Need info on 34 Viper
06-06-2012, 10:26 PM
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Need info on 34 Viper
In the market for a new (to me) boat. The 34 Vipers have caught my interest. Looking for comfort as much as speed and these seem to be a good fit. Looking at a 2000 - 2002 models. What are the good and bad points? Any inherint problems (transom rot, structural issues, etc). What can I expect as far as performance 454 mags, 502s etc. (454 would seem under powered to me) What about ride and stability?
Know I'm asking a of questions lot but any insight is greatly appreciated.
Know I'm asking a of questions lot but any insight is greatly appreciated.
06-07-2012, 05:42 AM
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In the market for a new (to me) boat. The 34 Vipers have caught my interest. Looking for comfort as much as speed and these seem to be a good fit. Looking at a 2000 - 2002 models. What are the good and bad points? Any inherint problems (transom rot, structural issues, etc). What can I expect as far as performance 454 mags, 502s etc. (454 would seem under powered to me) What about ride and stability?
Know I'm asking a of questions lot but any insight is greatly appreciated.
Know I'm asking a of questions lot but any insight is greatly appreciated.
06-07-2012, 10:31 AM
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06-07-2012, 05:11 PM
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The vyper is HUGE compared to most offshores of that length. Cabin space is A LOT.
2001 and up had a hull change that made them all little faster than previous years.
They will chine walk a little above 75 (at least in the ones I've been on)
I wouldn't consider 7.4 if I were you. 502's will run 74-75. 496's with the right prop will run 80.
Again, these are personal experiences, I'm sure there are exceptions.
I was real close to buying the boat mentioned earlier in this thread, it is in great shape, I just ended up leaning to the nearly-new boat in perfect shape.
2001 and up had a hull change that made them all little faster than previous years.
They will chine walk a little above 75 (at least in the ones I've been on)
I wouldn't consider 7.4 if I were you. 502's will run 74-75. 496's with the right prop will run 80.
Again, these are personal experiences, I'm sure there are exceptions.
I was real close to buying the boat mentioned earlier in this thread, it is in great shape, I just ended up leaning to the nearly-new boat in perfect shape.
06-07-2012, 08:57 PM
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The vyper is HUGE compared to most offshores of that length. Cabin space is A LOT.
2001 and up had a hull change that made them all little faster than previous years.
They will chine walk a little above 75 (at least in the ones I've been on)
I wouldn't consider 7.4 if I were you. 502's will run 74-75. 496's with the right prop will run 80.
Again, these are personal experiences, I'm sure there are exceptions.
I was real close to buying the boat mentioned earlier in this thread, it is in great shape, I just ended up leaning to the nearly-new boat in perfect shape.
2001 and up had a hull change that made them all little faster than previous years.
They will chine walk a little above 75 (at least in the ones I've been on)
I wouldn't consider 7.4 if I were you. 502's will run 74-75. 496's with the right prop will run 80.
Again, these are personal experiences, I'm sure there are exceptions.
I was real close to buying the boat mentioned earlier in this thread, it is in great shape, I just ended up leaning to the nearly-new boat in perfect shape.
