how fast should this boat go

[chumslinger]

i am in the process of repairing a 1971 glastron v164 with aq130c engine, 250 outdrive and 14x19 prop. i was just wondering about what to expect as far as speed assuming the boat isnt overloaded, engine at optimum performance, etc etc thanks for any info

 

[180shabah]

Re: how fast should this boat go

Just a guess, but 40ish.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how fast should this boat go

Same speed as the towing vehicle

Probably mid 30's. Do a search for Theoretical Speed here on iboats and there is a specific formula that is normally close.

 

[chumslinger]

Re: how fast should this boat go

does anyone have experience with these older glastron boats? quality? durability? for almost 40 years old, the hull seems to be in good shape-solid floor,transom, outdrive...i am rebuilding the engine now..any tricks i can do to get 150 hp out of the old aq? i am also redoing all wiring, fuel lines, rebuilding or replacing anything i can take off engine. i want a SAFE boat

 

[chumslinger]

Re: how fast should this boat go

by the way thank you for the replies

 

[MikDee]

Re: how fast should this boat go

Check out this thread, and links to a cam

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=311362

 

[QC]

Re: how fast should this boat go

His is not a 3.0 . . . It is a Volvo block

 

[MikDee]

Re: how fast should this boat go

His is not a 3.0 . . . It is a Volvo block

Thanks QC, point noted,,, just trying to help, so be it.

 

[chumslinger]

Re: how fast should this boat go

love the 16 foot thompson. gotta love the old wood boats!