Anyone on here ever ran a laser 380 over 100??

**Ted Stryker** · 10-18-2015, 07:31 AM

As a start, I've never owned a 380 but ive watched and been a fan of them for 30 yrs. since I was in elementary school.. I remember in the 1980's how racers spoke of the boat hitting a wall right before 100 mph.. Now I'm sure today's power can leverage through that wall but from 0-mid 90's that hull is a gem with no dark corners or evil tendencies that I've heard of.. Just a very soundly designed hull that may be one of the best all around laker boats and v-hull circle racers there ever was..

**pappa pete** · 10-19-2015, 10:25 AM

I could use one of them F1 powerheads. Lol

**BigJohnson** · 10-19-2015, 12:00 PM

I would go with a 280 before a 300XS. Especially if there is boat traffic to deal with. My son has a 380 Ray with a 225 3litre Merc. The surprise larger boat wakes send you up pretty quick with the added weight. He has seen 86 GPS on our lake. I had one in 1984 with a 2.6 Evinrude Xp. It still would fly on the wakes but it was easier to handle. Maybe I am just getting older. No GPS back then so who knows the real speed I got.

**GFM10y** · 10-21-2015, 09:24 PM

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, I figured the 3 liter would be too heavy, it would be perfect on the 21 though, I think my dad may put a 250xs on his. Hopefully my 280 build will be starting sometime mid winter I keep everyone posted, I'll need a few parts when the time comes.
lets see some more laser pics!

**Great East Predictor** · 10-23-2015, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by GFM10y

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, I figured the 3 liter would be too heavy, it would be perfect on the 21 though, I think my dad may put a 250xs on his. Hopefully my 280 build will be starting sometime mid winter I keep everyone posted, I'll need a few parts when the time comes.
lets see some more laser pics!

I think the 225x on mine is a great fit for the boat, but when the lake empties after labor day I do get the itch to go faster.

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**89LASER** · 10-23-2015, 10:47 PM

I had the 1987 420 Laser, I was in the laser catalog with that one. I had a warmed over 200 XP Evinrude on it. Traded that one back to Kydds Marine for a kevlar center steering . 380, put the XP on that one. The boat was light and liked everything mounted in the back. I ran Hoser's 21 Super Boat when he had the 300 XP V8 on it and beat it. It ran in the 90's. That boat is up for sale from the guy I sold it to with a Merc on it.

**GFM10y** · 10-27-2015, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by 89LASER

I had the 1987 420 Laser, I was in the laser catalog with that one. I had a warmed over 200 XP Evinrude on it. Traded that one back to Kydds Marine for a kevlar center steering . 380, put the XP on that one. The boat was light and liked everything mounted in the back. I ran Hoser's 21 Super Boat when he had the 300 XP V8 on it and beat it. It ran in the 90's. That boat is up for sale from the guy I sold it to with a Merc on it.

That's awesome! I actually have that brochure, my dad got it when he bought his 380 as a left over in 88.. And he bought his 422 new in 94 from kydds marine, still has the sticker on it!

**GFM10y** · 10-27-2015, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Great East Predictor

I think the 225x on mine is a great fit for the boat, but when the lake empties after labor day I do get the itch to go faster.

nice looking boat! I'm sure it's fun with the 225 though.. What's on your predictor. I used to have one with a 150 and it went pretty well.

**Great East Predictor** · 10-28-2015, 08:17 AM

Thanks!
I had a Bridgeport on the predictor, then the 225x and now its just got a 2.4 200hp on it. Does low 80's with the 200 but would just crack 90 with either of the other motors.

**GFM10y** · 10-28-2015, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Great East Predictor

Thanks!
I had a Bridgeport on the predictor, then the 225x and now its just got a 2.4 200hp on it. Does low 80's with the 200 but would just crack 90 with either of the other motors.

That had to be scary with the Bridgeport lol

**Great East Predictor** · 03-20-2016, 08:38 AM

Just checking in to see if anyone else's projects came together over the winter? I ended up picking up a 280 and should finish rigging in the next week or so.

**iwantaVirage** · 04-06-2016, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Great East Predictor

Just checking in to see if anyone else's projects came together over the winter? I ended up picking up a 280 and should finish rigging in the next week or so.

pictures pictures!! cant wait to see yours and hear some reports and specs,etc! id love to find a 380 or a copy-- or actually an LTV would prob be my pick but the rougher water would definately NOT be any fun with the ltv... good luck with it and stay safe!