I don’t think the boat should ever have come equipped with less that 400 hp. I had a stock 502 mag in mine before the new motor. Boat ran 50 on the primaries and 61 wide open in glassy water. Very fun and safe/stable. It’s the 500 ft/lbs. of torque that you will never regret. These boats are heavy and a 502 will push it around without breaking a sweat. The first time some Chaperal bow rider that weighs 3000 comes around you you’re going to kick your own ars for not putting in the ponies. JMO

Totally agreee...