Hallett 290 with 525hp

[Runs2rch]

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.

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.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

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.

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

 

[Runs2rch]

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

Nice!

 

[ServiceCall$]

Nice!

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

 

[steak&lobster]

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

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

 

[ServiceCall$]

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

I?m sure it?s a nice boat. Thanks for selling it to me!

 

[fastenuff3]

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

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

 

[Runs2rch]

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

Corn Fed picked up 5 mph!!!!

 

[fastenuff3]

Corn Fed picked up 5 mph!!!!

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!

 

[ServiceCall$]

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!

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.

 

[fastenuff3]

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.

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.

 

[ServiceCall$]

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.

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

 

[fastenuff3]

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

did you see the 2012 maxmarine has with 600. will be a bargain at 100