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Old 07-17-2008, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slboatdrinks
After running mine with 525's for the 3rd season, I can honestly say that if I had put 496's in it, I would have made a BIG mistake.

The boat is the perfect package with 525's.
I agree with you no argument from me. My point is all round more affordable on every point without giveing up much. And way smarter than a 28 with some big overpriced power.
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A 33 with twin 496s wll run well over 80 and cost the same as 28 with a single 700 NXT or twin Raylars based on my data.

Fuel effiecent and very resellable......

But who knows? It's really about what you want.
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Someone should ck into what it would cost to insure a 28 w/700nxt I know what it was for a 525. I would be willing to bet it would be a lot more than my dream 33. And though I love the 28s I would prefer the room of the 33 if they are priced about the same now.
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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder
A 33 with twin 496s wll run well over 80 and cost the same as 28 with a single 700 NXT or twin Raylars based on my data.

Fuel effiecent and very resellable......

But who knows? It's really about what you want.
What about a 28 with a single Raylar?

How would that compare speed and cost wise to a single 525?

Seems the weight savings plus 25 hp would be ideal, unless there is a torque issue?
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Ok I'm gonna go there.....

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Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater


Biggest problem I see with trying to put that much horsepower in a 28 anything is the ride at speed. They weren't designed to go that fast and nobody really knows how they will ride at that speed so its a pretty big gamble. If you want to go 80+ safely I'd definitely want to be in a bigger boat.
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OH my god I actually agree with something from him.
PUZZYS!!!! You don't even feel it when you hit the water...its 4 days later that it hurts!
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I'm looking into a 530HP 502 for my Tantrum.......to keep it safe you have to know your limitations, thats all
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Old 07-18-2008, 09:46 AM
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Here's a good question... pricing wise between a 28 and 33.
A hull rigged w/ no power or drives, but ready for them.
For a cabin, either one should be at most a cover girl cabin.
Just 2 simple benches on each side... about 48".
The rest is just storage, or open for Large rubbermaid containers w/ bungees.
The only difference is fiberglass and resin, and extra gauges for 33twin vs 28single. Ya know what... make it a 3way w/ a 28twin also.

Am i missing anything? Would there be any other differences between the boats that would make a price difference?

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Originally Posted by R Addiction
I'm looking into a 530HP 502 for my Tantrum.......to keep it safe you have to know your limitations, thats all
cool....sounds incredibly bad azz.

how much you figure a s-charged 500 or 525 28 w/ a drive built to handle that power reliably will set you back? I bet you could just start with a merc 700nxt and get all that w/ less headache...and a warrenty to boot.

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Originally Posted by Stormrider
Here's a good question... pricing wise between a 28 and 33.
A hull rigged w/ no power or drives, but ready for them.
For a cabin, either one should be at most a cover girl cabin.
Just 2 simple benches on each side... about 48".
The rest is just storage, or open for Large rubbermaid containers w/ bungees.
The only difference is fiberglass and resin, and extra gauges for 33twin vs 28single. Ya know what... make it a 3way w/ a 28twin also.

Am i missing anything? Would there be any other differences between the boats that would make a price difference?
A threeway with twins would be great!!!















Oh wait you mean a boat..............
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