Originally Posted by btr_chicago

We had 1996 208 for a few years. It started as a stock 454 big block . Baja used most basic, lowest power 454 in 208. Regardless that combination made this boat quick. Power to weight ratio was good. I believe stock 454 was rated at 300hp and gave it top speed of 62-64 mph. As mentioned before it is a handful on anything that perfect water. I ended up building 530hp 468 engine with mercury racing exhaust with pneumatic captains call exhaust. My best top speed was 74mph running Bravo one 26p prop. That was with 2 coolers, 3 adults and 3 kids on canal in Chicago. I am sure with 3 blade and light load, boat would be 80mph. We sold it and I bought Fastech so I can use it on Lake Michigan. It was super fun boat and hole shot even easing out on stock Bravo drive was insane. I raced guy in 36 Outlaw on Mississippi river and we were head to head. I smoked him big time on acceleration like he was standing still. It was a hot rod but can't have 2 boats.

Originally Posted by grippy6176

Yup.... this one. It's been great!