Jpzaluski

I've been doing a lot of searching, and going back and forth... but I'm fairly tired of my boat and looking to either move on or re-power. I have my heart set on a number 6 staggered boat, OL, newer Fountain, etc., but with financing as screwy as it still remains, and me having a trade, I'm considering building power for mine. My main qualms lie in whether I'm throwing money at a hull (Bravo boat albeit) that is just inefficient? My boat runs barely 80 if that with 500EFIs and shorties.... while my buddies 2008 525 boat runs 90 easily. I had looked years ago at a similar 2000 38' Lightning as mine with Whipple 500EFIs (700HP a side) and it barely broke 90... so that to me is a bit discouraging. Are there any of these boats out there running clear of a 100-105? What power? Input welcome.

Emtpkts

I have a 2000 38 lighting with 500 efi that I upgraded the top end over this past summer. I had Orlandi Performance do the work it turned out awesome boat will do just a little over 90 mph, they where dynoed with 640 a side with a stock bottom end. I love the set up but I also want more but don't know if it is worth to put more money in the boat or find something new. Thanks

HyFive578

iTrader: (3)

My 2005 38 is semi-staggered with stock 525 EFI's, stock Bravo XR drives with 1.5 gears turning stock 32P bravo one props. I've seen 90 once with the right conditions, 1/4 tanks and only myself on board. I can consistently achieve 86-88 with more fuel and one other person. I would have to believe with 700's on this boat, I'd be able to break 100.

soldier4402

to get over 100 I would think you would be talking about some big stuff and some big money

Jpzaluski

HyFive: Your's is a big step boat though isn't it?

I'm just looking for real world, someone with say 800-900 HP a side, dialed in what does it run.

Esquire

I had a 1997 38' Fever with two small steps. 850hp on Bravos XRs and standard lowers. Boat ran 100mph everyday on stock Bravo 1s. I think there was a lot left on the table with X-dimension and prop tweaking.

mcprodesign

I have been in convo w you before. I have a 2000 w 575's. It's a hundred mph boat. It makes about 700 per side. You need to whipple your 500's to make 700 or so hp. Raise your drives ( redo the transom and motor mounts) Blue print the bottom and be careful w your drives baby them up to speed. I see 102 in my future. you could get 105 if you had 750 hp per side

HyFive578

iTrader: (3)

Yes, it is. My post probably wasn't that helpful but I thought I'd add it because you said you were looking at making a change and thought you might want feedback on what later model 38's run. Good luck!!

mcprodesign

As long as we are on the subject. does anyone know who bought that 38 w the early 6 drives , killer sound sytem and big blower motors that was in the clasiffieds last year or earlier this year. It claimed 120 plus. Killer set up

Jpzaluski

Oh I definitely didn't mean to come off that way. It is helpful... because a big part of me hates throwing big power at something when I know there is something much more efficient available.