I just bought a 1995 Baja 272 bow rider with a hp 500 ,few upgrades like cmi headers, 741 crane cam when the motor was refreshed a couple years ago , spins a 25 plus at 5100 at around 70 mph , handles good, just wondering how much power I need to make this boat go in the 85 mph range .... hp 500 with p1sc procharger or a 548 cid at 700hp... or more and how much more?

IMO, 750-800hp full hydro steering, Imco 1:36 drive, a Priest and bottle of Holy water..............WHY, that hull wont like those speeds, O ya and a crash helmit

You need to talk to OSO member Articfriends he will set you straight and help you. He had a 272 that did 100MPH

33outlawsst thanks for putting in your reply IMO.. lol... get your ego checked lately?

Smitty had 1000+ HP in his 99 mph 272 and he'll be the first to tell you IT AINT SAFE. The GENERAL rule is 15+/- HP per ONE MPH. The other problem you'll run into is trying to keep a drive alive with that kinda power. Most here will tell you, "if you want a faster boat, buy one" because the game gets crazy expensive.

Not sure what you meant about 33's ego but hes had the same boat and (not speaking for him) I believe his point was 272's aren't speed demons and really develop bad manners at speeds over 80. Good Luck.

thanks hook`em ,I`m really just looking for constructive comments , I`m sure I`m not the first guy that`s looking to get more speed out of a Baja .... as for a faster boat I already have one , 07 290 velocity 632/846 hp

Talk to Smitty as Keith recommended. He's full of good stuff and knows the 272 in every trim.

Good luck BillyP, just remember........um never mind...................btw I dont have an ego...cheers

Haha, how did his post come off as egotistical? Hmmm.....

If anything you should thank him for possibly saving your families life with his suggestions.

Its not all HP..... Need to get the hook removed and hull blueprinted also.

Hyd Steering 100% true. We put over 700 hours on our 272 and several upgrades. Great boat, again, just not engineered to run that fast.

The open bow will hurt you as well.