38 EC top speed with 525's?
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I'm sure it's been discussed but what would be top end speed for a 38 express cruiser with 525's and Bravo 3's??
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Mike
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Mike
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We have sold two, I think only 2-3 were ever built with 525's. They both ran 70.
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the one that i had was a 496ho boat and it would hit 60 mph trimmed out to the moon ![Smilie](/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
great boat , best of both world's comfort and a decent cruise speed compared to other cruiser boat's
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great boat , best of both world's comfort and a decent cruise speed compared to other cruiser boat's
mike
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Here is a video review of a 38 EC with twin 496 HO's
http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_v...72#Test-Result
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http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_v...72#Test-Result
you have to register to view video but it is simple and free.
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I have a 2006 (old style cabin) that went 64 (GPS) with Bravo 1's (1.5:1 ratio) and 26" pitch four blade bravo 1 props. The boat originally has Bravo III which I think assist in docking and are currently on the boat (borrowed the bravo 1's from my other boat). The boat plained and maintained a plain easy with the bravo 1 drives. I think I could tweek another mile an hour or two with either 1.65:1 ratio bravo 1 with 26" pitch props or 1.5:1 with 24" props. Anyway, we love the boat, a great combo of speed and comfort. It also rides flat, not like the other cruisers you see riding bow high everywhere they go. Also, saw one for sale a while back with whipples on 500 EFI's that the seller said would run 83 mph. That would get some attention for sure!!