I have an older one. It's probably the same size by today's standards. I really like it except that its has an OMC outdrive. I love the seating, four seats and then a seat across the back, plenty of room. Also, the cabin is roomy, my kids (nine and six) and I often sleep on it. Two adults could be a little tight but my wife and weren't too cramped. Mine came with a porta-potty as well. The boat rides nice and has plenty of power (I have the 5.7 too). It's no hot rod but it does fine for me. Actually wish it would go faster, who doesn't! It cruises at about 25-28 MPH at 3000RPM and tops out at probably around 40MPH with just me on it, maybe a little faster. I need to get a GPS to check it. It does good on gas as long as you don't lay into the secondarys. Speedo seems to be runnin a little slow. Great family boat, you'll enjoy it for years.
Are you running the standard 14 x 19 or 14.5 x 17 props? Mine came with a quicksilver 1920 p23. The RPM's are low (3600) at 40 mph and has a slow hole shot.
Old post but I tried both; the 17" and 19" pitch in stainless Mirage props. Go for the 19". Because of the lifting strakes this hull will only go 40 mph (+/-). The 19" prop is perfect unless you're at full throttle. It has a great cruise, great hole-shot and almost unbelievable economy.
I tried a 21" first actually and it was way too much. The 23" pitch must be awful.
Congrads on your SR! I got an 85 250 cuddy and absolutely love it! Big and stable. My wife gets a kick out of me sittin in it sipping my drink and listening to the radio on its trailer in our yard. Also my good neighbor Jack is sick and tired of me light'n up his house with my Jabsco spot light. (he he)
I just picked up a 1988 250 FC, just about the exact same boat. What kind of performance do you get from yours? Mine has the 350/260hp Merc but I could only get the speedo to register about 25mph at 4200 rpm's. I have a 15 pitch prop in good shape.