My buddy is interested in getting his hands on a early 2000's 33 O/L. Mainly for the stable solid ride due to the nasty rough water we run on. He 's heard alot of talk and I hope you guys can give a no B.S. answer. almost 99% of all early 2000's 33's have either 496 mags or HO's where are the boats with the 500's 525 and 575SC options? Did Baja limit their production or did no one order those motors. I know the bigger motors are the obvious choice for that size boat but why cant we find any 525's or 575's. If we have to settle for a 496 HO or Mag what is speed have you guy's seen out the box? I was hearing mid 70's (sounds high for me but it's lacking a big fat gold chain for wind deflection) ) Nevertheless i'm sure he set on getting one with the biggest he can find or just pull the 496's if they cant get-r-done. Thanks in advance Baja dudes for any advice..

You must run LOTO, about the roughest water around ST.louis. My friend has an 01 with HO's and it ran 73 gps when I was with him, he said he has seen more ibut I haven't. Nice boats though, Lots of room and a good ride.

Most are equipped with either
502's, or the later models, 496HO's.

A friend of mine has a 99' with 502's,
light on gas and light on people, it
will run 70.

The 496HO boats run a tick faster.

The 04' boats have the pad bottom,
I've heard 72-75


I've seen several pre 2000's with "blue motors",
I think one was even in St. Louis, if I recall.

I've driven and ridden 33's down at LOTO,
and they do all right running through the
"washing machine"

Hawkeye Boats has one with 575s. I believe it is an 02 model.

Theres a 342 with a wind screen. pretty much the same boat with 525's at www.skidock.com

seems on the high side for price though.

Here's a 1999 36 with HP500's

It has been for sale for a while so I am sure he will deal on it

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/8/79204328.htm

Here's a 98 with HP500's

I know you said he is looking for a 33 but hey so was I and I ended up with a 36 and love it. The 36's ride is awesome at LOTO.

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/4/78223504.htm

Here's a 33 from St Louis area. Looks pretty nice and has HP500's

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/0/79188850.htm

Here's a little rocket 33 from Arizona. Whipplecharged 502's

It will run close to 90 mph !!!


http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/4/78286504.htm

My 2000 with 502s runs 70ish with Bravo 4-blades, around 72-73 with Mirage + 3-blades.
Friend of mine has a 2004 with HOs, and runs mid-70s with 4-blade Bravos.