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VtSteve · 09-22-2009, 08:37 AM

That's the best course OCD. That boat can do great through waves and big chop at 40 to 50 all day long. That's pretty much what I want. The base 525 or even less is plenty. I don't need a full time mechanic or extra engines and parts in my storage either. I was surprised at the relative low use of fuel for some of these boats. It's all about RPM's and the hull's efficiency. The Formula 290SS I looked at had only twin 350's, but they were pushing a nearly 9000 pound boat

Topped out at 57 mph, but drank quite a bit of fuel at around 28 gph if I remember correctly. That's more than many cruisers.

Good luck with the new power, I think you're making the smart move.

09-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#60
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	That's the best course OCD. That boat can do great through waves and big chop at 40 to 50 all day long. That's pretty much what I want. The base 525 or even less is plenty. I don't need a full time mechanic or extra engines and parts in my storage either. I was surprised at the relative low use of fuel for some of these boats. It's all about RPM's and the hull's efficiency. The Formula 290SS I looked at had only twin 350's, but they were pushing a nearly 9000 pound boat Topped out at 57 mph, but drank quite a bit of fuel at around 28 gph if I remember correctly. That's more than many cruisers. Good luck with the new power, I think you're making the smart move.