Tray Archer
Active Member
Richard where did you go run the boat Id like to see it in person I live in rockwall. you gould bring it out to Ray hubbard.
Give me a call some time
Tray
Give me a call some time
Tray
Neal,
Your model is faster than a Bassport Pro too... I was told they are the slowest model out of them all.
Most guys struggle to get 100mph with a stock 280 on an XB03. Things have to be perfect to get it. If this one is only 4-5mph less than that it would be VERY impressive.
I would love to see Craig's new boat with the 250xs and this one both loaded light run against one another from a complete stop. The 280s do have a lot of torque for a 2.5.
Good luck with it!
I agree with Roy. No offense Neal!! I know you were not tickled to death with your 225X on your Prosport. For whatever reason, our two Promax's were different. Had I not had the cracked block (don't say it Brian!!!) I would have been content with my ProMax especially since I knew that I had all the issues worked out of it.I Think it will run with the 250 all day, set Up correctly, and 2 equal drivers. I heard Lee Sanderson thinks it will run bigger mph on the big end than the 250. That is second hand info tho.
7750 1.87 27p 10% 95.4mph no reason it can't do that.
Going to take a skilled driver.....
I'm sure with a heavy fishing load the 3.0L would be a better choice. For many reasons, but the 280 has monster torq for a 2.5.. I can't believe how big a prop mine will turn with 175 gears... I can turn 30's well over 7000 rpms... I have figured out what the 280 likes, and it has been a learning curve. Not what i expected at all..
Roy
I've never seen a promax that wouldn't bog in 100 degree southern heat, put enough people in the boat, and bolt on a high pitched river-ridin' prop.
Put 4 200lb guys in an XB02 and tell me you can still jump on plane and pull big R's without propping down.....that's about the load you'd have to pack in one of the smaller boats to equate to a light load in a 21.
Ain't no replacement for displacement :beer:
I can certainly attest to that!!!!!One benefit of the promax on a 21......the cowling don't stick up as high and not as likely to get smacked by a sidearm cast from the guy fishing on the back.
Me too Craig :big grinI can certainly attest to that!!!!!
Dang Roy I thought that was our lil secret?!?!?!?!Richard do these guys know your running a 75 shot of NOS????????
Roy
Thanks, Shane, it's been a long time coming!!!! I told a buddy if I can bust 90, I'll be happy. Everything above that is gravy.Me too Craig :big grin
The boat looks GREAT Rich, you'll have that 280 singing in no time. For the numbers, if your happy that's all that matters. You had that motor waiting for an Ally to put it on for a long time, enjoy it :at the bar
Move those shot bags around until you figure out how much weight you need and where, then ditch a couple and move your batteries accordingly. Gotta carry those anyway, so ya might as well use 'em for ballast.I'm running 75 lb of lead shot in the port forward locker, and I notice a definite list to port on plane. Might be able to take out 25+ lb as I load up the boat with gear.
Absolutely...... I have no idea why guys add weight... Move what you have....Move those shot bags around until you figure out how much weight you need and where, then ditch a couple and move your batteries accordingly. Gotta carry those anyway, so ya might as well use 'em for ballast.
It did look really solid, but 60's the sweet spot... the 2.5 has a sound all of it's own. My wife can call my cell 2 mins after I shutdown from a run into hertford harbor, and we live a mile off the river LOL. How far outside of Houston are you? I'm bringing them a new helicopter very soon.Shane did you see the link to the video right below the 3rd picture? 60 mph is rock-solid, as you would expect.... And listen to the mota wind down...... SWEET!!!!
I'm about 35 miles north of downtown.... Would like very much to get together if you bring a helo over..... BTW - just finished 2 days ago setting the last structural rivet on the wings - still need to install nutplates on the inspection ports and attach the piano hinges for the flaps, but in general the wings are done! On to the fuselage!!!It did look really solid, but 60's the sweet spot... the 2.5 has a sound all of it's own. My wife can call my cell 2 mins after I shutdown from a run into hertford harbor, and we live a mile off the river LOL. How far outside of Houston are you? I'm bringing them a new helicopter very soon.