NoQuarter

Has anybody driven both boats... late model, 2001- 2005? I am curious about the performance differences.

I have read that there is little top-end difference (not sure about that), but what about out of the whole?

I am asking because I have found a couple pretty sweet, super clean 25s, but both with smaller power.

Thanks in advance!

Bad-Intentions

about 3 mph, and yes you get out of the hole quicker.

yesrej

there are alot of 25s in good shape out there. you will find the one you want.

jeff32

I had both. If I had the choice I'd choose the 425. But the 375 is still impressive! 3-4 mph top end is about right. hole puch? did not really saw a big difference but never really tested both on that subject... just driving them around...

jonyb

I've run my 25 powered by the 496mag next to a couple 25's with HO"s, and there's not really any difference other than if I'd bought an HO from the dealer it would've cost me several thousand more. As I said in another thread, the only difference is a cam and tune (on the ECU).

I've got my 2005 25OL for sale in the classified's here

haulinvols

True, couple miles an hour faster with the HO. Out of the hole I have not really felt a difference seat of the pants. I did notice the cruise speed was a tad better as well at equal RPM. HO motor has a 5000rpm rev limiter and the mag is at 4800rpm.

Keep in mind that you will also get the Bravo X drive with the HO motor.

NoQuarter

Thanks everyone!

Based on the responses, either motor would work for our needs... I would prefer the X-drive, though.

Thanks again,

Tom

UNSANE

I might be wrong on this but I thought that some of the internals were different between the two such as a different crankshaft and such. But I do know that the HO version should have better resale value along with an X drive. Good luck in your search, they're pretty cool boats.

tblrklakemo

Nope....cam and ECU are it. Some folks are saying the throttle body has a diff part number too, but you should get an honest 425hp out of a cam and ECU swap.