tbirdusa

Dumb question Ed... but what exactly is a Scorpion. Small block boat I assume. Is it big HP in a smaller package so that it has a real good "balance" to it? 500 HP out of a small block isn't unreasonable is it? I ask as we're looking at the 32 sensation in the classifieds this week end and its a small block boat. I only get one shot at getting this right and if the boat is too slow in 4 months after purchase, I'll be kicking myself for years as selling it may be a headache. My buddy bought a 29 with twin BB's and thought it was the sheet... for 2 months. then it turned pig on him and he was disappointed with only 239 payments to go. it was / is a 310 boat.

Ebay Ed

not sure on the HP but his boat runs around 70 and yes they are small blocks

tbirdusa

70 sounds good until your boat runs that. Same problem with 120 mph boat. Good til you got one that runs that. Not that i would know..... Jusss sayin

jetskidrewski

Page on the 377 Scorpion.

340 HP - 377 CID small block. 6.2L

http://www.mercurymercruiser.com/mer...Scorpion%20377

bavboym3

This is all very true. I own a 2004 30 Outlaw with HO's.

HO Runs 80-82mph with the right props (Mag will do 74-76mph with right props)
Turns amazing! Handles the Power Great!
Very easy to upgrade stereo, and electronics
The cuddy is AMAZING! You can sit 5-6 people in there like its a wrap around couch and watch TV.... Then you can put the seats down and turn it into a huge bed for sleepovers!
Obviously the engines are hard to work on (most dual engine boats are). Changing plugs/Impeller is very tight to get to!
The Lathem steering is great, and requires little to no maintenance (Most 30 outlaws have Lathem I believe)
I like having the throttle's & shifters on separate sides of each other. I know the 33OL has them all together on the right

Only Issues Ive had:
Engine's hard to work on
Headliner has come down a few times and needed re glued
The Access Panel in the Head likes to come loose
With the 496HO's it would be nice to have XR drives (I broke one prop shaft)
The fridge latch stinks. Im gonna use some velcro to reinforce it I think


Here are a few pictures:

jetskidrewski

If memory serves me right, Baja did put the motors in before installing the deck. XT?

XT-Innovator

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Correct, but every model was built that way.

XT