I had a h2x 99 model good fast boat liked it a lot, but i would go with the 25ol. You will give up a little speed but the 25ol is much bigger, deeper vee (24 degree vs 21) will handle big water a 100% better stand up bolster seats, walkin cuddy with couches the list goes on and on.

 

BTW did I say RESALE VALUE? No comparison between the two...Cya

 

I've owned both.
H2X is a great lake boat, but with a shallow deadrise it doesn't ride as good in rough stuff as the 25 O/L.

H2X is a fast, fun boat to drive. Actually, so is the 25, but the 25 with a 24 degree deadrise will cut through the chop better, and is a heavier boat so will ride better also. But both boats are excellent boats.

The 25 will be a little slower than the H2X with the same power.

I wouldn't own either boat with a 310hp 7.4. You want a mag or better, and prefferably a 502 mag or better for the outlaw.

Personally, I like the bolsters on the 25, although there is not quite as much room in the cockpit of the 25 as there is the H2X. The cuddy is larger and easier to ingress/egress on the 25.

In summation, both are great boats as far as I'm concerned.

 

The H2x is faster, hands down.

The 25 is better for bigger water.

Both are great boats.

If you go towards the H2x, you'll need at least a Magnum or HO series motor. This will get you well beyond 70 mph.

If you go towards the 25, you'll need at least the 496 mag HO or the 502 Mag. This will get you to the mid 60's.

 

In the middle of Indiana you have to be on a smaller lake so I would think you would be ok with an H2X. If you plan on big power go with the Outlaw.
I did head gaskets on an H2X with the Mag and a Prochrger,,, the boat is scary at 90. You definatly have to know how to drive it.

 

Both Baja's and good boats. I'm partial to the 25OL. That's why I bought one!

 

if you pull a skier behind your boat the pass seat on the H2X swivels around so they can watch the person behind the boat, buy whick ever one you can get the best deal on so when you resale you will not get hurt to bad hey Trent whats going on your way??

 

Hi Mark! The season is approaching, things are getting crazy. If you go to Conroe, post a thread. Maybe we can get a group to meet out there. Your boat sounds like it's performing well. My guess is 76 mph, maybe 77 mph with chop and some good luck.

 

Hey good to hear from you!!! hope all is going well your way, and am i ready for some warm weather, if we can get something together around conroe that would be something fun to do, all we need now is a little time and some sunshine
Mark

 

It was 80 degrees today! Overcast and drizzle until early afternoon, but after 2PM it would have been a great day to get on the water! Had too many things on the 'to-do' list today but I did get to run by Marine Max I-45N and check out a few new Baja's..342, 302, 33...30..

 

What time were you at MM? I drove by about 3 and almost stopped...