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Dave188188 03-22-2016 08:48 AM

Buying a boat and need some advice!
 
I'm in the market for a boat. I'm a salt water fisherman but I don't know much about go fast boats. There's a guy selling a 98 272 baja with a built 600hp motor with a supercharger , it has an XR drive. Can the drive handle it? I realize it's about take off, slowing down and no hole shot. Thanks in advance from a newbie.

Rattlesnake Jake 03-22-2016 08:52 AM

I ran a 271 Formula with a Whippled 635hp, XR 1.50, 26P bravo 1 for 4 years no problems.

Dave188188 03-22-2016 09:07 AM

It has a 30p prop. Should I down size?

VoodooRob 03-22-2016 09:19 AM

Get the boat on the water and run it before you start changing parts. Save your $ for drive repairs and drive upgrades, your going to need it.

class6 03-22-2016 09:29 AM

It will be fine. Nothing to worry about

Dave188188 03-22-2016 09:46 AM

He has a spare drive for $3000 more. Is that a fair price?

Rattlesnake Jake 03-22-2016 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by Dave188188 (Post 4419150)
It has a 30p prop. Should I down size?

Find out what the gear ratio is in the XR before you start playing with props.

Dave188188 03-22-2016 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Jake (Post 4419173)
Find out what the gear ratio is in the XR before you start playing with props.

Ok I will. I really appreciate the help.


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