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Old 09-30-2014, 08:26 AM
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I would recommend against the Sonic. I had a 26 Prowler and the porpoising issue made the boat thoroughly unenjoyable for us. Mine was a 2000 with an HP500, hydraulic steering, and K-planes, still was a bear to deal with.
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Old 09-30-2014, 09:13 AM
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1000 hp lsx in a marine environment will be stretching the limits of the stability of the block.
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Old 09-30-2014, 09:15 AM
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Some really good options have already been mentioned. I'll add the 26 Sutphen.
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a 25 foot is too big for a 1000 horse/number 6 drive combination. Instead put it in a sweet 16 Donzi and blast it to Bimini, carry spare props for when you throw blades and consider a tether.....
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29 Fountain. Someone was going to say it sooner or later...
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Old 09-30-2014, 09:50 AM
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I guess I did not make any brand suggestions earlier...

Pantera
Sunsation
Wellcraft/Scarab
Back in the day Chris Craft
PowerQuest
Superboat
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http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...um-4-sale.html
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Old 09-30-2014, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RNGRDVE
This could be a good hull for you.

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/boa/4690594883.html
add was removed but if you could reference the hull and model year that would be awesome!
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Old 09-30-2014, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by fastdonzi
Maybe an old Corsa or a Joker, Do you need a Cabin?? if not, try to find a former Race Boat. I'd be careful about taking a Big power tempermental single across the Gulf Stream, Unless you wanted to see North Carolina anyway Or Only go with a Crowd...
No the Cabin is not a requirement. Only people space for 4 or 5. I am a current seatow member (15+ yrs) now with a twin powered fishing boat, its always better to be safe than sorry.
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Old 09-30-2014, 07:06 PM
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If your looking to stay single engine I'd go as big as you can, 28 Sunsation, 28 Saber, 29 Outlaw, or 29 Fountain. All great boats and all could be had in single engine config. My friend has an 800hp AT Tantrum and another buddy has a 700hp 25 Outlaw and both run extremely well, well into the 80's.
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