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jdp_509
04-30-2008, 03:10 PM
I currently have a 03 22ZX with a 350mag and was kicking around repowering with more HP one way or another. After looking at the cost, I thinking of maybe upgrading to a 28ZX with the two 6.2 ltrs or the 27ZR with the 525. You get a whole lot more HP in the ZX vs the ZR. What I was wondering was which one is going to be a better performer?

The Hedgehog
04-30-2008, 03:47 PM
I currently have a 03 22ZX with a 350mag and was kicking around repowering with more HP one way or another. After looking at the cost, I thinking of maybe upgrading to a 28ZX with the two 6.2 ltrs or the 27ZR with the 525. You get a whole lot more HP in the ZX vs the ZR. What I was wondering was which one is going to be a better performer?

The 27ZR will be faster and more efficient. I would guess that it has 8-10mph on the twin ZX. I would expect the ZX to handle rough water better as it is heavier. From what I have been told the ZX is a good bit bigger.

I would love to hear from someone that has driven a 27ZR with a 525.

Team Jefe
05-01-2008, 06:50 AM
I've been in both...but the 27Zr had a 496 HO. It all depends on what you want to do boating.

if you want to go fast and not have that many "amenities" the ZR is the one.

The ZX is alot more stable in rough waters and much more room for people and stuff.

One thing to consider. 27 - one motor, 28- two motors...that is Times 2 everything

Another thing to consider....I would guess you have alot more choice with a ZX that a ZR if looking in the used market.

royalbcat
05-01-2008, 10:35 PM
Jeff,
I love my ZR & w/fuel at $tupid prices, nothing beats a nice, efficient 50mph cruise @ 3600 - 3700 RPM!

If you are in North Texas, we can set up a time for you to come out & drive the baby ZR.

jdp_509
05-02-2008, 05:38 AM
Sound like fun. I have been researching the used boat market and found one 27ZR and about five 28ZX. The ZR was not the right color. I guess if I want the right color on the ZR, I would have to opt for a new one. Does anyone know where you can see the color options for the 27ZR if you were to oder one?

BaldEagle
05-02-2008, 04:49 PM
Believe the 2008s come in blue, black, red, and yellow. Imagine that!

jdp_509
05-02-2008, 04:58 PM
No Poker Run Edition or graffics?