Wet Vett

Yes I purchased the boat from Hawkeye as they took it in on a trade. The boat sold new in Colorado state and because of this I believe there is different gear ration in the drive. I don't believe I could spin a 27 pitch prop otherwise. Hawkeye ran it before I took delivery and commented on how impressed they where with the numbers.

Next time it get it serviced I will inquire about the x dim and gear ratio.

jeffswav

Before you touch the motor you will need exhaust. That will run you about 2K. You will need a oiling system upgrade about $500. Forged rotating assembly, heads, intake, carb, cam, springs, rockers, ect... That all depends on how much HP you want. If you want 500HP you will need to go roller and to do it right that will run about 2k. It ads up real quick.

warrantykiller

I just looked at the 1997 prop chart for baja and it says my boat only came with a 300 hp motor? Is that right?

jeffswav

Merc changed how they rate there HP. They used to rate at the crank, now they rate at the prop. There is about a 10% lose in in the outdrive.

warrantykiller

so its 330 crank 300 prop?

jeffswav

Yes, although I have heard some engines refered to as 310's, not sure were that number came from. For the most part all of the standard 454/7.4's were the same HP. I believe when the Gen VI EFI motors were introduced they changed the ratings.

warrantykiller

I broke my door latch today. where the heck can i buy one of these?

XT-Innovator

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Post, or send me a pic. I probably have one, or will post the link to get one.

XT

bacon1

I know it's not a Baja but I'm running the same 330 motor in a 223 Formula and with an older Mirage 23p I'm getting 59 on gps with two people and 60 gallons of fuel. My boat's hull and outdrive are mint and the motor has 350 hours on it. The boat came with a 21p mirage and switching to the 23p got me right to 4600rpm's with a light load. I was just reading recently someone claimed to gain 3mph simply by refinishing the bottom, could be bs though, but can't hurt to remove as much drag as possible.

warrantykiller

Thanks bacon1 I am gonna focus on getting my hull clean and slick and I'm looking for a new lower unit case. Does anyone know if the older model gears and guts will work in a new case? Will the new case bolt up to the 1997 and older drive?