Best Single-Engine Boat 30-feet and Under
10-30-2002, 12:56 PM
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Don't forget the 29 World Class Warlock. Great rough water boat , nice cabin, and fast. When tested in the September issue of Powerboat the Warlock posted the best top speed when compaired to 7other boats equiped with the 496HO - 71.4mph (radar). The boat will run 76-78 with HP500 EFI, and well over 80 with a HP575 SCi.
If you like we can send you info on this or other boats in the Warlock lineup. 315 697-5849 or [email protected]
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Steve
If you like we can send you info on this or other boats in the Warlock lineup. 315 697-5849 or [email protected]
Thanks
Steve
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10-30-2002, 01:49 PM
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Eric1969,
I currently own a 2000 Crownline 225LPX with a Whipple-charged 502 and a Bravo 3. It run run over 70 mph any day. My top speed was 74 (gps) in February with 5 people onboard.
I had the engine rebuilt in July (2003), and have had zero problems since then. I also have a dual-axle trailer under it.
It is a great running boat, but my wife wants something bigger.
I couldn't take less than $39K for it.
Click on the red TWISTED for pictures.
P.S. I didn't mean for this to be a For Sale/Wanted post. It just turned out that way. I don't mind, just as long as the "Board Gods" don't mind. Thanks for all of your suggestions. Keep 'em coming!
I currently own a 2000 Crownline 225LPX with a Whipple-charged 502 and a Bravo 3. It run run over 70 mph any day. My top speed was 74 (gps) in February with 5 people onboard.
I had the engine rebuilt in July (2003), and have had zero problems since then. I also have a dual-axle trailer under it.
It is a great running boat, but my wife wants something bigger.
I couldn't take less than $39K for it.
Click on the red TWISTED for pictures.
P.S. I didn't mean for this to be a For Sale/Wanted post. It just turned out that way. I don't mind, just as long as the "Board Gods" don't mind. Thanks for all of your suggestions. Keep 'em coming!
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10-30-2002, 02:09 PM
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Clay, my choice, surprise, would be a Velocity 280. I didn't think that air condioning was an available option but when I went to the Velocity Website, air was listed as an option for the 280. 80 mph with 600 HP is not a problem, in fact the new 525efi should make 80 mph. It is a deep boat and for a 28 foot boat the cuddy cabin is as big or bigger then most.
If you want to add air and HP my 98 is available.
If you want to add air and HP my 98 is available.
10-30-2002, 02:11 PM
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Eric1969,
Whipple is a supercharger manufacturer. It increases the engine horsepower from 415 to 600+.
At my last engine check, I had no compression in the #8 cylinder. There are many theories to this. I believe that I had a Merc "built on a Monday morning". But, that's just my humble opinion.
The engine has new IMCO manifolds installed, a valve job including new heavy-duty exhaust valves, and new rings, etc...
I planned to keep this boat another two to three years, but the wife has spoken!
Whipple is a supercharger manufacturer. It increases the engine horsepower from 415 to 600+.
At my last engine check, I had no compression in the #8 cylinder. There are many theories to this. I believe that I had a Merc "built on a Monday morning". But, that's just my humble opinion.
The engine has new IMCO manifolds installed, a valve job including new heavy-duty exhaust valves, and new rings, etc...
I planned to keep this boat another two to three years, but the wife has spoken!
10-30-2002, 02:26 PM
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Clay,
Check out the Sunsation 288. You can get it in a mid-cabin/bowrider if you still want that functionality. The Mrs and I looked at one at the Metro Beach show here in Detroit; after that, the Admiral put a 288 Midcabin HIGH on our list...
Plus, Sunsations builds a fast hull, I think the 288 will run low-mid 70's with an HP500, maybe tickle 80 with a new HP525???
Check out the Sunsation 288. You can get it in a mid-cabin/bowrider if you still want that functionality. The Mrs and I looked at one at the Metro Beach show here in Detroit; after that, the Admiral put a 288 Midcabin HIGH on our list...
Plus, Sunsations builds a fast hull, I think the 288 will run low-mid 70's with an HP500, maybe tickle 80 with a new HP525???
