29 Outlaw Power
 

I’m beginning to dream about getting a 29 outlaw, around a 2000 model year. Most I’ve found have 454’s. Is that enough juice or should I try to find a 454 mag or 502? What speeds have you all seen with these power options?

I’m new to the board and really appreciate all the knowledge shared here.


Thanks

I would stay away from 7.4's
454 mag=71
502 mag= 75
good luck

This is a tough crowd. These guys are never happy, and there is never enough power! You could come to this board with a 12' boat and a 525 installed and someone would say thats not enough! :rolleyes:


:D :D Welcome to OSO!! :D :D

I have some exp. with the 29 and I hate to see someone pay that much for a twin that my old silgle 502 25 would smoke;) , you can find mags for the same money if you are patient, and have all the good internals and spin 5,000 instead of 4600

Ok, all I know about engines is bigger is better and better is more expensive! Did they produce a 454 and a 454 mag. What speeds from the plain 454?
I never seem to see any 29 outlaws with 502's for sale, maybe they're so happy with them they never sell.

Then when would just suggest adding a Whipple:cool: :D

502 mag is the way to go...just becuase you have the power, does not mean you need to use it all the time. Aswell, it will give you more resale options most likely...

I would not get a non Mag motor..., but that is me being picky I guess:D

Agreed, get at least 454 mags, where are you located?

I would say 7.4's would get you 65 tops,
This is the 29 I was poker running, I can put you in contact with the owner who I think wants to sell, it has 502's and runs a solid 75, needs a little work but could proably be bought forprobably low to mid fifties. the engines are 2001's

FlowerChild,

Welcome!:D

The 29 is a great choice and there are some really good buys out there.

A friend of mine on Norman just sold his 1994 Shooter and bought a 1998, 29 Outlaw with 454's and loves it.

Because it is longer and more capable in the rough he is now running faster than before, even though it is not the fastest boat on the lake. But he is a cruising type of guy that will get there when he gets there!

Buy all the power you can afford. Regardless of what you get, within a year or so you will want more. The plain 454 is not a good base to add blowers to. The 502's are awesome. I loved that one we had in our 272 and there is a lot you can do with them later.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Thanks for all the input. I'm in OKC and hoping to buy this season. We have a one year old son and my wife loves the a/c generator thing in our old slow Sea Ray. I on the other hand can't wait for more speed. I guess I'll try to find 502's and see if we can afford them., or if the money is right 496 or 496 ho. Again thanks

I was going to suggest a 2001 vs. 2000 cause it will get you 496HO vs. 502 but I didn't know what your budget was.

I have a 2001 with 496HO and have seen slightly over 79mph on GPS. Buying a boat with enough speed goes a long way in keeping you satisfied for years to come. Despite what folks might have you believe, there are not many stock, production boats out there that can run 80mph. Buying one that can run 79+ should keep you from wanting more in a year or so. Too bad my boat's not for sale just yet.

You should be able to find a 2001 with HO's for 80K or less. What's your budget going to be?

How much to get into a 29 outlaw with 496 ho's?? I guess it would have to be 01 or newer.

No more than 80K with trailer.

How fast do you need to go? And why are you in such a hurry? :D :D :D :D


Your gonna get the four foot itch after owning the 29, so why not save your self a few years worth of hassling and go straight for a .38 Special? :p

Teambaja I like your style, In fact I wish you were my banker! We're in no rush at all, in fact I've been lurking around ever since we sold our 272 a few years ago (before our oldest child was born, he's 3 now). We boat on a relatively small lake in Oklahoma and a 38 would eat it up and the same probably applies to the 33. That also sounds better than I don't know if I would part with the cash for one of those bad boys.

I think a boat like a 29 Outlaw (or 30 Outlaw) has it's purpose. It's easily trailerable and you can zip around like it's not even behind you. You can easily pull into and out of gas stations, it can be parked in your driveway, it can be towed with a 1/2 ton, etc. but it will still give you the twin BB experience.

Flowerchild-
What lake in Oklahoma do you boat on?? I'm in tulsa and go to keystone, skiatook and grand lake...
TC

I once owned a 29 with 7.4's,
like liquid said, the 25's will run with you.

Needless to say, I don't own it anymore.


Go with magnum's or better.


jt

TC,

We go to Lake Tenkiller and keep our boat at Pine Cove

Flowerchild.. I don't know that I have ever been to TenKiller... I hear its pretty clean. How far is it from Tulsa?

bought new 29ol sse
 

looking for some information on the 29 outlaw just sealed a deal on a new 2004 sse 29 outlaw w/496mags with all the goodies what can i expect from this boat as top speed. iam new to the board , but not to baja have owned three previous models a 91 bandit 454mag , 99 h2x 454mag , 01 272 496ho just sold the last boat to a guy in la. any info on the 29 would be much appreciated.