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i am looking at a 2005 285 magnum w/ a 175 evinrude on it, i heard that the magnum hulls were just the old javelin hulls? is that true? has anyone ever rode in a 285, and whats the top speed i can expect it has a jackplate,hotfoot,lams480,x125, motorguide digital 82lb, tandem axel trailer w/ brakes.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rwilsonjr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i am looking at a 2005 285 magnum w/ a 175 evinrude on it, i heard that the magnum hulls were just the old javelin hulls? is that true? has anyone ever rode in a 285, and whats the top speed i can expect it has a jackplate,hotfoot,lams480,x125, motorguide digital 82lb, tandem axel trailer w/ brakes. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have one for sale on the boats for sale page. It's a regular 285 w/ a 150 Johnson. The only difference between my motor and the 175 Johnson is carbs. I'll put it on you and the money you save you can have a 175. My best top speed was 64 w/ a light load. Rides and fishes alot bigger than 18.5 footer. 62 hours on my motor. Holler if you need more details. http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif Oh Javelin hull.....yes....true....proven hulls. Great boats.
All 285 hulls are the old 185 Javelin hull. The Magnum hull is no different from a regular 285.
With a jackplate and the right setup you'll see 66-67 with a light load and 63 or so with two people.
I had an '04 model and loved it. I ran a 25 Tempest prop. The boat rides, handles and fishes great. http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif
I had an 03 stratos/jav 185, same hull and it was a really good smooth running boat.