Which motors do I WANT, or have the $$ for? :laugher:

 

You forgot, wouldn`t buy a 30 Outlaw.

But 525s.

 

Which motors do I WANT, or have the $$ for? :laugher:

I know. Kinda of a dumb poll. :laugher:

 

If $$ were not an issure, of course the 525's. But a 30 is a strong running boat even with the HOs.

 

If it was a boat I plan on keeping a while then I would go for the 525's. On the other hand you could darn near get the 496's, do the Raylar upgrades and still be cheaper than the 525's

 

What is the price difference between these two engines ?

I think most everyone would want more power, when given the choice, but if dollars come into play, you`ll get different answers.

Also, do you know the top speed with each engine ?

 

I think the answer is pretty easy

 

since you are selling the boats I'd likely package it with HO's as it will be a much easier sell IMO.

30 Outlaws with 525's are few and far between.

If you havent already, go make friends with the folks over at teambajamarine.net. Blake the owner is a great guy.

 

Well for mere longevity and cost of maintenance, I would go with the HO's.

 

NP,

You know what they say. "There's no replacement for displacement." .............Unless Frank pulls up beside you at a red light with his Nova.

 

$$$ aside, I'll take the 565's. Oops, I mean the 525's.

 

Well for mere longevity and cost of maintenance, I would go with the HO's.

We were told at the AC boat show, that w/reg maint you can get over 1000 hours on the 525s. If you run WFO all the time you wont, but keep 'er around 3600 and you're ok. The guy said that you may want to do a valve job ever few hundred hours, but that's it. IF they're that reliable, definately the 525s. Plus, this boat will be to play with not sell if my gut feeling is correct.

 

if its for play no doubt get teh 525's. If you want something that will be easier for resale and more attractive to the avg baja customer package it with HO's.

 

since you are selling the boats I'd likely package it with HO's as it will be a much easier sell IMO.

30 Outlaws with 525's are few and far between.
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I gotta agree if you are looking to see what to fill your inventory with I would go with the 496's. If money was no object just get one with 600's. I am pretty sure they have only built one, but the all blue one they built recently went for between 200-250k which seems pretty pricey for a 30 foot boat. YOu can get a vice that will run 83 with 496's for less than that.

 

I went with 496's (non mags), as that alone was about 8,000 less than the HO's. In hindsight, I should have went with HO's, but I strongly believe that even with HO's you should have XR's and then your talking only 3-4mph difference. My boat would be hard to sell I think with non HO's, but for 105k (and it's loaded otherwise) out the door I feel it was well worth it, and happy at a proven and consistant 72mph on gps.
Hell, I love blue motors but don't think they are worth the money. Like they said above, if I was going to spend 200k on a 30footer, I'd buy a Vice.
Go with the HO's and save some serious money.

Hey R.J, why would you not buy a 30? They have like 10 cup holders

 

I went with 496's (non mags), as that alone was about 8,000 less than the HO's. In hindsight, I should have went with HO's, but I strongly believe that even with HO's you should have XR's and then your talking only 3-4mph difference. My boat would be hard to sell I think with non HO's, but for 105k (and it's loaded otherwise) out the door I feel it was well worth it, and happy at a proven and consistant 72mph on gps.
Hell, I love blue motors but don't think they are worth the money. Like they said above, if I was going to spend 200k on a 30footer, I'd buy a Vice.
Go with the HO's and save some serious money.

Hey R.J, why would you not buy a 30? They have like 10 cup holders

isnt it an easy swap to make the 496 an HO.?? like a cam and something else??

 

whats teh price difference between a 496 HO and a 525?? $92,000? :laugh:

 

whats teh price difference between a 496 HO and a 525?? $92,000? :laugh:

Your about right, a little more. :laugher: Most people do not want to spend the extra $$$, But everybody wants bragging rights.

 

A complete drop in 525EFI list is $36,050

 

Hey R.J, why would you not buy a 30? They have like 10 cup holders

If i were to buy one it would be 33 or bigger..

Always liked the 33 Outlaw. That would be a good ride with 525s.

 

No doubt the twin 525s would be SWEET if $$$ wasn't an issue, but I think I agree that the 496s are going to put the boat at a better price point.

 

Hey R.J, why would you not buy a 30? They have like 10 cup holders

a need for drink holders would imply that one puts his drink down , before it's empty

 

496's

not worth the extra money too me!

 

a need for drink holders would imply that one puts his drink down , before it's empty

Spoken like a true professional I like your way of thinkin

 

525's 4 me