lookin at a 380
 

Hi PQ guys
I am currently lookin at a 03 380 in kentucky its is in classifieds here. Anyone one the board have one. I do most of my boating on lake michigan or in northern il or on the chain o lakes. I have seen a few out there but have not got to talk to anyone. Just lookin for info and what 380 owners think on them I sold my fountain so nows the time to buy.

Calvin will chime in and tell u how awesome it is to be the big dog WHERE EVER u might do your boating....

Pretty sure he calls his the big chit cig killer.....

I will give you my honest opinion on the PQ380s ,
The plus
Great boats,lots of cabin and cockpit space,engine compartment it tight,they runs good with 500s and bigger HP,if you over night they have plenty of room,its a PQ so its put together strong.

The negative
Too big for the Chain and too small for lake Michigan.

I know a few or more people will disagree with me ,but thats my opinion.

But like I said they are good boats.and alot bigger than your 29 Fountain

with that been said I do not own one , maybe someone that owns one will chime in and give you a better input about the 380s
Good Luck

Can you explain why this would not be a good boat for lake Michigan compared to the other 38 ft boats that seem to run well out their.

Honestly I think they are sweet... rode on the fastest one in northern Illinois in the river shiver and we put the hurt on a certain 300 revenge on the way back up the river...

Some close friends just boutgh one last year and they seem to love it. They moved up from a 29 PQ and the new one has 496 ho's.

I have a 38 PQ and run it on the chain of lakes, and a friend of mine has one also. I feel the boat is not to big for the chain. If you know how to park a boat and tie it up the boat is perfect. I have mine on a shorestation at lupas marina in antioch, and my friend has in and out service at inland harbor. I am going on my 3rd season running the boat on the chain, and i think i have parked the boat almost everywhere, and my friend has also. "AND JUST SO YOU KNOW, NOT A PROBLEM PARKING AT BLARNEYS ISLAND":drink::drink: Buy it!!!!!! Then there will be three!!!!!!!

Im sorry I dont want to highjack this guys thread,
for you guys that are calling me out I replyed to you but did it on the Powerquest General discussion thread that aj started.

Like I said PQ380 is a good boat,just not 38 feet long and I feel if you are going to do Lake Michigan the bigger the better.

my last reply to this thread,Im out.
be happy to discuss further on the PQgeneral thread:drink::drink::drink:

Thanks everyone for the input. Does anyone know what it would run with either whipples or ATI blowers anyone got that setup. I want it to go 85-90. I already have ITS transom assm. for it.

One of the boat mags did a review of a 380 with 575's and it ran 87 I believe

I also own a 38 and love it. I have never been to the chain or Lake Mich, but do know that when PQ was building them they used the lake for testing and said they built it for that lake. Just what I was told years ago. I do boat in the Ozarks and from what I understand the water can be worse down there unless the lake has a storm. The ride is AWSOME and takes big water very very well.

As for the speed you are looking for, mine is a 99 and the 03 hull is faster but I am running 525 sc's pumped to 625 hp. I also have 12" boxes and run 5 blades. The best I ever got was 81.6 GPS on my local lake. I am sure there was 1 maybe 2 more in it at that time but to be honest my goal was 80 and I had achieved that so I backed off. No reason to push it for just 1 or 2 more to me.

The boat is a great boat and I would think you would be very happy with it, I am on my 3rd PQ and have enjoyed them all. From a 29 fountain to a 38 PQ you will think you bought a cruiser...

Good luck in what ever you do.


Rich.

Also own the 380 and LOVE it. I have been on Lake Michigan with 4 to 6 footers and it was FUN!!! Ran across the lake from Michigan City to Chicago and back. I have seen the boat you are refering to and it is NICE!!! We use to run Lake Cumberland all the time. With the 525efi's it runs mid 80's, add blowers and it will run mid 90's+.

The 380 is a GREAT boat and made well. 10 years and it still looks and runs new.

Actually they did all their testing on Lake Macatawa,small body of water off Lake Michigan.

Like I said in my 1st post the 380 is a Good Boat!
But running in TRUE 6 footers on Lake Michigan, was it really fun?really?

I wouldnt think that you would need blowers if 85ish is a speed you want. I have a video of a 2003 38 PQ being tested in florida with 525s in it (not supercharged). I know that salt water is faster but it can give you an idea. If you want a copy of the video let me know, i would send you a copy if you want.

Buy a pantera 36. You'll be a lot happier.....

I also was looking at the 01 380 down in alabama. I would just have to repower it....

It has to be a powerquest, Formula, or a Cigarette.

I have been in them all and the Formula and PQ are close, To me the formula has a little extra goodies but just not a fan of the colors or windsheild look, again just my opinion.
The cig it depends on what you want the cigs a narrower then the PQ. Powerquest says they ar 8'6" wide there is no way they are they have to be wider then that, but the cigs are 8' wide.
A good buddy of mine owned a 35 cafe and it rode in LOTO very well in the rough stuff to. I drove it many times and enjoyed it just as much. The difference in the two (in my eyes) was a cig goes through the waves the PQ goes over them. His 35 cafe was only around 6 inches shorter then my 38 PQ so the boat is really only like a 35'6" boat with out the swim plat form.
I will let you know that my next boat is would be a Cig, an OUterlimits, or a Nor Tech. I really do like the 42 Tigers though.
That PQ you are lookig at is a very nice looking boat and you will be very happy with it if you were to buy it. Good luck.

The Avenger
 

I had a 2001 with 575sci's , I believe the factory only made two of them. Mine was bone stock and with the merc five blades ( lab finished) it would do 84 to 85 MPH. I was only getting 4950 rpm with those props and thought I could get another MPH OR TWO with some Herrings but just didn't want to spend the bucks.
The 38 is an awsome boat. It rides rock solid. turns tight and stays lockes up, at least mine did.
Also they have more room than any other 38 out there, great for overnights

If you can find one with the 525's or the 575scis you will be top dog . Nothing wrong with the 500's but your max will be closer to 80.

Good luck on the search

Fun, YES! Really, YES!

Guessing at the wave size, but would lose sight of the horizon between waves. Wind was coming from the west, and once you found the ideal speed just had to manage the throttles. Made it across and enjoyed the Chicago Air and Sea show. Trip back was in better conditions, and yes it was fun too.

Did you sell your 38?

Hey, I bought the 380 w/575SCi's from PerformanceMary. Thanks again J&M...awesome boat.
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greetings
 

Ken nice to hear from you. Send me an email on how its going with the winter work on those 575's

Lots of snow down here and zero degrees Not quite boating weather.

J&M

[QUOTE=Need4SpeedGTCS;3314326]Hey, I bought the 380 w/575SCi's from PerformanceMary. Thanks again J&M...awesome boat.


Congratulations on your purchase. That is a very nice boat.

Thank You!

I am not new to the PQ brand; still thoroughly impressed with these boats and this 380 is pristine!

Can't wait to be on the water!
 

Hey Jim,

I sent you an email last night? Overhauls completed and whipple intercoolers installed. Engines going back in soon...although no rush here either with this weather, lol. Seems like summer is so far away!

K.

Ken, didn't get the email Please resend

jIM

Would love to see some pics of the install if you could post them up:drink:

I'll put up some pic's as soon as I can...my marine tech has been taking pic's all along during the process.