100mph single stock 525:bsflag:

Id like to see this 100mph with single 525, single step awesome in the rough water boat. Where's the pics!?

Way not a performance build vs. flat water speed? OL should consider a new small boat with the best balance you can build with warranted HP. Also, is this a true 28' or you counting F/G "tricks" on the transom to get to 28'?

IMO, if the boat will out handle the competition with similar top speed, it will sell if the buyer is educated. The 28' Magnums and Cigarettes with twin SB's were generally the most competitive in APBA in the 80's-90's and generally not because of their flat water speed. They could run hard and flat.

I think the twin 550 HP Raylar SB set-up (or similar) and XR's on a dialed-in OL hull would be in a class by itself. What if it would run 110 MPH? What is the difference between $150k & $175k?...they are both in the range you would expect from OL.

If I was going to buy a OL, it wouldn't buy a single engine boat to save a few $ on initial cost and does gas cost really matter?

Remember the Edsel?...build by asking the customer :eek: Me included!

Way not a performance build vs. flat water speed? OL should consider a new small boat with the best balance you can build with warranted HP. Also, is this a true 28' or you counting F/G "tricks" on the transom to get to 28'?

IMO, if the boat will out handle the competition with similar top speed, it will sell if the buyer is educated. The 28' Magnums and Cigarettes with twin SB's were generally the most competitive in APBA in the 80's-90's and generally not because of their flat water speed. They could run hard and flat.

I think the twin 550 HP Raylar SB set-up (or similar) and XR's on a dialed-in OL hull would be in a class by itself. What if it would run 110 MPH? What is the difference between $150k & $175k?...they are both in the range you would expect from OL.

If I was going to buy a OL, it wouldn't buy a single engine boat to save a few $ on initial cost and does gas cost really matter?

Remember the Edsel?...build by asking the customer :eek: Me included!

Just ran the numbers. 1100 HP, 275 constant, 6900 lbs = 110 MPH...easy if you hit the weight.

Maybe some KE all alum SB's?

I agree! Dial the CG in with those lightweight small blocks, running hard and flat would be no problem. What a great promotional boat that would be for both OL and Raylar. Just need someone willing to take that first leap of faith $$...

My pig 292 weighs in at 7500 lbs with iron 6.2's. The OL/LSM package would have no problem hitting 6900 lbs.

I agree i have a 2008 custom built 29ft velocity lightweight boat with a 600 sci (stock right now) getting 83-84 on gps on a good day ,no way will a 28 ft boat with a stock 525 hit 100 mph low 80s thats about it .

Guess it depends on what you call 28'. 2 foot of beak, 2 foot of swim plat, low freeboard, no cabin with 4 man sit down is considered a 28'?

I looked at the 28EVO, it looks no bigger than an older Baja 226. My 280 looks huge compared to that boat. Also noticed they are running it in FLAT water.

I can see a 24' light layup boat doing 90+ with a 525 in it.

Well I will say this. My 29 which is 28' 11" with no platform ran 88 all day and cant be touched in the rough. That was with 470hp. No box and stock prop. This boat was not light by any standard. Please dont tell me it cant be done. Imagine what that boat would do with a light lay up and no cabin. Testing will be complete by the end of the summer and you will see the boat at the Miami boat show. We will be giving rides to prove the 100mph for a hundred grand.

I' guess I'm from Missouri

When is the scheduled build date for the 28'OL? What engine package will be with the first 28' OL boat? How much will the first boat (28' OL) made cost?