ohhhh whatever............
Hey.....as stated earlier "optional" ..... single anything and/or - try twin LSA supercharged small blocks (ctsV ZR1 ) at least in one of the first 5 boats to see how it runs.

just my 2-pennies.........of thought.

When I think of true OFFSHORE boats, 28 footers don't come to mind. Anyway, like what you like, I'll never go back to a single.

And you have a very good thought with the twin LS small blocks, I like it. I am indiffferent on whether OL builds the boat with twins or a single, get to building....As stated on another website, this thread is a good marketing effort, and has generated interest in their 28' product, hopefully they will have as much success in sales and on water as this thread has generated in product interest. If you build it, the boat will sell....We are all interested.

Animalhouse,

When is production scheduled for this 28' boat? With what power (size/manufacturer) will this first 28' boat have? When will it hit the water? How much $$$,$$$ for this first boat. These are fair questions, and you may have a real prospect reading this thread. Good luck with your build, I am sure it will be a very nice boat.

Tex Fountain does not build a 32 single, so for those of us in the know I was refering to the 27 and 29 Fever models, you still haven't countered my claim, in that size range a single is more valuble to most people, look up the boats on traderonline. Yes we all are entitled to our own opinions, I am only stating mine. You are welcome to disagree but please do so in a respectful mannor and provide insight to your conclusions, or your just being rude. Maybe you know more than OL and you should go become a builder.

The only "book" that ever bought anything is the checkbook. There is a $20k swing on my 99 model Baja in a twin vs. single comparison.
A twin engine boat will burn less fuel than a single at cruise speeds the same as a triple will burn less than a twin in a cruise (set mph comparison between both boats). The maint. is more but fuel is a non-factor. Who buys a boat for fuel mileage anyway?

I think that a single 525/XR package would be the way to go to keep the boat affordable, plus it would show strong performance numbers.

The 525/NXT might be a great option, however prop availability (cleaver) may still be limited for a single application. Could take time to get it dialed in given that... I would say it depends on how much time you have to get it out the door.

Ten years ago we didnt have dependable power and drive packages that could push heavy single engine 28-32 footers at decent speeds. Twins were the only way to get there. Technology has brought about some great single Offshore options.

Great idea!

That's true. You're right. I was referring to the 28-30 range specifically.

Ilmor 725

Definately a single big block in a 28' Outerlimits. Considering you are targeting 90 mph with a 525, there is no need for twins in a hull this efficient.

Unless you want more weight, cost, maintenance and a crowded engine compartment.

I want one with a canopy and 525 bravo xr w/ITS so I can run with the SVLs.these boats are running in the mid to low 90s with this package.That would be one gorgeous boat!!!!!