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Hello, I'll get straight to it. I'm a rather new owner and have a 1987 Regal Royal 250 XL with an 87' OMC 5.0L 230 HP +Cobra drive. The boat weights 4000lbs, but with gas, people, etc. I'm sure I'm pushing close to 5000lbs or more. WOT is supposed to be between 4000-4400. I only can get 3800 or...
Hey Guys,
It's time to re-power my Regal. It has a OMC 5.0 305 with a Cobra (not King) outdrive. The 5.0 is blown and I want to power up. How much larger can I go with my current outdrive (which is great shape)? I'd like to go up to a 7.4, but not sure if the outdrive can handle it. My boat is...
Hello all.
I am a novice boat owner. After months of research I bought a 1987 Regal Royal 250 XL with a 5.0 OMC with a Cobra outdrive. I really like the look and history of the Royal and felt it fit the needs of our family. Before buying, had the previous owner start the boat and engage the...
