Just got my 28 Powerplay delivered [Archive]

Bill N

08-13-2009, 08:00 PM

Hey Guys I just got my new 99 28 Powerplay with twin small blocks delivered. It looks like it will handle the rough water pretty well. I can't wait to get it in the water after some major detailing.

Buoy

08-14-2009, 02:45 AM

Sweet!!
Oughta be a tough package!

Looks a little tight in the bilge though, gonna have to practice your acrobatic skills to do any wrenching.
Great looking boat.
Congrats!!:sifone:

rchevelle71

08-14-2009, 09:42 AM

Nice Ride!!

Trim'd Up

08-14-2009, 11:00 AM

Cool ride. That has to be pretty rare. I don't think I have seen a 28 PP before.

cowisl

08-14-2009, 11:16 AM

Sweet boat. you will love it!

cowisl

08-14-2009, 11:17 AM

FYi...the boat likes a lot of bow lift. i have a 28 with 300 promax's and we are spinning lab finished 28" bravo i's.

Bill N

08-14-2009, 12:18 PM

Thanks I can't wait to find out how it runs. How fast shoud it run with the small blocks. It woun't be in the water until next week & the props are spinning out now

Buoy

08-15-2009, 02:47 AM

Thanks I can't wait to find out how it runs. How fast shoud it run with the small blocks. It woun't be in the water until next week & the props are spinning out now

I'm not that familiar with PP, but to take a stab at your speed question, I'm gonna guess low 70's. 72-3 would probably be good depending on the shape of the motors and drives. If everything is fresh, and with some prop tweaking, I'm guessing maybe pick-up 2-3 mph.
Again, this is just my guess - I have NO experience with this hull, or power package.
I'm just playing the lottery on a guess.
But, I do look forward to seeing what you get.

MattBMiller

08-15-2009, 09:13 AM

Nice boat!

Bill N

08-15-2009, 09:34 AM

Thanks Guys! Its a beautiful weekend & the boat won't be reistered until next week. Kinda sucks

RLJ676

08-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Nice choice, great boat!:sifone:

I don't have mine dialed in yet, but it definitely seems to like the rough.:driving:

Bill N

08-19-2009, 10:30 AM

Nice choice, great boat!:sifone:

I don't have mine dialed in yet, but it definitely seems to like the rough.:driving:

Thanks! Hopefully it rides well. It looks like it will like the rough water

DAREDEVIL

08-19-2009, 11:32 PM

Cool ride. That has to be pretty rare. I don't think I have seen a 28 PP before.

They made as many as of the 33's ,or close.
I did not know they made them with SB togh .

Be carefull,,,they love to hook ,,always keep the nose up ,they need to run loose.

Bill N

08-20-2009, 07:35 AM

They made as many as of the 33's ,or close.
I did not know they made them with SB togh .

Be carefull,,,they love to hook ,,always keep the nose up ,they need to run loose.

Thanks! How are they in rough water?

Trueser

08-20-2009, 07:42 AM

FYi...the boat likes a lot of bow lift. i have a 28 with 300 promax's and we are spinning lab finished 28" bravo i's.

Are you spinning them in or out?

Geronimo36

08-20-2009, 09:42 AM

Billy,

Once we test the boat and determine how it feels we can change rotation of the props. Turning in gives more bow lift if that's what it needs.

Let's see how she feels before making changes.

Frank

Bill N

08-20-2009, 10:17 AM

DAREDEVIL

08-20-2009, 10:53 AM

They are great in rough water !!!!!!!!!

RLJ676

08-20-2009, 08:13 PM

They made as many as of the 33's ,or close.
I did not know they made them with SB togh .

Be carefull,,,they love to hook ,,always keep the nose up ,they need to run loose.

I was told there was only around 13 28's built, and of those only 3-4 were singles like mine! I didn't know any were small blocks either.

So is it sounds like a bow lifting prop would be beneficial on these.

Geronimo36

08-20-2009, 08:19 PM

Cool Are you around Sat or Sun

My plan is to go down early on Saturday morning to change the oil then take a ride out to play in the swells.

Geronimo36

08-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Be carefull,,,they love to hook ,,always keep the nose up ,they need to run loose.

Are you referring to the 28' specifically? My friend had a 33' for a number of years that ran low 90's and it never hooked, it was solid as a rock.

DAREDEVIL

08-20-2009, 11:50 PM

I was told there was only around 13 28's built, and of those only 3-4 were singles like mine! I didn't know any were small blocks either.

So is it sounds like a bow lifting prop would be beneficial on these.

I think with the SB u can run them out ,,hence the less weight in the back versus the BB ,,,,may handle the same as a BB turning in and pick up a little speed ??

On my 33 with boxes and 650's i turned them out aswell,,,and gained some speed ,,,!!!!!!!!!!
Handling wise ,,,mhhhh ..really did not make a diffrents on the boat.

DAREDEVIL

08-20-2009, 11:53 PM

Are you referring to the 28' specifically? My friend had a 33' for a number of years that ran low 90's and it never hooked, it was solid as a rock.

My 33 never hooked either,,,but i stuffed it once. LOL
And yes the 28's like to hook ,,bow steer,,because its basicly the first 28 feet of the 33 !!!! So less running surface .
But any ways,,,GREAT BOAT !!!!!!

DAREDEVIL

08-23-2009, 08:43 PM

HOW DID IT RUN ??? UPDATES !!!!!!!!!!???????:lurk5:

Bill N

08-24-2009, 07:47 AM

I never got to run it with the weather & work. But the mechanic & the owner of the Marina ran it Friday to check out their work & said it ran great. They only took it up to 4500 rpm & said it felt like low 70's but of corse the GPS wasn't working. I think Brett saying it runs good means alot since he has a 46 Outerlimits. I just need to change a shift cable & get the Garmin working & i'll be ready for this weekend.

cosmic12

08-24-2009, 08:26 AM

Thats a sweet ride, Have a good time with it.

DAREDEVIL

08-24-2009, 09:42 AM

cowisl

08-24-2009, 03:50 PM

Are you spinning them in or out?

I am spinning in. Had it out this weekend. Great riding boat

Bill N

08-25-2009, 09:14 AM

We are going out tomorrow. I guess we'll find out how slow it is with the small blocks

cowisl

08-25-2009, 09:16 AM

You will love it! Let us know how she runs

Bill N

08-27-2009, 07:32 AM

The boat runs great! We ran last night in some 3-4s & the boat handles incredible. I think it will need some more power this winter it only ran 67-68 on the spedo. One good thing about the small blocks is it doesn't burn much fuel

Geronimo36

08-27-2009, 09:33 AM

Billy, it was a fun ride last night!!! I still can't believe you wanted me to run it out! You got a great deal on that rig!

Daredevil, I was driving the boat and didn't notice any hooking tendancy's what so ever. On a few waves I even got wet, lol and the boat tracked very well and flew nice and level. This was with props spinning out, so even less bow-lift.

cowisl

08-27-2009, 01:53 PM

there isnt any hooking tendency. Dont know what daredevil is talking about.

Try spinning the props in. My bet is you will pick up 2-3mph and grab a handheld gps to confirm!

Bill N

08-27-2009, 02:17 PM

Thanks for your help. If the storm misses us i'll run it Sat or Sun & have a new Gps. It could have been much worse at least I only needed to change an intake, GPS & shift cable

DAREDEVIL

08-27-2009, 02:20 PM

there isnt any hooking tendency. Dont know what daredevil is talking about.

Try spinning the props in. My bet is you will pick up 2-3mph and grab a handheld gps to confirm!

LOL,,i am sorry you guys are right,,,it wasn't my PP that hooked it was a friend of mines Aero-tek in germany we hooked @ ~85ish.

Sorry,,,i had and was in to many boats i guess.LOL:ack2: :kiss:

RLJ676

08-27-2009, 08:20 PM

jhenrie

08-29-2009, 04:14 AM

All you Billy

http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/product.asp?ProdID=1164

Geronimo36

08-29-2009, 07:52 AM

John, 4:15 AM????? Damn dude!! I was still dreamin of jumping swells! :)

Bill N

08-29-2009, 08:05 AM

All you Billy

http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/product.asp?ProdID=1164

Except I'll take the mpi version. Whythe hell are you up at 4:00? If you drop off the Gopro i'll get some pics & video tomorrow :sifone:

jhenrie

08-29-2009, 03:52 PM

:ack2:Jack has had a fever the last couple days . Gotta get up whenever he does. Thank god for tylenol.

Bill N

08-31-2009, 08:42 AM

They're great boats!

Let's see some more pics.:sifone:

Here are a couple more pics Hopefully I can get some running shots this weekend.

Indy

09-02-2009, 07:01 PM

They made as many as of the 33's ,or close.

Huh? Where do you get your information? There was about 6 to 8 sterndrive 28s made, max. They were made from the old Cobra hull, which was derived from the 27 Magnum and 28 Cigarette hulls.

There was never a 28 hull mold, the 33' was dammed. There was however a dedicated 28 deck mold.

Your Powerplay is an excellent boat, made well and will take a beating. By '99 all the kinks had been worked out of the hull so it'll track straight and fly right if you're trimmed properly.

As you've probably already found out, the boat responds well to trim, just a little adjustment here and there and the hull will respond quickly. Tabs are usually just used for getting on plane and leveling out the boat in a cross wind.

I miss my 33' like crazy, but there's always another boat.

DAREDEVIL

09-02-2009, 10:24 PM

Huh? Where do you get your information? There was about 6 to 8 sterndrive 28s made, max. They were made from the old Cobra hull, which was derived from the 27 Magnum and 28 Cigarette hulls.

There was never a 28 hull mold, the 33' was dammed. There was however a dedicated 28 deck mold.

Your Powerplay is an excellent boat, made well and will take a beating. By '99 all the kinks had been worked out of the hull so it'll track straight and fly right if you're trimmed properly.

As you've probably already found out, the boat responds well to trim, just a little adjustment here and there and the hull will respond quickly. Tabs are usually just used for getting on plane and leveling out the boat in a cross wind.

I miss my 33' like crazy, but there's always another boat.

I know ,u know alot about PP since u worked there......but i think there where alot more then 8 28's build.

And i miss my 33 as well.:seeya:

Bill N

09-03-2009, 07:39 AM

Huh? Where do you get your information? There was about 6 to 8 sterndrive 28s made, max. They were made from the old Cobra hull, which was derived from the 27 Magnum and 28 Cigarette hulls.

There was never a 28 hull mold, the 33' was dammed. There was however a dedicated 28 deck mold.

Your Powerplay is an excellent boat, made well and will take a beating. By '99 all the kinks had been worked out of the hull so it'll track straight and fly right if you're trimmed properly.

As you've probably already found out, the boat responds well to trim, just a little adjustment here and there and the hull will respond quickly. Tabs are usually just used for getting on plane and leveling out the boat in a cross wind.

I miss my 33' like crazy, but there's always another boat.

Thanks! I only had it out once so far but it seems like a great boat. The props are spinning in now so i'll see how it likes that this weekend :sifone:

Bobcat

09-03-2009, 08:39 AM

was that boat in the boat trader a year or so ago in south Florida ? I remember the ad said that it was too loud for the grandkids! anyway beautiful boat and very clean .

Bill N

09-03-2009, 09:20 AM

I bought it in South Florida from an auction but I would have loved to see that ad. The boat looks like it was never used even drives even look new

chris sunsation

09-03-2009, 09:33 AM

Looks great! Congrats on the new ride!

Indy

09-03-2009, 10:11 AM

I know ,u know alot about PP since u worked there......but i think there where alot more then 8 28's build.

And i miss my 33 as well.:seeya:

Never worked there, but I know a lot about them. And there weren't many 28s made, maybe 12 or so in different configurations.

cowisl

09-03-2009, 10:30 AM

Only one 28' with ob's...mine :03: Let's see some more pics of that bad boy!

Indy

09-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Only one 28' with ob's...mine :03: Let's see some more pics of that bad boy!

They actually made two of them, yours seems to be the only one around though.

cowisl

09-03-2009, 02:07 PM

They actually made two of them, yours seems to be the only one around though.

really? Not what i heard? I have the whole story about our boat. pretty cool

Indy

09-03-2009, 04:54 PM

really? Not what i heard? I have the whole story about our boat. pretty cool

Got it directly from Ed. And if I may quote him: "We only built two(2) 28' outboards, which were simply the sterndrive boat with a twin engine bracket bolted to the transom. One had a pair of regular 200 Merc's, the other had a pair of 2.5 Merc Hi-Performance engines. Both delivered to the local South Florida area."

And yes...your boat is pretty cool!!!

32storm

09-03-2009, 10:00 PM

Looks nice...good luck with the new ride.

cowisl

09-04-2009, 09:49 AM

Got it directly from Ed. And if I may quote him: "We only built two(2) 28' outboards, which were simply the sterndrive boat with a twin engine bracket bolted to the transom. One had a pair of regular 200 Merc's, the other had a pair of 2.5 Merc Hi-Performance engines. Both delivered to the local South Florida area."

And yes...your boat is pretty cool!!!

Thanks for the info! mine had the 2.5's. Built for a "small time" local drug dealer.

Bill N

09-04-2009, 10:10 AM

Thanks for the info! mine had the 2.5's. Built for a "small time" local drug dealer.

I think that is better than mine being built for an old man!

RLJ676

09-04-2009, 07:12 PM

Never worked there, but I know a lot about them. And there weren't many 28s made, maybe 12 or so in different configurations.

That is also what I was told. I definitely don't think there are nearly as many out there as the 33. I've heard the 33's were only a little more money, so basically everyone would make the upgrade.

Only 3 or so were singles....like mine.:sifone:

cowisl

09-05-2009, 08:02 PM

from today...paint is a work in progress..

Not Right

09-07-2009, 08:54 AM

sweet boat, I looked at a 28 w/ sb's 4 yrs ago in Miami, I should have bought it but something about the seller was fishy. Same boat as yours but it didnt have yellow, I think it was blue/silver graphics, I should have bought it, I need more of a wave crusher than my silencer.

I think a 33 SF will be my next boat

Bill N

09-08-2009, 07:43 AM

I had the boat out yesterday in 4-5 ft seas & it's incredible. I'll post some pics when I get them from Dee. Unfortunately I lost a motor in the calm water in front of the Statue of Liberty.

Geronimo36

09-08-2009, 09:56 AM

You were running great before that!!

Bill N

09-08-2009, 10:06 AM

You were running great before that!!

Thank You! :sifone:

cowisl

09-08-2009, 10:23 AM

I had the boat out yesterday in 4-5 ft seas & it's incredible. I'll post some pics when I get them from Dee. Unfortunately I lost a motor in the calm water in front of the Statue of Liberty.

whats wrong with it?

Bill N

09-08-2009, 10:40 AM

whats wrong with it?

Lost oil pressure no big deal I was going to reshen them this winter anyway. That motor was down a couple hundred rpm since I got the boat. But you were right it is a great boat for the size.

Bill N

09-09-2009, 07:24 AM

Here are some running shots!

Bill N

09-09-2009, 07:26 AM

A few more

RLJ676

09-09-2009, 06:57 PM

Bill N

09-10-2009, 07:48 AM

Nice running shots. How fast were you running in that slop?

Looks like yours is a magnet for the rough like mine is.:driving:

9 out 10 times this summer the wind has been rediculous when I've gone out ensuring at least 3 ft swells.

Thanks we were only running 50- 55 I am not used to the boat yet but it is great for a 28' boat.
Do you have a brochure on the 28 Powerplay you can email me or any info on them?

cowisl

09-10-2009, 10:58 AM

I have a copy. Will scan it later

Bill N

09-10-2009, 11:25 AM

I have a copy. Will scan it later

Thank you. There was a link on the other site but Powerplays website is down now

Gladhe8er

09-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Nice pics. Has similar lines to the 33.

Bill N

09-10-2009, 12:17 PM

Nice pics. Has similar lines to the 33.

Thank you! I was told the 28 is a 33 cut down.

RLJ676

09-10-2009, 07:07 PM

Thanks we were only running 50- 55 I am not used to the boat yet but it is great for a 28' boat.
Do you have a brochure on the 28 Powerplay you can email me or any info on them?

That's faster than I've been running in the real rough, but I just got it this summer as well.

Oddly enough, all that came with my boat was a one page flyer for the 25, which I can't figure out.:willy_nilly:

Thank you! I was told the 28 is a 33 cut down.

Correct, the 28 is the older (lower freeboard) 33 with damn in the mold.

RLJ676

09-10-2009, 07:09 PM

Oh, and nice paintjob, looks familiar.:sifone:

Bill N

09-10-2009, 08:16 PM

Oh, and nice paintjob, looks familiar.:sifone:

I like it it is a nice classic look & it not just a bunch of colors taken out of a Crayola box :biggrinjester:

RLJ676

09-10-2009, 09:16 PM

I like it it is a nice classic look & it not just a bunch of colors taken out of a Crayola box :biggrinjester:

Exactly, it is 10+ years old and doesn't look dated and I don't think it ever will. I don't like checker flag paint jobs usually as they give away the age, but this definitley doesn't look old-school.:driving:

MattBMiller

09-11-2009, 09:23 AM

Looks like yours is a magnet for the rough like mine is.:driving:

:biggrinjester::driving:

Bill N

09-11-2009, 12:55 PM

This is the last picture.

MattBMiller

09-11-2009, 01:48 PM

This is the last picture.

Looks great!

Geronimo36

09-11-2009, 02:37 PM

This is the last picture.
That's a good one!

Steve 1

09-12-2009, 01:21 PM

The 28s were done in the original Cobra Hull mold.

Bill N

10-14-2009, 10:02 AM

The 28s were done in the original Cobra Hull mold.

Thats cool to know. I had it out Sunday for 1 last run for the season & the boat feels so stable at 70. How much speed can the hull handle before it becomes a handfull to drive?

DAREDEVIL

10-15-2009, 09:51 PM

Thats cool to know. I had it out Sunday for 1 last run for the season & the boat feels so stable at 70. How much speed can the hull handle before it becomes a handfull to drive?

If its a single engine,,i say 80,,if its a twin,,i say 85+ !!!!????

Just quessing.

MattBMiller

10-16-2009, 07:32 AM

Oh, and nice paintjob, looks familiar.:sifone:

Looks like you're at the Beach Grille.

RLJ676

10-17-2009, 05:15 PM

Looks like you're at the Beach Grille.

You recognize your bars.:sifone:

A buddy and I ran over for lunch on a Sat a month or two ago when the wind was a steady 40ish with big gusts, but it was sunny. The water was pretty huge and there was absolutely nobody else out there.:driving:

powerplay

02-21-2010, 03:03 PM

Oh, and nice paintjob, looks familiar.:sifone:

That paint job looks familiar to me too!
Here's my 33.

DAREDEVIL

02-21-2010, 03:30 PM

That paint job looks familiar to me too!
Here's my 33.

:cheers2: NICE :cheers2:

POWERPLAY33

02-21-2010, 04:31 PM

Yeah the paint is a lil popular lol...

Bill N

02-21-2010, 04:54 PM

That paint job looks familiar to me too!
Here's my 33.

At least it still looks good & not dated. What power is in your 33. I want to step up to a 33 soon?

northernoffshore

02-21-2010, 07:44 PM

That's faster than I've been running in the real rough, but I just got it this summer as well.

Oddly enough, all that came with my boat was a one page flyer for the 25, which I can't figure out.:willy_nilly:

Correct, the 28 is the older (lower freeboard) 33 with damn in the mold.

can you scan the 25' flyer for me?

POWERPLAY33

02-22-2010, 10:05 PM

At least it still looks good & not dated. What power is in your 33. I want to step up to a 33 soon?

Pretty sure that one was for sale a while back, 502-415hp if Im not mistaken...

POWERPLAY33

02-22-2010, 10:09 PM

33's like lots of power!

Bill N

02-23-2010, 08:35 AM

33's like lots of power!

Nice!

POWERPLAY33

02-23-2010, 03:49 PM

Nice!

Thanks, they're a lil north of 600hp:sifone: really wishing for more and would love staggereds...

Bill N

02-23-2010, 05:49 PM

Thanks, they're a lil north of 600hp:sifone: really wishing for more and would love staggereds...

Won't it run upper 80's with 600?

POWERPLAY33

02-23-2010, 06:37 PM

yes

powerplay

02-24-2010, 12:13 PM

At least it still looks good & not dated. What power is in your 33. I want to step up to a 33 soon?

I have stock 500 efi"s with non-labbed 4 blade Bravo 1's.
Only able to hit 78 on gps @ 4,700 rpm.
The props definitely need to be labbed for top speed.
I"m in Md. fyi

POWERPLAY33

02-24-2010, 03:11 PM

I have stock 500 efi"s with non-labbed 4 blade Bravo 1's.
Only able to hit 78 on gps @ 4,700 rpm.
The props definitely need to be labbed for top speed.
I"m in Md. fyi

Try a few sets before labbing. With carbed 500's mine ran 81.9 28p B1's and 84.1 28p Hydromotives @ 5100rpm, tried 30p B1's and lost a lil topend but picked up alot in the midrange/cruising.

baja27

02-24-2010, 04:49 PM

Powerplay33 what speed do you run , and what size props.
Thanks

Bill N

02-24-2010, 06:30 PM

I have stock 500 efi"s with non-labbed 4 blade Bravo 1's.
Only able to hit 78 on gps @ 4,700 rpm.
The props definitely need to be labbed for top speed.
I"m in Md. fyi

Nice the boat should run 80 with the right props.