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Old 12-21-2014, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by axapowell
First of all, I chose the inboards based upon maintence and longevity, not performance and economy. Over the time that I own this boat neither will have a significant impact on my wallet!

Top speed is around 34-37mph. Cruise will be around 26-29 mph burning around 1 mpg. That is all I had expected.

Bonus! Draft of this 17000lb boat is only 30" with the tunnels and inboards!

As far as the SS vs The PC, it came down to room and again out drive maintence. I see that a lot of SS's have had or have out drive issues. Heavy boat lots of stress on the drives. I don't want to deal with it. Enjoyed wrenching on my other boats, I found it relaxing and challenging. I will still tinker with my cars and sleds and such, but time to just relax and enjoy the sights a bit. When the need for the rush hits again, I'll figure something out!

Thanks for all of the positive comments all!

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Makes sense. She definitely looks like a nice relaxing ride. Overnighting will now be something to look forward to!
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Congratulations on the new boat Dave! Mind if I bum a hot shower and some ice ...?
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Congrats on your new ride all that room will be great, I'm sure you will,feel more relaxed on the rig.
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Old 12-21-2014, 03:09 PM
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Congratulations on the new boat Dave! Mind if I bum a hot shower and some ice ...?
Sure, would you like the shower on the transom or in the cabins main head?

Crazy, hot and cold at both....


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Old 12-21-2014, 05:50 PM
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nice!!! Congrats on the boat. Thats pretty sweet.
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Old 12-21-2014, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by axapowell
First of all, I chose the inboards based upon maintence and longevity, not performance and economy. Over the time that I own this boat neither will have a significant impact on my wallet!

Top speed is around 34-37mph. Cruise will be around 26-29 mph burning around 1 mpg. That is all I had expected.

Bonus! Draft of this 17000lb boat is only 30" with the tunnels and inboards!

As far as the SS vs The PC, it came down to room and again out drive maintence. I see that a lot of SS's have had or have out drive issues. Heavy boat lots of stress on the drives. I don't want to deal with it. Enjoyed wrenching on my other boats, I found it relaxing and challenging. I will still tinker with my cars and sleds and such, but time to just relax and enjoy the sights a bit. When the need for the rush hits again, I'll figure something out!

Thanks for all of the positive comments all!

Dave
Congrats on that beauty, as far as the "rush" I always thought rafting up a 22 Classic Donzi next to your big cruiser would be like rolling up to your motor home in your corvette,,,,,,,,,,,

just a thought.....
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Old 12-22-2014, 07:29 AM
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Congrats on that beauty, as far as the "rush" I always thought rafting up a 22 Classic Donzi next to your big cruiser would be like rolling up to your motor home in your corvette,,,,,,,,,,,

just a thought.....
Nice analogy! How about rolling up to your plane in your Corvette to fly to your boat?
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Old 12-22-2014, 08:33 AM
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Congrats on the new to you PC AXA.....welcome to the cruiser side of Formula!
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good looking boat I also am torn if my next one will be a cruiser or performance boat.
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Originally Posted by axapowell
Nice analogy! How about rolling up to your plane in your Corvette to fly to your boat?
Because you can big brother.....
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