25 OL 425hp vs 375hp
 

Has anybody driven both boats... late model, 2001- 2005? I am curious about the performance differences.

I have read that there is little top-end difference (not sure about that), but what about out of the whole?

I am asking because I have found a couple pretty sweet, super clean 25s, but both with smaller power.

Thanks in advance!

about 3 mph, and yes you get out of the hole quicker.

there are alot of 25s in good shape out there. you will find the one you want.

I had both. If I had the choice I'd choose the 425. But the 375 is still impressive! 3-4 mph top end is about right. hole puch? did not really saw a big difference but never really tested both on that subject... just driving them around...

I've run my 25 powered by the 496mag next to a couple 25's with HO"s, and there's not really any difference other than if I'd bought an HO from the dealer it would've cost me several thousand more. As I said in another thread, the only difference is a cam and tune (on the ECU).

I've got my 2005 25OL for sale in the classified's here :cool:

True, couple miles an hour faster with the HO. Out of the hole I have not really felt a difference seat of the pants. I did notice the cruise speed was a tad better as well at equal RPM. HO motor has a 5000rpm rev limiter and the mag is at 4800rpm.

Keep in mind that you will also get the Bravo X drive with the HO motor.

Thanks everyone!

Based on the responses, either motor would work for our needs... I would prefer the X-drive, though.

Thanks again,

Tom

I might be wrong on this but I thought that some of the internals were different between the two such as a different crankshaft and such. But I do know that the HO version should have better resale value along with an X drive. Good luck in your search, they're pretty cool boats.

Nope....cam and ECU are it. Some folks are saying the throttle body has a diff part number too, but you should get an honest 425hp out of a cam and ECU swap.