28ZXO 496 mag

[the wharf]

I am wondering if this boat with the 496mag (375 hp)is underpowered-Is the 496magHO or the 500 efi a better choice?Does anyone have any experiance on this boat with the 496?
Thanks

[Ranman]

Although these boats can be powered with a single big block, twin SBC's are way more common in the 28's. I would venture a guess that a 496 375hp would be underpowered. A 500efi might be more like it, but again, IMO twins would be preferred..

[Bill H....]

I have a 2002 28ZXO with a single 496 MAG HO. The boat is completely stock and will run 60-62 mph with 3 people. It is a bit slow out of the hole, but is by no means under powered, IMO. My family and I love the boat.

Bill H....

[loanaranger]

i have driven one with a 454 mag, the first ZXO they built with a single, and it was pretty doggy. Mid 50's, but slow out of the hole, especially for the 28. Still a damn good looking boat though.

[daboys]

is powered by twin small block 5.7 ltr (260 hp) all stock. The boat is quick out of the hole, very stable and top speed approaches 70mph. A real eye catcher. I talked to several others prior to purchaseing mine new in 2003 all said twin small blocks are the way to go - much easier on the drives, better handling around the dock, faster to plan, :biggrin: etc... plus if one engine fails you can always get home.

[the wharf]

I have a 2002 28ZXO with a single 496 MAG HO. The boat is completely stock and will run 60-62 mph with 3 people. It is a bit slow out of the hole, but is by no means under powered, IMO. My family and I love the boat.

Bill H....
Hello,
We currently own a z-22 and want to move up to a zxo-We are on a chain of lakes and want to use the zxo as a big bowrider but with performance.One engine I think is what we want to tow wakeboarders,tubes and cruising-We dont want to go anyfaster than 65-Is this the right boat?
Would you mine me calling you to discuss
My phone is 651-253-3062
thanks
Doug

[fasttrucker]

I had a race shop bilt hp500+ put in my 28zx,1998.Top speed so far is 77mph,A lot of money but going over 70mph is a gas!Cant wait for spring.

[Bill H....]

No, I don't mind. Call away. Anytime after 1800 CST.

Bill H.... :moped:

[Bryan Tuvell 33ZX]

I rode in Skips 28ZXO twin Scorp (377's) and it ran 79 GPS.
Bryan

[Woodsy]

Don't just think thats all the power you need. The reality of it is, the 496HO will be working mighty hard all the time to move that heavy of a boat. This will stress the drive and the motor. Go with the twin small blocks, plenty of bang, and better for resale...

Woodsy Von Outboard

[the wharf]

Don't just think thats all the power you need. The reality of it is, the 496HO will be working mighty hard all the time to move that heavy of a boat. This will stress the drive and the motor. Go with the twin small blocks, plenty of bang, and better for resale...

Woodsy Von Outboard
We are on a chain of lakes and want to use the boat for pulling wake boarders,tubes etc and also family cruising-We are hearing the twins would not work as well-top speed is not what we are looking for!
your thoughts?
thanks

[Woodsy]

The twins will work fine pulling tubers. Not too sure about wakeboarding, but then agian if I was serious about those sports I would be looking to get into a Ski Nautique or maybe a Moomba. The boat is really kinda big to do the stuff your talking about. Its a great cruiser, wouldn't be my first choice for skiing or wakeboarding. Smaller boats are usually better. If a 496 is going to have some trouble getting the boat out of the hole, its certainly going to struggle pulling a skier... maybe the HP500 option would be better..

Woodsy Von Outboard

[Bryan Tuvell 33ZX]

I will add that the 502 26ZX is a pain to pull a tube, and we have a HUGE one. We fall off plane around 18mph GPS, which is a bit fast for the littler kids.
We now enjoy our neighbors 19 Sting Ray for our tubing fun.
Bryan