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    Top speed of the F20 Predator

    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?

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    what engine? mercs a little faster brian latimer has videos on you tube about speeds and set ups on the falcons also
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    250 Merc

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    My new one will have the Yamaha SHO on it and I will give a report in the near future on speed, etc.

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    Probably 85-88, but not quite as fast as the new Rangers.
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    85-88 maybe on the interstate.

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    Your going to see 74 - 75 with you loaded and with a partner 72ish
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leonard Bullet21XD View Post
    85-88 maybe on the interstate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KHNC View Post
    Probably 85-88, but not quite as fast as the new Rangers.

    Rangers are even slow on the interstate!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leonard Bullet21XD View Post
    85-88 maybe on the interstate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leonard Bullet21XD View Post
    85-88 maybe on the interstate.
    I know, was throwing out some sarcasm. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craigjc00 View Post
    Rangers are even slow on the interstate!

    LOL, usually old women drivers.
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.