272 and 25 outlaw, moldline

WRedmann · 07-01-2003, 02:24 PM

anyone know for sure if there are geometric differences in the lower surface of the hulls of these two boats. Initially, I suspect that the 25 is just a 27 without the swimdeck when comparing the surfaces that touch the water.

07-01-2003, 03:52 PM

Good question. I have heard the 25' is actually bigger than the 27'

Highmark · 07-02-2003, 07:24 AM

Take a look at the cockpits. The 27 has A LOT more room in it. the 25 Outlaw rear bench is practically on top of the bolsters where the 272/275 has plenty of room. I still however prefer the looks of the 25 Outlaw. I think the 25 is a bit more narrow as well. I'm not sure about the hull but I would suspect some differences.

CigDaze · 07-02-2003, 08:17 AM

They are NOT the same hull. As highmark mentioned, there are obvious differences inside and you can definately tell that they are not the same outside when they are side-by-side.

The 25OL is actually a slightly bigger boat.

29 OUTLAW · 07-02-2003, 08:21 AM

I've often wondered the same about a 29 OL vs. 302. With equal power a 29 seems to be a bit faster but I've always attributed that to weight.

baja27 · 07-02-2003, 09:44 AM

You are right. We tied up to a 25 this weekend. The 25 has a higher free board about 3" and is a longer boat.

WRedmann · 07-02-2003, 10:53 AM

OK, but what about the running surface? If you took a contour board at the transom for both, then every 5 feet forward. That is what I am wondering about. Especially, at the bow, where the lower surface profile transistions from a line to the curve up to the tip. Also, what about chines and strakes, same??

I just notice that the 272 line of boats is very suseptible to roll as it hits waves. I can almost identify this boat from far away by the movement on the chop.

CigDaze · 07-02-2003, 12:40 PM

Different there also, busterscott.

07-02-2003, 12:49 PM

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I just notice that the 272 line of boats is very suseptible to roll as it hits waves. I can almost identify this boat from far away by the movement on the chop. [/B][/QUOTE]

I agree with you. They ride really high and do seem to "roll".

baja27 · 07-02-2003, 03:03 PM

We roll ours every time we go out. You hit a 6" wake be careful. Seriously guy's I think you rolled one to many!!!!!!