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A couple of really good mid 90's boats to look for would be a Stratos 273 with a 150 or it's Javelin twin (373 I think). Another would be the Procraft SP180 with a 150 or 175 or it's Astro twin (the...

I'm not very informed on OMC motors, but if you've got 23-24lbs of pressure at 4" below pad, you should be able to come up quite a bit and gain some RPM's and speed.

To the OP: I agree with your last statement. If they were looking for a 80-90 mph boat, why would they call about a Triton?

Still use 2 Quantum American Series 6'6" MH rods, and my Quantum Dance Class 6'6" MH is still my favorite worm rod.

Still use 2 Quantum American Series 6'6" MH rods, and a Quantum Dance Class 6'6" MH is still my favorite worm rod.

I have a 2.4 liter Mariner 200 with the stock lower unit. I want a lower unit with a low water pick-up so I can try out some surfacing type props. Could send my LU off to Bob's and have a Big Foot...

I've got a 17.5' Sprint with a 2.4 liter 200 Mariner with 6" Vance manual jackplate. I would like to try to run a surfacing typ prop on it but need a lower unit with a low water pickup. I could...

I believe Swamprat must be right because my '91 Sprint 275 is almost an exact copy of a Hydra-Sports X-270 hull.

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You're absolutly right on with this post. But I just love the 'ol X-270 hull. Roark Summerford was way ahead of his time back in 1980 & '81. It's no wonder a new modern Bullet almost looks like a...

The 1984 model was actually called the VL-270 to designate the Vee Loc hull configuration. It was 17' 5" long with a 81" beam. Advertised dry weight was around 850 lbs. if memory serves me...

In '84, it would have had the VL (Vee Loc) designation instead of the X. But I agree, it looks like a fish & ski model. I never saw a 270 on a dual axle trailer. It could be a larger boat than a...

It's not too bad of a job. When you get ready too stab the lower unit shaft back into the mid section, have somebody use a socket and breaker bar to turn the flywheel, and the lower unit should go...

I want to replace the water hoses on my mid 80's 2.4 liter 200HP Mariner because they're old and starting to leak in places. Can I just use automotive type heater hose and if so, what size? I was...

If the motor is still pretty strong and you have a jackplate, raise the motor to around 3" below the pad and try to find a 23P Tempest. You'll have to install a flat trim tab if you run a Tempest...

TreyB55, beautiful '83 you got there!

The Vance jackplates manufactured in Tennessee are great one piece plates at reasonable prices.

I use 93 octane in my old 80's 2.4 liter carbed motor. I've never had a problem with it. I've actually let the boat set for 3 or 4 months at a time with no Stabil in the fuel, and the 93 octane...

I'm turning an old A40 27P Tempest to 6K RPM with an old mid 80's 2.4 liter Mariner on my 17.5' Sprint. At this RPM the GPS says I'm running 70-72 MPH. But my hull is kinda light at around 1,100...

I have a Vance 6", one-piece plate on my boat. It is a great plate. Works flawlessly, and looks good too.

On a VL-270 with a 150hp and at least a 6" plate with motor about 3" below the pad, you should be able to turn a big eared 25P prop like a Tempest to close to 6,000 RPM. Reason being the VL270 is a...

lilmule, that VL-270 looks like it's in really good shape. Is the transom still solid? How does it run with the Yammy?

Not currently in a club, but here is mine:
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From what I've heard, the 286's like a good bit of set back. I would try to find a 25P Raker (one of the originals, not the Raker II). If that doesn't satify you, go with a 12" plate before you...

I've got a 17.5' 275 with a mid 80's 2.4 liter Mariner. I'm running a 27P A40 Tempest (one of the old ones with the rubber hub). Best speed I've got so far is 72mph (GPS) turning a hair over 6K...