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Jarlaxle
Aug 16, 2012Explorer II
Either the ISB's had more HP than advertised, the 454's had less, you weren't propped as well as you thought, or some combination of the three. Not complicated.
Note: maybe ten years ago, my cousin and his friend bought Mastercraft ski boats. Both bought them new (same dealer), the boats were absolutely identical down to the graphics, they were built within a week of each other with identical engines (Ford 351W, I think 225HP). My cousin's topped out 8-10MPH slower, solo or pulling a skier.
Note: maybe ten years ago, my cousin and his friend bought Mastercraft ski boats. Both bought them new (same dealer), the boats were absolutely identical down to the graphics, they were built within a week of each other with identical engines (Ford 351W, I think 225HP). My cousin's topped out 8-10MPH slower, solo or pulling a skier.
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