37 stileto Outerlimits ??'s
 

Looking at the 37 single steps and was hoping for some solid feedback.

Were there any issues with the earlier boats (95,96,97) that came to light?
I see them in all configurations -- side by side, staggered, triples, along with either bravos, 5, or 6's.
Are there any pros or cons to either of these set ups, I realize that staggered and sixes is probably the best, but I don't see any for sale right now.
There is a side by side w 6's and a triple bravo boat though in the classifieds, is there anything that I should now about either boat before I go to look at them??

Thanks, Dave

Pretty sure the trip 525SC Bravo boat is the only 37 with trips ever made. Trips in a 37 seem like overkill to me, not to mention a huge loss of cockpit space.

We have a couple for sale also and can give you alot of knowledge on the 37s. Give us a call.

There's been more than one triple boat.

There is no loss of cockpit space on a trip 37.

Learn something new all the time. I just looked at the pics of the trip 37. I thought the 37's were designed with only enough room for a short stagger set up. The trips definately fit with the standard cockpit, but man that looks tight. I just thought they moved the back seat forward a foot or so.

get a twin set up.. and yes get 6's if possible.. Has a slight porpois around 60-70's if I remember correctly.. needs slight tabs goes away immediately. Stable hull up to 110..then becomes a drivers boat. Watch tighter turns in upper speeds. Has awesome headroom and is the largest boat in it's class closest equal is the 38 PP. Great boat, great hull..I would own one... I'm sure someone with more experience on these hulls will chime in. One of the nicest boats was Enough 4 Play.. but that boat was sold and is now in Banjo country..:lolhit:

Enough 4 Play was my boat until I sold it to Thundersone. You can see some picturs of it on the OL forums under 4th of July pictures. Actually I have owned 2 37s and loved both of them.

Im no guru by any means but from what ive read and how fuel prices are like a superball id say 6's with twin 700's would be the way to go. I saw that in the Classy's caught my eye and intrest.
-Mike

Raymond Boudreaux in La was selling his 37 staggered w 850's and 6's a while back. Think it's still available. super nice boat and been over 115 mph

I'm sure its a super nice boat, but if its run 115, its got more than 850 per side.:drink::drink:

Jassman is pretty much spot on regarding the handling. I never noticed a porpois on mine, but depending on conditions it does like a little tab every now and then. IMO the 37 OL is one of the best hulls out there. It's almost weird how the boat manages to be quick and responsive but also a wave crusher. You don't need to "drive" it as much as with some of the multi-step hulls. Mine will do 82 with bone stock HP 500s, AC and a generator.

I say stick with a twin boat, don't be afraid of bravos as long as you get mild power. One of my requirements was stock merc power. Sure, 6's are great but many of the #6 boats have custom big blower motors. Depends what you're looking for I guess.

Some of the 37's had really wild paint and interior colors that 10 years later just looks outdated. That was my biggest hurdle before I found my boat, I wanted simple paint and white interior. Good luck, if you pull the trigger on an OL you won't be disappointed.

I knew it was cause you posted before me.. and I knew John bought your boat.. one of the nicest by the way.. Thats why I said: Im sure someone with more experience will chime in.. LOL

Raymond's boat is a GTX model vs the stilletto version.

Correct and it does only have 850 Merc's and runs 115.

a 42 Legacy runs same speed, talk about efficient!

So does a 46! The 37 is an old school single step bottom but runs great. A stock SV43 with 700's runs 118!! It doesnt get much better or faster than that!

My 37 was set up with 1100 Quads with dry sump 6s. It may not have been the latest and greatest bottom design but it was an absolute blast to drive. I put about 300 hours on that hull in some of the roughest water on Lake Michigan. The hull still looked fantastic. Actually wish that I would have kept the boat but I did not need 2 offshore boats.

What 42 do you have?? Your 37 was a great looking boat!!

Thats right a gtx, Hows that blue boat been running?
If you see my cousin Strain around there tell him to come get his 38 cruiser I been working on for him
I think he passed on that 42 sonic with triples

a good looking one! I got pics... if Gary dont mind if a post one..

I believe he had it painted too?? If so what one was it before? Lets see the pics!!:D

New paint by toad, new teague1200s, new int by OL ..

bad ass!

You are hijacking this guys thread. Go ahead and post the 2 from this summer.

So what boat was it before the redo??

Garys 42

What is the difference between a GTX and a Stilleto?

Sick 42! Im assuming its a glass one?? Im trying to think which boat this was before the redo??

The GTX is a sit down boat. They have the same bottom though. The Orange/Yellow boat is Raymonds. The red one is my favorite!

gtx is a set down with tiny cabin

thats a good looking boat.. always liked those 42's.. great ride in the rough stuff..4-5's @ 80mph with Mike driving..I'm a fan of the older glass boats as well.

That would explain that. Thought we were talking about Stilletto's.:cool-smiley-011::cool-smiley-011:

Wow ..... the orange one is beautiful with the new paint !

Which one was it before ?

It is an epoxy boat.

Raymonds GTX with Merc 850s and 6s is a beautiful boat. If it is still for sale it would be worth looking at based on the pictures. I have never been in the GTX so you should definitely compare it to the Stiletto to see if you prefer to stand or sit. If you are looking at a bravo boat I would stick with mild power for reliability on the drives. Once you get a big power #6 boat in rough water you will not go back to a bravo boat. I have put right at 600 hundred hours of boating split between a 37 Stiletto bravo and 37 Stiletto #6 boat. PM me your phone number if you want to talk about the Stiletto.

Have a Quad Step for sale, Needs Nothing!


http://www.speedwake.com/newclassifi...ate=1183645178

Link awsome boat but there is almost a 200K differance from the ones mentioned.
-Mike

Wow! 37 OL for 49K ?? Must be a sweet boats! Good Luck!

I said about 200K look in the classifieds 75K dont get all bent relax. and even so theres alot for 249K and alot for under 200K good luck to you
-Mike

That boat for 75K needs alot of help to be really nice. The other one is a less desired triple blower boat.