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Orthobam 10-03-2011 05:03 PM
Originally Posted by A.O. Razor (Post 3518498)
One thing to consider. When looking for boats in this size to run at LOTO, get a boat with #6 or Arneson drives. Even when running mild power like 525's, a big heavy boat on a rough lake, can and most likely will detonate the Bravo drives at some point. Saving money on things like drives now, can get real expensive fast. Yes, you can baby it, but what is the fun in that, and why have to worry?
How much (approximately) would it be to upgrade to #6 drives?

Are the bravo drives that come out worth anything resale?

blume 10-03-2011 05:13 PM
Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 3518821)
How much (approximately) would it be to upgrade to #6 drives?

Are the bravo drives that come out worth anything resale?
To add used 6's and transmissions and new tail pipes and have it re-rigged and have the transom glassed and recut would be around 100k. Add that to your 150k and get one with it already done.

verbi69 10-03-2011 05:14 PM
Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 3518821)
How much (approximately) would it be to upgrade to #6 drives?

Are the bravo drives that come out worth anything resale?
A better idea would be to bolt on a set of Arneson surface drives and sell the Bravos.
This bolt on would net you 10 mph easy!

C5Steve 10-03-2011 05:16 PM
I say this 2008 Donzi 38 ZRC..Staggered 525 EFI, XR ITS Drives, great looking boat and is a good manufacture it is a nice deal.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o42114-en.html
Newer boat, low hours, 96mph and freshwater boat. They're asking 164k but offer the 150k and I'm sure they'll take it.

A.O. Razor 10-03-2011 05:53 PM
Originally Posted by blume (Post 3518829)
To add used 6's and transmissions and new tail pipes and have it re-rigged and have the transom glassed and recut would be around 100k. Add that to your 150k and get one with it already done.
Originally Posted by verbi69 (Post 3518830)
A better idea would be to bolt on a set of Arneson surface drives and sell the Bravos.
This bolt on would net you 10 mph easy!
Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 3518821)
How much (approximately) would it be to upgrade to #6 drives?

Are the bravo drives that come out worth anything resale?
Blume and Verbi both have good points. If you want #6's, get a boat with the drives. There is the alternative of Arneson ASD7M's. If you have a set of XR's with steering, boxes ect. there is money to be had to keep expenses down. What ever you do, you won't regret getting surface drives. #6's or Arneson's are both great options and in a completely different league than Bravos, no matter what kind, as SS930 said.

dreamer 10-03-2011 08:22 PM
Originally Posted by C5Steve (Post 3518834)
I say this 2008 Donzi 38 ZRC..Staggered 525 EFI, XR ITS Drives, great looking boat and is a good manufacture it is a nice deal.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o42114-en.html
Newer boat, low hours, 96mph and freshwater boat. They're asking 164k but offer the 150k and I'm sure they'll take it.
I'd be more @125k

But that's the boat I was gonna suggest

dreamer 10-03-2011 08:24 PM
Btw the red arc with 700 nxt with 40 demo hrs sold for 150k over a year ago


I really get a laugh at these suggestion threads

offshorexcursion 10-03-2011 09:26 PM
I have a similar setup just less expensive and LOVE it! Keeping the cruiser is a must and buying a 36 or larger cat or v. But make sure it goes over 90 and the boat is focused on speed like a poker run style boat or a sit down. No reason for amenities on your go fast when you have them on the sea ray! #6 or arnesons are a must.

Catmando 10-03-2011 11:23 PM
Originally Posted by Mike A. (Post 3518513)
Yep, this confirms what I have been saying for years. Tom A. is a genius!

Tom, we went to the Clearwater race yesterday. Pretty bumpy. Three passengers who had never been in a performance boat before and they could not believe the ride. It still amazes me how the ZRC runs. Ran it up to 86.6mph for a few minutes on the way home - nice and tight - and she flew straight and true in maybe 3's??? Anyone in the gulf yesterday can give the true wave height but I do not think I am overstating it. In a flat Tampa Bay at day's end she ran a solid 94.2 with four adults and 3/4 fuel load. Easy and smooth.
Really incredible boat. I will miss her!
Why are you selling?

(I cleaned up your spelling, hope you don't mind).


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