View Poll Results: OL SV 28 Feedback
Mercury 525 / Bravo XR



49
34.27%
Mercury 525 / NXT



43
30.07%
LS Whipplecharged Smallblock / Arneson ASD 6



36
25.17%
Other - Reply with suggestions



15
10.49%
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Outerlimits SV 28 Feedback
#103
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From: Dallas, TX
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
Me included!
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
Me included!
#104
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,195
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From: Dallas, TX
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
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?
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
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?
#105
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From: Washington, MO
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.
Just ran the numbers. 1100 HP, 275 constant, 6900 lbs = 110 MPH...easy if you hit the weight.
Just ran the numbers. 1100 HP, 275 constant, 6900 lbs = 110 MPH...easy if you hit the weight.
My pig 292 weighs in at 7500 lbs with iron 6.2's. The OL/LSM package would have no problem hitting 6900 lbs.
#106
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From: Seneca Lake
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 .
Last edited by wellcrafted; 04-13-2010 at 09:50 AM.
#107
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.
#108
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From: Atlantic City, NJ
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.
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