?? Best single engine sit down deep v boat ??
08-23-2014, 09:59 AM
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08-23-2014, 10:06 AM
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Do a search and you'll see the big carnage problems that have happened to lots of people from the 525's headers cracking and leaking.
In fact, I think there's yet another thread on this last day or so. It mentions the Stainless Marine exhaust as a replacement although must drill/tap some extra holes as some of the 525 exhaust bolt hole locations are not standard BBC.
In fact, I think there's yet another thread on this last day or so. It mentions the Stainless Marine exhaust as a replacement although must drill/tap some extra holes as some of the 525 exhaust bolt hole locations are not standard BBC.
08-23-2014, 10:18 AM
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29 ol . Great boat ! But you could find a older boat for cheaper. Because the 29 ol is new there is not a bunch lying around. I would say 29 fountain . It would be less expensive and they run pretty good.
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08-23-2014, 11:31 AM
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Headers.......do a search on 525efi/CMI's and you will see why. I was lucky, I replaced them this spring, afterwards the mechanic pressure tested them and they did not leak. I resold them, and the buyer pressure tested them with me standing right there, no leaks.
Top speed.....I've seen 80 once or twice, 76-78 is typical. That's with a labbed 28P bravo. I usually run a 26P Maximus, top speed is down around 4-5 MPH, but the mid range is much better.
With all due respect to the OL, I'm sure it's a great boat, but you can buy 2 Superboats for what the OL costs.
Top speed.....I've seen 80 once or twice, 76-78 is typical. That's with a labbed 28P bravo. I usually run a 26P Maximus, top speed is down around 4-5 MPH, but the mid range is much better.
With all due respect to the OL, I'm sure it's a great boat, but you can buy 2 Superboats for what the OL costs.
