single engine 29 outlaw?
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single engine 29 outlaw?
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My first post here, I've been reading the threads posted over the years - lots of good reading/info! I came across an ad for a Baja 29 Outlaw (2005) that has a single 496. I never knew you could get an outlaw that big with a single motor. Has anyone seen/owned one like this? Any issues - positive or negative? The guy says it'll do 62.
My first post here, I've been reading the threads posted over the years - lots of good reading/info! I came across an ad for a Baja 29 Outlaw (2005) that has a single 496. I never knew you could get an outlaw that big with a single motor. Has anyone seen/owned one like this? Any issues - positive or negative? The guy says it'll do 62.
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There's quite a few at LOTO, from what I've
been told, they ride good,( although the 2 29's
w/twins I had seem to ride good too)
62 on a optimistic faria speedo maybe.
Probably more like 52 true speed.
There's a couple of guys on here that have/had
29 singles, maybe the'll chime in.
I had no complaints on my 29's, other than
rear cleat placement.
been told, they ride good,( although the 2 29's
w/twins I had seem to ride good too)
62 on a optimistic faria speedo maybe.
Probably more like 52 true speed.
There's a couple of guys on here that have/had
29 singles, maybe the'll chime in.
I had no complaints on my 29's, other than
rear cleat placement.
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Yeah, I'd bet a 29 with a single would be a total pig. Unless it was putting out 1000+hp.
If you've got a 22 with 595hp you would most likely be bored to tears.
If you've got a 22 with 595hp you would most likely be bored to tears.
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never riden in a single 29-30 (except for woman !), so it's just an opinion from someone who does'nt really know... I would not buy this! Never!
But before going too far in this, go ahead, try it out, and let us know! So we can maybe learn if we are wrong...
I did a test one time with a friend. Same day, same ride, same speed. both 26 foot boat, he had a 454 mag, I had twin 350, spent SAME amount of gas...
That was with a single 26. so single 29 must be slow and reeeeeeally thursty!
But before going too far in this, go ahead, try it out, and let us know! So we can maybe learn if we are wrong...
I did a test one time with a friend. Same day, same ride, same speed. both 26 foot boat, he had a 454 mag, I had twin 350, spent SAME amount of gas...
That was with a single 26. so single 29 must be slow and reeeeeeally thursty!
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There is no way I would get a 29 with a single. First of all, I love my twins, especially when docking (hands off the wheel, on the sticks only). Secondly, it would definately be a dog with a single 496.
There are plenty of really nice 29 Outlaws with twins that can be had for decent money (maybe even mine! super clean 98 with only 180 hours) so I would pass on a single.
There are plenty of really nice 29 Outlaws with twins that can be had for decent money (maybe even mine! super clean 98 with only 180 hours) so I would pass on a single.
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I also have a twin engined boat (smallblocks, in aŽ93 Chris Craft) and it uses far less fuel than the same model with a single big block.
Look at the dash on a 29, single too. They look pretty bare with so few gauges and levers!
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I owned a 29 single with a 454 Mag, ran round 54 on GPS. It's a awesome riding boat for LOTO. Most poeple with 29 twins at LOTO will tell you the single 29 rides much better. The speed was the only negative issue I had with the boat.
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Obviosly my single with a 454 Mag wouldn't run 70 so the speeds at WOT and rides would be different.
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I had the same question about a month ago, and took the majority's advice and went with the twins.
I obviously haven't had the opportunity to test it at the LOTO yet but I think I made the right decision.
Also got a pretty good deal, so that goes a long way too.
I obviously haven't had the opportunity to test it at the LOTO yet but I think I made the right decision.
Also got a pretty good deal, so that goes a long way too.