Actually, i said the 26 isnīt faster than the 25.
We all hoped that the new boat would show a performance advantage in top speed.
The blown 496 boat was still slower than my boat, when we ran back to back. That is the advantage of the box against the extra hp. There is maybe 2mph difference. Put a box and maybe a shorty on a 600hp 26, and then you will see some speed!

Airtime, it still wasnīt clear to me whether Laxbaja had fitted a box or not!

No, Iīm not weakening for a 26 yet. Still not finished with my 25, and as it showing absolutely no signs of giving up on me, we will probably hang together a while longer......
The 25 is a great boat with almost classic qualities. There have been so many cool looking graphic variations on the 25 since 1998, and Haulinvols Anniversary edition is certainly one of the coolest, Iīve seen.

We are currently working with our third customers from the 25 to the 26. We have seen same speeds with the 26 as the 25 and a little better ride at LOTO. The hull as mentioned is a little louder. I think the main selling point for us is the large cockpit of the 26. Both are awsome boats!

Thanks man.

The 26 is pretty cool. It's a good boat. I look at it as basically the same as the 25. it just happens that when I was shopping for a new boat the 26 had replaced the 25. I've driven the 25 as well, though and I do like that extra space in the cockpit. The other tweaks are cool as well HD motor moounts etc, but basically the same boat IMO. I had searched my arse off for a used 25 with a 525 and saw a picture of one orange and purple graphics?, but absolutely nothing for sale with blue power.

I may go with WildCards upgrades sometime but haven't decided yet.
He has a kick-butt boat that proably runs better than any 25 out there.
I'd love to see the same or similar gains. I've seen 79.5-80 on gps as it sits now, and 77-78 any day with 4 big guys and plenty of fuel.
I've only tried 3 real props so far, so there might be some more to go with that.

SOX, if your considering the 26, I wouldn't let a sweet deal on a 25 pass by. They are almost identical and it seems like there are some good deals to be had on them.

I bought mine this month and I have been out a few times and I like it a bunch. New boat for me and the ride is very smooth with a little bit of bounce in some 2-3 footers. Overall performance is great so far. Speed is decent with five people the other day at 62 GPS and with just 2 of us it was 66. Not bad for 496ho I suppose. The room is nice.
Bryan

Congrats , Bryan, on your new boat. Post a pic!

Thanks and I'll be upgrading to post a pic.
Bryan

any of the 26 OL owners had any success with prop changes?