Mine is a 2002 358 and I have twin 575sci's.......just this year I have seen a high of 84-85 on my GPS speedo......the 575's are rated at 550 at the prop......I couldn't see why a boat with 500's wouldn't see high 70's to 80.......

I must have a slug then, mine is a 358 with 500efi's i have only seen 74 turning 5200 rpm's. Its been that way from day one. Maybe we got a crappy pair of motors or maybe we didn't get the light layup.

Unless you have CMI's for your exhaust, changing plugs will be fun in anything unless its a 45 Still prob tight with the CMI's on anything under 45 due to engine spacing and boat engine compartment size. My previous 42 had Gill exhaust, and you had to be Gumbi to change the plugs among other things. Could barely fit a hand between the manifolds with your hand open flat.

The 45- no problem changing plugs and working on things. Plenty of room between & around engines. 10 minutes or less to change plugs all around.

He said 2003 was the light layup, your speed is where I suspected it would be with such a large cabin. What year is your boat?

And I got your PM, I will actually be out there tomorrow but i have a full day and will be heading back. Thank you, I will give you a heads up before I come out next time.

I don't worry about plugs, I blow my engines long before the plugs wear out :lolhit:

Honestly Gill exhaust is the worst for plug removal, even when you have room. Headers or SM is much easier.

I haven't seen the engine bay of the 35, but my friends 31 looks as if a piece of paper would be hard to get in between the manifolds. BUT, you can walk around the entire boat :)

The 45 and 42 are nice, but I don't want such a big boat to haul, definately do not want tripps, and I don't want my buddy sharing a seat with me when we are poker running :grinser010: All kidding aside the 45 is a dream boat, just too much for my budget and short season.

Just lets make sure it is your female buds that you have on the runs...:drink:

Ya, those days are over......but I had a good run. :coolcowboy: Just the one now

They sure did love that 36 outlaw tho

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...1/pig08079.jpg
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...1/pig08083.jpg
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...1/pig08073.jpg
And I know, they always have one dumpy ass friend :)
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...1/pig08071.jpg

One of the best partys that I was ever at!!! Even with the bad weather...Hea??? How come that BAJA is leaning to one side LMAO!!! :drink:

Nice visuals....

my top speed with my 575's are from this year after a rebuild two seasons ago and two attempts at working the props at BBlades.......also in NY cold water in spring time by myself.....Before my engine rebuild and with the original props I was only seeing 78-79 tops.....I did rebuild to Mercury spec though.....didn't bump up the HP at all.......