i'm running 28lab finished, bblades relabbed them and teaked the props so i can 5800rpms, these scorpions run from 5800 to 6000. She is pretty good out of the hole.

My 2002 with 377 scorpion say 4800-5300 RPM spec. info on top of engine. I tried a stock 28 pitch , and it worked much better. Planned off alot easier, had better mid range, turning about 5200 RPM,ran 74 on GPS with a full tank of gas with 4 people on flat water. This might be the ticket.

Any interested in trading a set of 30 pitch Bravo 1, for a set of 28 ? (815) 922-6048

Would you guys say that the 292 is a "sweet spot" for size/performance/cost or after having your 292 for awhile, do you desire a bigger boat? I want to find the right boat without wasting money on the "foot or two" at a time syndrome that I've been doing so far...

i am satisfied with mine thus far but lets face it, who doesnt want a bigger, faster, more powerful boat...its human nature in this hobby

the key factors are like you stated...money and reliability...

i think for the money its one of the best boats made...fit and finish is amongst the best in its class

in terms of reliability...cant get really anymore reliable than small blocks hooked up to bravos...its a conservative approach. turn the keys and go. both motor and drives can take a lot of abuse without having to worry about blowing a motor...knock on wood

where do you spend most of the time boating? if its in the ocean with descent chop, no boat <30 is going to be comfortable. some do better than others but you cant match the ride of say a 35-38 footer.

I think everyone gets bored with the boat they have after a few years.It depends on what you want and were you boat.For what it is its a nice boat but for what it costs to make it more its cheaper to buy something thats already more.

^^^agreed...buy the boat for what it is

if your gonna start modding it to make it faster, etc...you wont be happy with small block power...you will end up wasting more money than its worth.

Say what you want about performance, but I'm looking into changing out my exhaust after seeing the video of Expensive Dates boat, in that poker run.

I think that hits the nail on the head! Taken as it is, its a great package for the investment.

Expensive Date-Did you install the manifolds yourself? Sounds like it should be a pretty easy project.

Don't kill me!!! I think the 292 is a great boat,but for almost the same money you can get a 312 with 496's. Better planing ability,added length,and a little more room. Seems to be quite a few for sale on some of the other classified sites (boat trader etc.). My 2003 with 375hp 496 ran 70-72 consistently.Never broke,and I ran it pretty hard in the ocean.
The problem is 2003 was last year,so if your looking for late model it has to be a 292.

(292's are awesome boats, no disrespect intended. just my .02cents)