Drove My Friends 450 Express Bridge All Day Saturday

[skolbe]

My friend just bought a 2001 - 450 Express with twin Cummins 450's - what a fun boat. He has/had a Cruisers 3675. The smoothness of the diesels was surprising for me and the boat planes out really nicely. We went 40 miles, we ran about 1200 RPMs for awhile and then I ran it back about 15 miles at 2200 rpms. It really is a nice riding boat, with hardly any bow rise. Pulled right into the slip with little issue. I was really surprised how effortless the boat comes on plane. Happy my friend let me take his boat for 30 plus miles.

 

[jthatcher]

I see an upgrade in your future!

 

[skolbe]

It is dangerous, this is my former dock neighbor. He had to move to a larger slip. I suspect his goal was just that.

 

[Bottom Line]

Here you go Scott...at LOTO....

http://www.marinemax.com/boats/deta...y-45-express-bridge-marinemax-lake-ozark.aspx

 

[skolbe]

Looks like a nice one. Just would have to sell this one.

 

[magstang1]

I love the express bridge. Sort of a hybrid I suppose. A little sportier with all the luxury intact.

If it was within my means it would certainly be on my short list. One day...

 

[IanBat]

LOve em, looked at 400 Bridge for sale last week

 

[Alegria]

I do like the 450 express bridge. I like that layout on the 2003 version even though you lose a berth the salon is so much more open. For me the lack of side decks is a let down. But I think the lines of the express bridge have held up well over time!!! It a consideration for us too..