Hey everyone, Im new to this site and also a new boat owner. I recently purchased a beautiful 225 ltd. It only has a 305 in it, so I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on what would make this boat a little more fun. I know its not the greatest thing on the water but Im still in college and just starting out with a new hobby. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks Ryan

I had a 245 Limited, as you can tell from the user name!

I have a 350 in mine with Edelbrock heads, roller cam, and Edelbrock intake, 650 Holley.
It ran 53 with that, it was a big boat for a single SB, I would say do a intake, carb and thru-hull exhaust, it may P/U a couple hp, maybe go with a 350 later when money provides.

WE NEED PICS!! Gotta have pics, also where do you boat?

You can search my user name and see what all I did, most of it is here somewhere..

Congrats on the new boat.
An inexpensive way to play with your speed is to test different props. I had a 210 and a 230 Stingers and I played around with different pitches.

I found with a 19 pitch the boat will climb out of the water easily, so if your skiing or tubing this is a good combo. However your top end will not be its max!

A 21 pitch will be lazy getting out of the water but your top end will increase about 3-8 mph. I had 350 mercs in both my older boats and that 305 of your should push similar HP (maybe a bit less?)

I agree with the other poster that a cam change, thru-hulls and a good carb and intake really help, but of course that is bigger bucks.
By the way stainless is far superior to aluminum props. the aluminums seem to flex a bit, while stainless will give you better performance. See if you can borrow someones prop for a short test before jumping into a big purchase.

Good luck and have fun this summer.

I have a 21 labbed to a 20, worked good on my boat, I have a lefty too, they were on twins before, I may have them for sale soon.

Thanks for all for the advice.... I have a SS prop on it but im not sure what the pitch is. I planned on dumping a 350 sometime if i dont just upgrade all together... The boat is still in storage due to this crappy snow, but here are some pics i got before the weather went to hell.

Congrats on the purchase. Thats a nice lookin ride, and your gona love it. Just get use to handling it, in the water and out. Wait for the go fast stuff on something you will get more bang or speed for the buck out of. Welcome to the Chris Craft family.

You still have yours Rob? I love my 32 Baja but I miss the mint cosmetics of my Limited, I have to repaint the Baja next year.. lots of work.

Yep, finally had to go through the cobra, works slick now though. After 3 months of parts huntin and waitin on the shop it was at. Now I got a problem with somethin in the carb (new carb) or electrical. Its spittin back thru the carb. Changed wires , coil, complete tune up. ?????????? still doin it.

Check timing, getting ignition at the wrong time will make that happen, what carb is it?

The original holley that was on it was so full of chit and had to be dipped so many times to clean it ,it was trash. So we put a weber on it with the same size jets. The holley that was on it was no longer avaliable. Dont think they moved or adjusted the timing but I juess I need to check it. Just wish I could find a desent OMC shop. I know that shouldnt make a difference but around here it does.