I have had Wellcraft Crisscraft and others and really like this boat. Does anyone know what perform. upgrades would make the most diff. on this boat. --- I wonder if the C Bay will get above 70degrees this year

Congrats dude!!!
There's tons of info in this forum. Good luck with the "New Bird"

HORSE POWER !!!! Always What about 3 blade -4 blade , or Exhaust manifolds or headers, Cams and carbs, Read all the takes on Silent thunder - Like the idea of bigger holes in the bottom
Thanks Third Bird -- How fast is this thing anyway? I need a speed-o too

As the name would imply I have an '89. You will love it. 24 degree V a smooth ride.

Stock 365 Mags w/ Stainless Marine, Imco nosecones Mirage + 25's, Holley flame arrestors (otherwise stock). A steady 70MPH boat...........................smooth at that speed, no chine walk. Best with 2 -3 ft chop 73 on GPS. Pretty decent for an older boat with drives set deep by todays standards.

Not much room in the engine compartment a downside. Try to find one with the 365 HP Mags (4 bolt main) vs 330 HP 2 bolt main. The former will live longer.

Agree with above. More HP would be nice

Just what the Dr asked for - Got some more? Where do you run your boat? Big water?

Lake Ontario/1000 Islands.

Water can get nasty in the big pond.

Really a well balanced boat. I do not use tabs except for passenger load at lower speeds or BIG water at speed.

Where are you going to run yours?

Lake O Man it had to be COLD today. That is fresh water - Right? I find that tabs are better left at - flat, so when the big one comes- they don't have as far to go ~~~~
We run the Cheasapeak Bay out of Balto Md - Land Of Pleasent Living
I do wish the cabin was a little taller. Have you done any steering work to yours? Did the nose cones really help?

Put on an Imco tie-bar, otherwise stock. Probably good insurance for the gimbals.

I would lose the stock Merc exhaust first (heavy and restrictive), then try the nosecones.

Warming up nicely here.

Boat has tie bar , and boy would i love to loose the cast iron, What kind do you have? Right now I would like is a warm dry day to try out the new steering. Ready to put the boat though it's paces -so to get a base line. Need speedo or GPS
Does the water ever get warm enough to swim in -- 78 or better?

Stainless Marine.

78?? This ain't Florida, but yes plenty warm for swimming in the Summer.

Good luck with the boat.

Search the older threads and you will pick up lots of info.