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B38 12-31-2018 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by larslindroth (Post 4666094)
Tough to beat one of the best, if not the best condition Scarab P-29 for your intended use with SBC's. Efficient hull, lay-up with Kevlar49 by Larry Smith team of guys in California. The second choice for me would be an Apache 28 Brave recommended by McManus or I bet You got some super connections yourself. I would find Cig Bullet and Scarab 31's too big for economy runs and too slow for speed runs with high perf. SBC's. Compliments on your fabulous Bertram 38 Competition and best of luck with your next boat project. Personally, I'm in love with a Nova 24 Sprint that was expertly restored and that imho is the coolest weekend Bahama boat available for sale. She's a bargain for what they've done to her. Basically, a new boat now that would give most 30' race boats a serious run for the money in some bad sea.

P.S. A few links to the specific P-29 boat for sale below and another post about the Nova below. D.S.

1: OSO article 2: Scarab P-29 on OSO 3: P-29 ad. 4: Video
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...150285553c.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...94f7f23820.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...28b0fbdbc4.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9c2b4f8870.jpg

She is 10 out 10.

TeamSaris 12-31-2018 09:05 AM

Its a little bigger but a 33 Powerplay is an awfully nice boat.

J-Bonz 12-31-2018 11:06 AM

What about a 32’ hustler? Was in one with hp500s that ran 80

bikergja 12-31-2018 12:10 PM


Originally Posted by TeamSaris (Post 4666118)
Its a little bigger but a 33 Powerplay is an awfully nice boat.

i would love to find a 33 power play project but are not any around. I agree with the bullet or sonic.

F-2 Speedy 12-31-2018 12:50 PM

29 Outlaw , roomy cockpit, cabin, several were small blocks

B38 12-31-2018 12:56 PM

https://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/d/annapolis-1991-sonic-30-ss/6746032505.html

Great project boat for someone up north.
I like everything about it but the Green. Plus no trailer or hatch.

Indy 12-31-2018 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by bikergja (Post 4666138)


i would love to find a 33 power play project but are not any around. I agree with the bullet or sonic.

Might want to PM ActiveFun, he had his PP listed earlier this year. Not a project boat though.

Rookie 12-31-2018 05:01 PM


Originally Posted by B38 (Post 4665767)
6.2 aluminum block and heads 650 hp.
thats why mouse motors

I feel almost compelled to stop the rigging on my Panther and donate it to the this project just to see how it would run with that setup.
​​​​​​​That is sweet!

johnmiffco 12-31-2018 06:43 PM

I run in a 33 powerplay,,,,great wave crusher boats
but not a good candidate for sb motors,,they are thick heavy hulls
we have 572s in this 1 and only runs in the mid 80s'
a 32 sunsation is in the size category that would do well with strong sb s
as were balsa core built with a pad,,,,,so lighter and more modern look
only a few were made with single bb and 1 had 1 with procharger said he hit low 90s
so twin light sb would do good and handle nice in the rough with less ass weight

Indy 12-31-2018 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by johnmiffco (Post 4666178)
I run in a 33 powerplay,,,,great wave crusher boats
but not a good candidate for sb motors,,they are thick heavy hulls
we have 572s in this 1 and only runs in the mid 80s'
a 32 sunsation is in the size category that would do well with strong sb s
as were balsa core built with a pad,,,,,so lighter and more modern look
only a few were made with single bb and 1 had 1 with procharger said he hit low 90s
so twin light sb would do good and handle nice in the rough with less ass weight

Agree, sb would not be fun. JROMY's ran 89 with 525's.


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