I've got a 2000 21 Essex Sterling with a 350 mag/bravo 3 drive and I've gotten it to 60+ before at WOT.
For what's it's worth, I have been EXTREMELY pleased with Essex, both the sales side and the Service side! Ron and Steve have a great company and make great boats.
When I talked with Hallett, or at least tried to, at the LA Boat Show this past February, the sales guy just blew me off.
[This message has been edited by Essex_Sterling (edited December 12, 2000).]