2.5's onConcept 30 C/C?
 

I am looking at purchasing a new Concept 30 center console and was told it runs 68 with twin 225 Merc's and was just wondering what it might run with 2.5's instead. I am new to outboards and was just curious if there is any downside to the race motors? Thanks for your help.

Try 300,s youll need the torque or put on 1 more and you will be like me with 3, tripps

phastang,

I live here at Offshore Only and I encourage you to ask questions here.
I also have outboards and want to show you a link to a place that you can learn a lot.

These people are outboard crazy!

http://www.screamandfly.com/

Cordell

Also look in the Classifieds here on OSO under MiscV for a nice Concept for sale.

Cordell

You don't want the 2.5 race motor. Maybe a Promax 225X or the new 250Optimax. Let me know I might be able to get you a deal on a set.

I too am looking at the 30 concept - nice ride.

I am told that with T250's the boat should reach the 70 mark - haven't heard of them rigging one with 2.5's.

Not sure who you are talking with re: the Concept, but you may want to call Mike Flanigan at Lightning Bay Marine in St. Pete - 727-822-4470. He's putting a package together for me that is pretty trick - going with custom drop bolsters with the throttles in the extension of the center arm, etc.

Spent some time with Luis and his crew at the Miami boat show - they really do make a quality product.

Someome on our lake had a 28 with 250's that would run over 70.
Jan from OSO has riden on it!

The 30 Concept is a nice boat. If speed is what you are looking for go with the new 250XS's or the 300X's. Speeds with the 250XS's is easily over 70mph on GPS and 300X's could easily be 75mph+. I don't recomend 2.5's, they require a lot of maintenance. 300X's will give you more on this boat then 2.5's. I can custom build anything you want.

Give me a call, Mike Flanigan @ Lightning Bay Performance Marine, 727-822-4470.:hothead:

My Buddy has a 28 w/twin 200 Mercs
64 on GPS

Thanks for all the tips guys-sounds like I need some 300's on this bad-boy to make it scream. How are these on fuel?:cool:

Fuel?
 

Fuel consumption? Is that important? This is a go-fast boat, we don't ask those questions. Cruising, which is about 55-60mph, they will use about 13-16 gph....each....normal 250 efi's are only slightly better at cruise if at all. The 250XS's may be a few gallons better, but they are so new, that is yet to be shown.

fuel
 

300X's 48 gph at wot, per motor, on mine.

I knew I would get flamed on the fuel question. I was just curious how it would compare to my blown big block I have currently? Thanks for the tips guys!

I have been on one like Brad said. With 250 merc Saltwater motors the boat would run 72 on gps (on a freshwater lake). The boat starts to get real light at around 68. With the fold away bimini open the damn boat almost becomes airborne. Very fun boat. I would be a little leary of anything more than twin 250s.
The Concept is a great combination Center Console/SportBoat.



Jan

You are right, the 30 can get flighty, they are a light boat to begin with. The do not need a lot of positive trim to get good speed. But you do need to run the trim tabs level with the bottom or slightly down. Keep the bimini closed for top speed, let alone that is creates lift(don't want that), eventually it will shred the bimini if you drive it fast all the time.

They are a fun boat to drive....especially for a c/c! It will take some sportboats by surprise, especially most of the stock engine Baja's running around.

I agree Mike with the flighty attitude. My buddy who has the Concept always runs with alot of trim.

Mike, are you guys selling alot of Concepts since you picked them up? They really are great boats from what I see. Great Graphics, Offshore Controls, and you can just hose it out when your done play'n.


Jan

Dont forget that the 2.5 wont charge the batts like the other motors. that will be a big concern on that type of boat. just my 2 cents