Originally Posted by marylandmark (Post 2242910)

I wouldn't want them 800lbs+ Yammys dragging me down in that slop.

7 second wave periods @ 9 feet- sloppy mess...

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 2243059)

You want all the weight you can get in something like that.....that's why they built Apaches like brick chit houses! I wouldn't be caught dead in one of these new potato chip boats...

Lighter is faster, heavier is smoother as a rule of thumb.

Originally Posted by BRD (Post 2239815)

I hear you on this one ... My boating usually consists of 80 mile legs over open water ( lake erie ) with occasional side trips , and then a return 80 mile run home , most times the same day / nite ..... My 36 does this very well when it just me , or with one other person along ..... bringing the kids , or more people , and a possilbe overnight is a little cramped on the 36 ..... and there have been days out there where an extra 3 - 4 feet would come in handy ! Everything i'm looking at seems to be too "beamy" and gets away from the performance I want . A 39 / 40 Concept with an 8' 6" beam woulld be the ticket :cool-smiley-011:

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 2243124)

I thought we were talking about Concepts and Yammies... :D

Anyway, just saying i'd rather have a heavier boat with a good bottom for a better ride. It may be slower but my passengers would thank me.

Originally Posted by marylandmark (Post 2243187)

32' Carrera 250xs/ 65+ vs 32 Concept 300XS/ 73+ or 8MPH higher

36' Carrera open trip 300xs/ 72+ vs 36 Concept 300X's/85+ or 13MPH higher

36 Carrera twin verados 275/ 55+ vs 36 Concept 275 Verados 67MPH+ or 12MPH higher

:D

Originally Posted by Madcow (Post 2243274)

Does anyone know anything about Solid Powerboats? They make a decent looking 40 center console.

http://www.solidpowerboats.com/boat_models/40.html

Originally Posted by drstevethiele (Post 2239622)

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Originally Posted by BIG STEVE (Post 2243297)

Thats exactlly what geranimo is saying slower speed but smoother ride.