30 Outlaw Speeds?
 

Do you guys know of any boat tests that have GPS-certified speeds for a 30 Outlaw with either 525 EFI's or 600 SCI's? Thanks.

I would say with 525's 88-90 and with 600's 95
Alton-Blakley had or has one with 600's. I bet it's a hand full to drive.

Thanks
 

Wow, that's fast! Seems like the 525's then would be plenty, plus you still would have a very reliable boat. Thanks again.

83.6 GPS on my 30 with 525's /XR/ITS/SSM, running merc lab finished 28P maximus props. If you run the SSM lowers you need the 5 blades, if you stick with the std bottoms you can run bravo 1 props.

"Alton-Blakley had or has one with 600's. I bet it's a hand full to drive."

with the 525's at least it is a verry smooth ride verry comfy and relaxed

I'm surprised your not faster. My 30 with 496mags ran 74-75 with 28 labbed Bravo 1's. The 35 I have with 525's runs 83.

It takes a lot of HP to push boats fast as we all know..... I am also heavy, full galley, etc this boat has EVEY option avail..... and beer:ernaehrung004: lol

I also believe that the SSM lowers are hurting the top speed they are designed for boats that go 100+. I though about taking them off and put on Std bottoms but then my X will be too low for the most part, It is set at only plus 1.5 because the SSM lowers are 2 inches shorter than std bottoms.....

If you are fully loaded that makes sense. My speed is empty. I do have a loaded cabin as well and a four bolster set up.

The 30 with 600's is on on little lake here locally now. He would be lucky to even find top end this lake is so small. He traded a clean 25 in on it. Pretty badass boat though.

anyone have the 30's with 6.2's can they do 65mph

The first 30 OL w/ 525's

I've heard the straight gears in the XR upper vs. the angle cut in a X or XZ slow you down a little bit too but the straight gear is going to be much stronger and better for your app.

My buddy has a 33 with XR/ITS and stock 496 HO's and his boat is easily 2 - 4 mph slower than the same boat with X drives. He doesn't have any drive issues though! :drink:

One of Bajas 30 Outlaw test boats had 6.2s in it. Bone stock it ran 64 consistently. It ended up being the guinea pig for testing the notched transom like the 35s. After we notched the transom and played around with props it was running around 69.

the liner issue seems to worry me a bit

"That boat sure was haulin ass when I passed it!"
65 to 66 maybe!

Most are going to be in the 62 to 64 range, true GPS speed without wind, current, etc...BUT excellent balance. A small block equipped 30 flies flat and level in the bigger stuff. Twin big blocks, while the most popular option by far, make the 30 a little ass heavy in comparison.

Huh...although mine is a 302 Boss, not an outlaw...what kind of speeds can I shoot for with the twin 454/385hp mags? I just bought a new set of mirage plus 25p props as the originals seem to have been....neglected...sooo...I'm thinkn...take the old props and have them....???? Labbed? Cupped?? any other tricks? I have run 71.3mph on gps so far...with tabs up...and moderate trimming....engines buzzing 4800rpm....

Thanks all

I'm sure one of the Baja guru's cam elaborate, but I think if your spinning 3 blades you must have the deeper X dimension. I believe it was raised 1" in 2002 on all models. I'd try 24p Bravo's or possibly 26p Bravo's labbed. I'm a fan of 4blades though...I'lll let you know how the boxes/shorties workout..Might be something to try as well.

Hey cool. Verbi took my truck on the weekend and brought his boat in for his tops....same guy thats gonna add to the ones I'm gettin from you Irish. So now I gotta get my ass in gear...lol.I have so many requests to friends out there that I am gettin calls daily from guys tryn to help me out to pick up the tops...cool.! Its all coming together...But I'm thinkn I want to go personally...meet, talk, pick your brian....lol...anyhow...we will have to mesh our scheduals and pick a weekend.
Thanks Dave.
P.S....think my Baja is running slow??

Sounds good I'm still shooting for this coming weekend, but I'm on my way to Texas right now.

No I think your about where you should be for Mags, but I think you could gain some by running 4 blades. Unless your Xdimension is deep.

Hey Dave...this weekend likely out for me...blew my back out doing some flooring in my house...cant move around to well...lol. I will call you Friday regardless.. on another note...your truckn company have a web site?...ad?..lookn for some info on it as I may through work your way...you haul classics or exotics?