Hallett 290 with 525hp

OldSchoolBoats said:

We called it the limo. Rides like a dream.

From a driving standpoint, I thought it handled very well and felt solid. No chine at higher speeds and just a little bit of trim freed it up.

Best we saw was 81 on GPS.

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Runs2rch said:

2 people and a 1/4 tank?

The old and new 290's are super stable. They have a very flat attitude. With a 600 four of us full tank ran 84 on gps.

They are great boats. Just roll it up on plane. Downside is they are pretty heavy for a single.

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OldSchoolBoats said:

Little more than a 1/4, but just Randy and I. Labbed 26 B1.

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Runs2rch said:

Nice!

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ServiceCall$ said:

Got it out finally for first ride. Highly impressed with, speed, power and handling!

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steak&lobster said:

glad 2 hear, I was sad to sell. . .

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ServiceCall$ said:

Got it out finally for first ride. Highly impressed with, speed, power and handling!

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fastenuff3 said:

how fast did it go in the Midwest. did you have anybody in the open bow?

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Runs2rch said:

Corn Fed picked up 5 mph!!!!

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fastenuff3 said:

the boats are about 5mph slower than the west coast speeds! a 28 howard with a 500 can only run about 68 in the Midwest!

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ServiceCall$ said:

I saw about 81-82 on GPS. Had about a 1/3 tank, me and a buddie. Was Cold out though so that prob helped. 40 degrees and water temp was 50 degrees.

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fastenuff3 said:

that is impressive.boating in the summer full of gear and family a honest 75.i bet that was one cold ride in 40 degree weather.

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ServiceCall$ said:

Oh it was pretty brutal ripping around in the cold. I had to get it out at least before winter set in here.

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