Any 271 owners with 500/525's and/or DPX drives?

[C_Spray]

A friend is looking at nice 2001 271 with a 500/DPX package. I've heard that 271's can be hard to get up on plane. This package sounds like it will handle that issue.

What sort of speeds do these boats run with a 500 or 525?

Thanks!

[C_Spray]

Nobody? Wheres Supersilvercoupe when I need him?

[tony manzella]

Originally Posted by C_Spray

A friend is looking at nice 2001 271 with a 500/DPX package. I've heard that 271's can be hard to get up on plane. This package sounds like it will handle that issue.

What sort of speeds do these boats run with a 500 or 525?

Thanks!

The Dpx 500s But I'v Got A 2000 271 With A 540ci With A 525 intake Thats A mid 80s G P S With 4 people on board Runs Like It's On A Rail Thats For Sale on Seriousoffshore" Looking To Go BIGGER" !

[02603sec]

1993, 502 415 hp stock 22p prop 51mph @4800.
I get up to plane no problem with people and a full tank

[C_Spray]

Originally Posted by tony manzella

The Dpx 500s But I've Got A 2000 271 With A 540ci With A 525 intake thats A mid 80s GPS...

Sounds like about 620 hp there?

Originally Posted by 02603sec

1993, 502 415 hp stock 22p prop 51mph @4800

That's a non-stepped hull, so it's hard to compare. Thanks anyway.

Looks like we should expect upper 60's at least...

[tony manzella]

Originally Posted by C_Spray

Sounds like about 620 hp there?

That's a non-stepped hull, so it's hard to compare. Thanks anyway.

Looks like we should expect upper 60's at least...

All naturel asp 656hp/647tq @ 5100 revs its 85mph gps.

[humbler]

Originally Posted by C_Spray

A friend is looking at nice 2001 271 with a 500/DPX package. I've heard that 271's can be hard to get up on plane. This package sounds like it will handle that issue.

What sort of speeds do these boats run with a 500 or 525?

Thanks!

Assuming this is the one out in Nevada? Did they ever looking into any deeper? I'm strongly considering looking more seriously at this thing since the price keeps dropping, and the prices on nice 242s just seem to keep moving up. I'm real happy with the Volvos in my PC, so I'm not afraid of this one.

[boatinbill]

Chuck, this is Bill Clark from college days (been a long time since we have chatted), I have 1999 271 with a HP500 EFI, currently running a 24p Bravo 1 prop, not issues coming on plane. Not as quick as a twin engine but muh better than a 27 Fountain. I am sure a DPX would give it a rocket holeshot. Prop slip at speed (both mid range and top end seems to be more of a problem with Bravo 1 prop.

[Berglund]

Originally Posted by humbler

Assuming this is the one out in Nevada? Did they ever looking into any deeper? I'm strongly considering looking more seriously at this thing since the price keeps dropping, and the prices on nice 242s just seem to keep moving up. I'm real happy with the Volvos in my PC, so I'm not afraid of this one.

I ended up buying that one. It went off market December 18th.
It'll be leaving US. for Sweden New Years Eve

If anyone reading this ever were at BoulderBoats checking it out, I would really appreciate if you shared your thoughts.

Thanks!

[C_Spray]

Originally Posted by boatinbill

Chuck, this is Bill Clark from college days (been a long time since we have chatted), I have 1999 271 with a HP500 EFI, currently running a 24p Bravo 1 prop, not issues coming on plane. Not as quick as a twin engine but muh better than a 27 Fountain. I am sure a DPX would give it a rocket holeshot. Prop slip at speed (both mid range and top end seems to be more of a problem with Bravo 1 prop.

Great to hear from you Bill, and thanks for the input. My friend reduced his budget considerably and bought a nice used Checkmate locally.

Originally Posted by Berglund

I ended up buying that one. It went off market December 18th. It'll be leaving US. for Sweden New Years Eve.

Good move. Be sure to let us all know how well it runs. May I ask how much you paid for it?