Advice on a new(er) boat
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My suggestion is to bump up to 30-32'.. there are some great deals out there on boats in that size range and will handle a LOT more water than something 29 and under.
Bottom line, length and weight will get you the best ride. Length to stretch across one wave to the next and weight to bust through what you don't get over.
31 sonic, 32 Active thunder, 29-31 Formula just to name a few... go as big as you can afford! You won't regret it! Good luck!
Bottom line, length and weight will get you the best ride. Length to stretch across one wave to the next and weight to bust through what you don't get over.
31 sonic, 32 Active thunder, 29-31 Formula just to name a few... go as big as you can afford! You won't regret it! Good luck!
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Sorry the way I was trying to explain it came out wrong. Brain was faster than fingers(: the warlock has a soft landing for a boat with a pad. Far faster speeds because of pad and on a warlock it has an angle v to it. A true deep v will go in smoother but will be slower. Thanks for correcting me.
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I'm currently looking at a 2006 Sonic Prowler 26', but it only has a single 496 HO...would like more speed...do like the cabin
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Rough Water, and fast in rough water, and newer and 26'-29' based on that criteria alone....Activator (Rage)
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o43261-en.html
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/14103
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/12674
Your choice above 86 mph, 114 mph, or 97mph. Not a bad choice, depends on how well your wallet is filled. I like the 2010 Activator with the 740 hp motor, Imco Extreme drive, for $74,900. Nice almost new boat that will run 97 mph, very nice.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o43261-en.html
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/14103
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/12674
Your choice above 86 mph, 114 mph, or 97mph. Not a bad choice, depends on how well your wallet is filled. I like the 2010 Activator with the 740 hp motor, Imco Extreme drive, for $74,900. Nice almost new boat that will run 97 mph, very nice.
In addition, my friend has a 2009 Activator 30 with a MRD 557ci 900hp engine for sale. It only has 20hrs on the engine. PM me for details.
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29 Warlock 500HP. Fast and handles the rough. A 1/2 ton will tow it no problem. 4x4 would be a must for steep ramps.
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I did see plenty of 30-33ft performance boats being towed with older tahoes and such this summer, had my scratching my head. Another thing is check the trailer if its aluminum or you get aluminum I would think the weight savings on a trailer the size your looking for could be 1000lbs.
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