looking cat!!
And how about the motors?
2001 Velocity 220 - 300xs by DBR - Sold
2001 Motion 25, 03-250xs's
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10-03-2010, 09:45 PM #24
engines are just about done but spoke to Shaun and said have them ready end of this winter . I have had this project for two years now and getting restless and to be honest I want a 40 Skater with big power and # 6 drives so I may not have this long
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10-03-2010, 10:40 PM #25
Cool!! Just keep us post it on the progress!!! 32's are really cool, I'll be pushing to at least get a 24 in the next couple of years, I'm thinking in getting a hull and then work on it. We'll see. Take care!!
2001 Velocity 220 - 300xs by DBR - Sold
2001 Motion 25, 03-250xs's
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10-03-2010, 10:50 PM #26
Trust me **** is for free , just saw a 32 with 800 SC and # 5 drives go for 28 k on trailer . 24 is too small and in my opinion a death trap
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10-04-2010, 12:05 AM #27
Hmm, interesting!!
Well, my idea is to go with the economic set up package, a 24' either Skater, Predator, Liberator or Motion and ad a single 300x Simonized to 350hp+ I know it won't be the fastest 24 out there but 95mph+ will be fast enough to have some fun without braking the bank. insurance wont hurt much either. We'll see!!
Take care Buddy!
2001 Velocity 220 - 300xs by DBR - Sold
2001 Motion 25, 03-250xs's
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This is kind of where I am. We may be upgrading to a larger boat from a Hydrostream Vector. I'm trying to find the perfect boat for what I'd like to do.
I'm thinking open bow for more folks, like a dcb open bow, or a ultra custom shadow deck 23. My wife really wants the room.
We have a few smaller rivers near by then we have some bigger waters and even the mouth near the bay in Virginia. Bay's probably a little rouch, normally for what I'd like.
But, I'd like to stay with a large outboard, 300 I guess and just go as fast as I can when I want but normally just run around cruising mostly, tubes etc.
Now looking at mpg fuel rates and boats.