I have a 2001 with 496HO's and only 110 hours. You can have it for $74,000. Runs 79 on GPS. Boat looks like it's never been used.

That is way nice 29 Outlaw and just what I would like to have but I just can't afford that right now (at least not without selling some other toys).

I really want to move up from the H2X I have but I do not want to get into something I am not happy with like an underpowered boat.

I am seriuosly considering moving up to a 25 OL for now and then trade up again in a couple of years to a 29 OL with good power.

Sounds cool. Remember, the selling price of my boat drops $500 each month so this time next year it can be had for $68,000. I think with HO's this boat runs plenty fast. Despite what people say, there aren't too many 80mph boats out there. I know that for a fact cause I don't see too many people passing me.

My boat runs 70 and that is plenty fast. I am not really looking for 80. 50's would be a bit dissapointing.

29 ol, What year did they change outdrive height? and what did it do to the speed with same power?

They changed outdrive height in 2002. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I saw no point in raising the X on 29 Outlaws. Boats with the raised X are forced to run 4 blade props. I run 27" 3 blades. Whatever they gained in speed by raising the X was instantly lost by being forced to run 4 blade props vs. 3 blade. It made no sense to me.