29 sst

looking at a 38 fountain full staggard. Was wondering the history on these boats. How bad are they on drives and props. Is there an easy fix. Any help is appreciated.

Crude Intentions

Only problems I know of are the headers on 525s. Haven't heard of a fix for them. I have been seriously researching these boats as I too would like one.

keegan

not sure if I understand the question? Not a thing wrong with a full stagger 38. Just to clarify, the full staggered ones came out in 07 I think. The earlier 38s were a semi-stagger/half stagger, whatever you want to call it. Both are good in my opinon, in more ways than one.

29 sst

I had a friend with an 08 that would sling bladed constatnly and eat up drives. He said it was a common thing with th full staggard set up.

ratedx

i have 7 blade herrings and they have been on the boat for two years and absolutely perfect! Prior owner did have problems w/ throwing 5 blade props. and once he changed to the 7 blades had no more issues. I also have tegue prop shafts, -standard ones are known to break. The full staggered does take a little getting used to as far as planning-but once mastered it is easy. I had a 35 lightning prior but was not comfortable w/speeds over 84mph. The 38 handles big water perfect! I can not think of any manufacturer that runs a 38 ft. w/525"s that will compete w/ these full staggered fountains!

29 sst

What are u seeing as far as speed and cruise with the seven blades

ratedx

had it out this past weekend-it ran 94.5 w/2 people 1/2 tanks- hit rev limiter so had to pull back there was more speed to be had! With 5 bladders it would do 97 mph. i