It is, and the only one ever built other then Poker Face.

What does this mean? What is a poker run layup?

Kevlar and Carbon Fiber construction. 1000lbs less weight.

Speedboat magazine did a test on a 35 O/L
poker run ( actually, it was the boat that was turned into
Poker face ) with 525's, and then swapped
those for 496 HO's.

With the HO's it ran 79

You're not going to get to 80 with a standard
layup unless you get those HO's to make over 500 hp.

I remember that article. I was impressed with the work that went into that.

Thanks for the replies. Just wondering. Still looking at pulling the trigger on a 35OL with HO's . It has labbed props from throttle up already. Owner claims 75 on GSP. Was wonderinf what the CMI's would give , Probrably about 2-3 mph.
I can live with that.
I'll keep you all posted. Dont know what these freakin hurricans are doing?
But as of now it looking good for the deal. Will be trading in my 29OL.

What speeds are you see in the 29OL? What motor and props?

Dennis,

You'll probably gain another 2mph in salt water if those other GPS readings were taken in fresh water. That's what I found running the old boat in salt vs. fresh...

I have seen 80 on GSP in spring with very light load of fuel 1/4 tank and 2 peeps.
Since march best I have seen is 77. Gulf water are 90 plus. Bath water.
PLus 9/10 I always fill up right after I pull out of the water . This ways it ready to go next time out.

So are you going to trade in the 29? Should let some people know what kind of trade money your talking before trading it. HO's was pretty rare in a 29 might be a few buyers out there.