What does the Savage run with a 525? I think I recall Cosmic's running 70-72 thats not bad for a single. Now i do agree with you on the big HP engines but not the 525. This engine has proven itself over and over agian,they take one hell of a beating on the race course.I'm not sure what the exact cost of a 496 is but i think its a bit more than 10K new(maybe 16K)
If i was in a better position I would look at this one but would rather one with the new 530HP 6.2L


Boat looks awsome in th water Now get her to the gulf so she can eat

AT28 w/525 75mph
AT28 w/496 64mph
AT28 w/t350's 72mph;less fuel consumption

Mine was just under 75 depending on load. But you also have to remember that I had mufflers and the ITS drive that may have made it slower. I didn't really have it long enough to do much testing or changeing things. I loved the boat and maybe someday I will have another.

My 28 w/ 525 ran 73 but never really dialed it in, 496 HO was 63/64 I had no mufflers on my 525 unlike comic, BTW that Apache is really sharp

You still mopein'? Give me a call

That's good to hear....my 28twin is right there @ 72, so a 525 is not really faster/less weight-less hp-1 prop.

My numbers were in opt. conditions...I've been told the red 05 28ATw/525 went 77; but I doubt it ever did.

Yup, had New Moon up to SML for the weekend of the Prun...saw all the AT guys that showed up. John helped me replace a water pump impellor & housing; Thank you so much John!!!
Since then we went back last weekend and the lake was fun, but I got Appendicitis and had to go to Danville Reg. Hosp. 1/2 way back to Raleigh...stayed there 3 days cause the Lapro. didn't work so I got the old fashioned 5" incision and now I have to sit around for 10 EFF'ing Days!!
besides that, all is well....Becky is busier than a beaver doing my job and hers...but she can handle it. Friday she took the F350 & Dump trailer and picked up 100 bundles of shingles and the all accessories for a roof job and delivered it! She did all my banking, project managing & pr biz w/ the customer.....she's a keeper!

Glad to hear you're alright Chris.

You know she's the real boss anyway.

Unfortunatly.......

At some point, we never really know just when it happens, they subtely take over....we just end up along for the ride!

"Do you want to speak with the man in charge or the woman that knows what's going on?"