I tested the 25 for Lake Area. It was a beast compared to the 2014 models. With a tank, battery and me in the 1444 AlWeld, it ran 35 on the rev limiter. We added a 280 pound man to the front deck and it ran right at 33 on the rev limiter. My neighbor has one on a waterlogged 1548 weldcraft. With 3 batteries, trolling motor and 1 man, it runs 31 mph. Add another man and it runs 30. His boat is a slug.
According to Lake Area, the 30 is stronger than the 25. And NO, the 25 cannot be bumped to a 30 at a reasonable cost. You would have to change the camshaft and the ecu, not economically feasible.
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