I have my F20 Predator on order they are supposed to start building it in April but I was wondering those with the same boat what is your top speed with a tournament load?
I have my F20 Predator on order they are supposed to start building it in April but I was wondering those with the same boat what is your top speed with a tournament load?
what engine? mercs a little faster brian latimer has videos on you tube about speeds and set ups on the falcons also
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
250 Merc
My new one will have the Yamaha SHO on it and I will give a report in the near future on speed, etc.
Probably 85-88, but not quite as fast as the new Rangers.
2022 Blazer 675 Ultimate
2022 Merc 300 Pro XS
2017 YZ250F
Kenny Hollingsworth<<<<<<<<<MY NAME!
828 674 6752
Hendersonville NC<<<<MY LOCATION!!
85-88 maybe on the interstate.
Your going to see 74 - 75 with you loaded and with a partner 72ish
Brian Brown
S2 Marine Pro Team
Blazer Boats Pro Team
Mercury Pro Team
Power Pole Pro Staff
2022 Blazer 675 Ultimate
2022 Merc 300 Pro XS
2017 YZ250F
Kenny Hollingsworth<<<<<<<<<MY NAME!
828 674 6752
Hendersonville NC<<<<MY LOCATION!!
2022 Blazer 675 Ultimate
2022 Merc 300 Pro XS
2017 YZ250F
Kenny Hollingsworth<<<<<<<<<MY NAME!
828 674 6752
Hendersonville NC<<<<MY LOCATION!!
Well I am 6'2 and 265lbs of Grade A beef. My buddy that goes with me most of the time is about the size of I was in 7th grade I'm guessing 170. Full fuel and live wells with a good amount of tackle and gear I can hit 72 with ease. I have a big AGM and and acid batteries. Flies out of the hole. If the live wells aren't full I have to back off. I can't imagine how fast it would be with lithium batteries. I know a couple guys that get 74-75 by themselves. I haven't tried that yet.
Myself and another guy I know actually lost 1-1.5 (on mine) and 2 mph (on his) going to lithiums. Thats not uncommon from what I have read. These boats are designed for that weight back there. Not a big deal the benefits of the lithium out weighs 1 mph in my book.
So how is the Predator with weight distribution? I keep my tackle in the middle except the day box I will have a dual console as well. I plan to have 5 batteries 3 trolling 1 cranking and 1 for sonar. I think that should keep it fairly even.
BCB these rigs like rear weight tackle wise. I would say if those 5 batteries are AGM the way you do tackle now will be just fine. If you go to lithium's you will want to move the heavy tackle to the rear.