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80'S-A-GOGO
11-12-2007, 06:54 PM
How Much Hp Can I Create And Keep Alphas

McGary911
11-12-2007, 07:05 PM
Depends on the boat, as weight is also a factor, but much over 400 could get tricky. 400 you have to baby it........

VetteLT193
11-13-2007, 07:44 AM
It also depends on how you drive it and where. If you are an offshore guy, taking on big waves and airing it out the power is going to be a whole lot less. If you are careful driver, you can go even higher than 400.

Cuda
11-13-2007, 07:27 PM
My Merc certified mechanic I used in St Pete since I bought my very first boat, got over 3000 hours on a heavy fishboat, with a 454 in front of an Alpha. I pointed out is was probably because he kept drive oil in it, instead of salt water.:eek!: :)

f_inscreenname
11-13-2007, 07:45 PM
My Merc certified mechanic I used in St Pete since I bought my very first boat, got over 3000 hours on a heavy fishboat, with a 454 in front of an Alpha. I pointed out is was probably because he kept drive oil in it, instead of salt water.:eek!: :)

That and I'm sure he is not gunning it everywhere also.