I'm sure it's been discussed but what would be top end speed for a 38 express cruiser with 525's and Bravo 3's??
Thanks in advance.
Mike

In the mid 70s.

I'm looking to move into the cruiser world but the wife doesn't want to slow down any!
This boat just might be my ticket!
Thanks!

We have sold two, I think only 2-3 were ever built with 525's. They both ran 70.

Regards,

Team Shogren

www.teamshogren.com

the one that i had was a 496ho boat and it would hit 60 mph trimmed out to the moon
great boat , best of both world's comfort and a decent cruise speed compared to other cruiser boat's

mike

That is a very respectable speed.

Here is a video review of a 38 EC with twin 496 HO's

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_v...72#Test-Result

you have to register to view video but it is simple and free.

I have a 2006 (old style cabin) that went 64 (GPS) with Bravo 1's (1.5:1 ratio) and 26" pitch four blade bravo 1 props. The boat originally has Bravo III which I think assist in docking and are currently on the boat (borrowed the bravo 1's from my other boat). The boat plained and maintained a plain easy with the bravo 1 drives. I think I could tweek another mile an hour or two with either 1.65:1 ratio bravo 1 with 26" pitch props or 1.5:1 with 24" props. Anyway, we love the boat, a great combo of speed and comfort. It also rides flat, not like the other cruisers you see riding bow high everywhere they go. Also, saw one for sale a while back with whipples on 500 EFI's that the seller said would run 83 mph. That would get some attention for sure!!

Thanks,

I talked with the owner of the whippled 500 boat and he did confirm the boat ran 80.

I have the same 496H0/B3 set up. 62 with low fuel.
I was wondering if they ever tried the Arnesson surface drives on a 38? Seems to work well on the 47 EC