lets not forget about the cost of fuel, IT'S SKYROCETING and thats going to play a role in a lot of twin heavy boats.

Guess I'm gonna have to take "drifting lessons" next year.....If ya got over 100k to put into a boat, a few K in fuel really shouldn't be an issue.

I think I know someone who can bring you up to speed on the finer points of "drifting". You may however need to up your ILD rating on the v-birth pad to get the full effect.

I do agree on the fuel comment, it's all relevant. We are being ripped here in good old New York, Sunday in the heart of the waterfront district in Salem MA. we filled up at $2.64 a gallon vs. $3.09 that morning here in N.Y. That's why I looking for a "fuel efficient" big block powered 90+ MPH 35' - 38' hot rod boat.

There was a 1999 on ebay and a 2001 on ebay, the 1999 did not sell and it was bid up to 6?,???.00 and the 2001 did sell for $73,000.00 just a little fyi

Thanks, but I think he will keep it before letting it go under 90. His biggest reason for selling is downsizing & less maintenance.

Stillgot that 353?/ and how much?/ I'm looking at 353's.. since I'm upsizing.. Interested in an older Formula? 84- 272 LS??

I'm a bit partial to this 353 and its for sale.....

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o19153-en.html

Nice boat duke. What is the best speed with the 496's ?

72-73 MPH w/ 2 or 3 people and 1/2 tank. I've never really had the chance to get in the boat by myself w/out any gear and a 1/4 tank of fuel, since I used to have to travel 4 hrs to get to the lake, but I'm guessing I wouldn't get too much more out of her.

speed right on.
my best is 74 and small change sustained GPS
It'll break 70 anyday with a big load ect.
71-73 the other 90% of the time