I don't agree. Today's boats are faster because of advanced composites (lighter), steps, and better bottoms.

430hp per side will not get an older 38 ft boat to 80mph

Fuel does not cool converters, in fact it is the opposite.

Most converters go bad when something else causes the engine to dump un-burnt fuel down the exhaust, such as a constant ignition misfire. The unburnt fuel is trapped by the converter, starts an internal fire and destroys or clogs the converter itself.

Nice avatar!

Boat is great, depending on price. I think Cig should make a 35 with 502's as it's entry level boat.

Also better props able to run at higher X dims.

The old playboy cig or the mystique?

Wasnt that a 35 hull?

I was looking at the drives, and it doesnt look like they are shorties. Wonder what it would run with shorties?

They are probably X drives with those motors. Sportmaster shorties you would probably have to cut down the skegs or they would not buy you anything.

I like the looks and high hour no rebuild.

Funny a while back there was a 38 Fountian in OSO for sale with 496's and most said it wouldn't be enough power.

True...Fountain always seems to get the sh!t end of the stick! :lolhit:

love that boat!