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[ayork3177]

Does anybody know the top speed of the '08 Islandia. I have searched all over the net and can't find it anywhere. I am torn between buying an '07 or '08 and am curious if the supercharged motors are worth the extra expense. Thanks in advance for any help.

[Kevin Leclair]

I am not exactly sure since I have never driven this boat, but if I had to take a guess I would say somewhere around 40 - 45 mph. Your local dealer should be able to let you know if you give them a call.

[keviseeb]

You may not believe this, I know we were surprised when we got 57.6 MPH out of the 2008 Islandia. We checked it twice, upwind and downwind and that was the average. With the 310 HP package last year you were lucky to get over 48 MPH. We have found that speed to be consistant with all of the 2008 models we have sold. That is the same speed almost to the tenth that the 230 Challenger SE recorded as well. We also found that at cruise of 29 to 32 mph the 430 HP Islandia was running nearly 1,200 RPM less than the 310 HP package making it quieter. I'm guessing there is very little fuel consumption difference because of that fact as well. The bottom line is the 430 HP engine package is worth it!

Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine

[ayork3177]

That is awsome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to respond