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Old 03-22-2016, 08:48 AM
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Default Buying a boat and need some advice!
I'm in the market for a boat. I'm a salt water fisherman but I don't know much about go fast boats. There's a guy selling a 98 272 baja with a built 600hp motor with a supercharger , it has an XR drive. Can the drive handle it? I realize it's about take off, slowing down and no hole shot. Thanks in advance from a newbie.
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I ran a 271 Formula with a Whippled 635hp, XR 1.50, 26P bravo 1 for 4 years no problems.
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It has a 30p prop. Should I down size?
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Get the boat on the water and run it before you start changing parts. Save your $ for drive repairs and drive upgrades, your going to need it.
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It will be fine. Nothing to worry about
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He has a spare drive for $3000 more. Is that a fair price?
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It has a 30p prop. Should I down size?
Find out what the gear ratio is in the XR before you start playing with props.
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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Jake
Find out what the gear ratio is in the XR before you start playing with props.
Ok I will. I really appreciate the help.
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