New ar210

[Thomas Barnes]

I just "upgraded" from an 04 lx210 to a 15 ar210. Im looking to add the second captains seat and maybe some tower speakers. Any recommendations. I miss that 2 stroke power, anyone done any mods to get this boat moving any faster?

 

[itsdgm]

Welcome aboard @Thomas Barnes and congrats on the upgrade. I don't have any solution for increasing power and over the years I haven't read anything that would be cost effective. The only potential that I see would be to change impellers. But that would make you choose between a better hole shot, or more top end speed. Can't have them both ;(.

Anyway, I'm sure you're loving the increased comfort and storage situation over the smaller boat. Any pics?

 

[Thomas Barnes]

I love the boat, very practical. I bought it this past weekend. I was torn between 3. I liked the ar190 with the super charger for 10k less. But I had to go with fuel capacity. The salesman told me they both run about 46mph. I got 37mph tops. I did keep the 2 stroke too, that beast runs 64. I guess it depends on tbe day which one goes out. It's nice to have options, will post some pics soon

 

[itsdgm]

I love the boat, very practical. I bought it this past weekend. I was torn between 3. I liked the ar190 with the super charger for 10k less. But I had to go with fuel capacity. The salesman told me they both run about 46mph. I got 37mph tops. I did keep the 2 stroke too, that beast runs 64. I guess it depends on tbe day which one goes out. It's nice to have options, will post some pics soon

What altitude are the lakes that youre running at? What rpm's are you turning?

 

[Thomas Barnes]

I'm on the east coast, all salt water at sea level. It's pushing about 8k rpm. Is there a break in period for these motors?

 

[jlcj7]

37mph seems slow for this boat at sea level. I have the previous model (same engines) and mine runs 47-48 all day long (full tank 4-5 adults on board, bimini down)

Runs more like 45 when water is choppy

 

[itsdgm]

There is a break in period, I'm not sure what it is, but it should be in the owners manual. However, I don't think that the boat self regulates a max speed during the break in period. I get about the same rpm's maybe closer to 8100 and probably 43-44 mph with Bimini up, full tank of fuel a few people on board but smooth water. It takes a bit for the boat to get to top speed, but it eventually does.

 

[Thomas Barnes]

I've only had it out once, running around in creeks. Not alot of room, but still wide open for a couple minutes. I will see what happens. I was just expecting similar power to the lx210. I knew it would be a little slower, but 30mph.....that's extremely disappointing. I love the boat, extremely smooth ride and comfortable to be in.

 

[itsdgm]

30 mph is slow. You should be easily over 40.