Gprran1

For anyone who did not know, there is an adjustment on the back of the speedo. The best I could do is within 3-4 mph vs the GPS. As far as top speed, 59.1 with a few runs over 58, only on my second tank, figure I may get 2-3 more out of it when it gets around 10 hours on it.

We just purchased our 2005 speedster 200/370hp about a month ago. We've only had it on the water a handful of times. Just wondering if anyone else found the ride to be really rough? We are a family of 4 with 2 little ones, so topping out speed isn't an option with the kiddos on board. Plus, it freaks me out (yes I'm the wife ). We purchased the speedster because we liked the jet engine safety with our girls. Maybe this was a bad family boat choice?

When I took my boat out with the dealer for our "sea trial" on the lake, it was like glass. If I had gone out when there where white caps, I would not have bought the boat. I will say that when I go out with my buddies, the ride is ok because they are use to waverunner/seadoo's. thus you can go faster. But with the wife and our little one, with any real chop, cannot go over 25 mph. I thought with a 20 degree deadrise, I thought it would ride better.

SC, did you have any issues with your electrical issues with your boat i.e. not starting?

you run at WOT and you have only 4 hours on your boat, you are supposed to await 10 hours (break in periode) before runnig WOT, your supercharger clutch risk to failed. Give im the time to break in!

Dealer told me quick wot runs were ok after the first tank. 10 hours does make sense, thanks.

I bought an '05 S200 370 back in July.  After passing 10 hours and having its first service, I decided to start opening it up.

With a bimini top installed but down, 3/4 tank of gas, and me and one passenger, I only managed 55.4 mph as a top speed.  There was no wind, and the water was calm but not glass-smooth.  My rpms showed 7,800 port and about 7,600 stbd.

Wasn't this boat supposed to hit the mid-60's with two 185-Hp engines?  I can see a slight dropoff in speed for the extra weight, but 8 mph?

I would appreciate others' comments on the top speed of their boats.  I'm a little bit disappointed with the top speed.  Out-of-the-hole performance is fine, it's just the stop speed that I'm not happy with...

- Craig

I have the same boat, took it out a few weeks ago, water had about a 4 inch chop, full fuel, by myself 220 lbs, temp was in the low 80's, (Tampa Bay area), fresh water, have about 4 hours on it, best run was 59.1 with several runs over 58. The left engine is running about 200 more rpms than the right, would think I would be at 60 once it opens up all the way. The none SC models run 7300 or about 54 mph per the boat test I have read. The SC are suppose to run 7500 or 60-61. Have you had any electrical problems with the boat? Thanks Bill.