That's correct, but that stock 502 has also been replaced. It'll run in the low 70s now. Doubtful this boat or any other 26zx will ever reach the speeds Bill achieved with this hull.

I am closeto finishing my1999 26ZX project and have yet to put the boat in the water or ever drive this boat. I have a B1 drive 1.5ratio with a Bravo 26P and around 550HP and I am interested in how this works out for you. I built my engine with aluminum heads,intake, ex manifolds and saved about 200lbs of weight right off the back of the boat as compared to a stock 502. I am wondering how much of a difference, if at all, the reduction of weight will have on how the prop sits in the water? Once I get a feel for how the boat handles I will be looking at a shorty to see if it would be a benefit for me........ I would think that the faster you go the more benefit you will see?

scroll down an few,,when it was a monster.. https://www.facebook.com/boatpictures

Are the 22 classics more stable with similar power/set up? Just askin'

i cant answer that question,,i have a x18 and its a handful...but thats gue to no hydraulic steering...i see the members on donzi.org ans net that are in the 80's and 90 mph range that have no issues at that speed..i think it has to do with the ste[ed hull and the boat only haveing a singel engine.once the boat hits mid 80[s you have to watch it going over waves...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkuphKC3h9Y heres your boat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_E3QaxF4UU

Tks for the videos. I would like to get it a little closer to 80, but it might be for sale soon. Trying to move up a little

send bill a im and see if he will sell you the procharger that was on the boat,,that will put you close to 90..