Researching new/new used boat options. Looking for thoughts/opinions of running a 30 Eagle with a single.....

What would it take for a 30 eagle to run 80mph with a single??

I've got a 25 eagle now, looking to step up to something with an enclosed head and a bit more cabin room. Not necessarily the twins though......

It would take a decent amount of power with a single 30'. Probably in the 800+ range with the right combo.

Why would you want a 30ft boat with a single engine? Too big and slow, too much work for the drive, right? I would think a 30 eagle w/ twin Merc 525efi's would be a great reliable, user friendly pkg?

Why not just look for 28? If you want to stay with a single engine boat?

Powerboat mag article dec 2001 30 eagle with single 500 efi 73.5 mph i got a 2001 30 eagle with twin 500 efi runs 93 on fumes and my wife and i . 91 4 people full of fuel all on gps . Love it all stock

There's an awesome twin engine one for sale right now for a decent price. It has 575's in it....that would be a damn nice boat.

I have a 2000 30' Eagle with twins. Cant imagine with a single,would be quit sluggish and hard on the drive. tryin to reach out to EZ here with the 01 that does 93 mph. Just had my motors done by Ron Sporl, they dynoed at 650hp per side. Im only getn around 91 loaded or empty,thats with labbed 30's at 5600 RPMs,thats the top side Ron wanted me to run. I will have a set of 32's by spring (live in Wisconsin). What you runnin for props? and you runnin any tabs at WOT ?Oh also I have 1.5 ratio. Just my first summer with a twin,still testing! Had a 28 Eagle before this, what a step up!!!

Where in Wisconsin are you located. I generally boat the Madison lakes, Mississippi, and Lk. WI.

-Ryan

P.M. yesterday i hope you got it

Yes,got the PM. thanks, just need to experiment different props and practice ,practice! Ryan- Im from the Wisconsin Rapids area, mostly boat on the Wis. River to Petenwell, Castle rock lake, Winnebago only once for the four horsemen poker run (was a blast) and hopefully mississippi next summer,was too low this year. I had the 28 eagle before, its alot like the 25,not a ton of room up front, but steppin up to the 30 is a jump. Much more room as it is a deeper boat than the 28. I dont think youd be happy just goin to a 28. If your lookin for economy, find a 30 with twin 502 mpi's, not many around, thats why I have what I have.Good luck on the search,I will keep my eye open!

My friend used to have a 30 Eagle with twin Merc 575's and it ran mid 90's. To go in the 80's with a single, you'd need more power than a bravo drive would be reliable with