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Old 10-18-2007, 09:44 PM
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I hear ya Chris....I'm also a bit biased.......
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Old 10-19-2007, 07:02 AM
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Chris, I hadn't noticed the rails on the deck before. Thats the first time I've seen them like that, they used to be on the top of the gunnels, but don't remember seeing them just on the deck like that I do like that boat alot
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Old 10-19-2007, 08:39 AM
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I'm with you on that Mark. One of a kind twin 28. Hey.....you gonna try and go to Key West?
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Originally Posted by spilman
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hows the 28 with twin small blocks run...balance, speeds, economy etc.. ?
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I'm with you on that Mark. One of a kind twin 28. Hey.....you gonna try and go to Key West?
No, I really wish I could. Stuck in Salt Lake City until the end of the month.
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Much rather have the deeper freeboard for when the waves kick up,I like feeling in the boat. Sorry no rough water running shots yet!
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Old 10-19-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by berns29scarab
hows the 28 with twin small blocks run...balance, speeds, economy etc.. ?
Well, the fuel consumption can't be beat: two 50 gallon tanks will get you 220 miles running mostly WOT. I did the Jammin on the James run and back to starting launch sunday w/o getting any fuel; 1/4 tank left-aprox. 200 miles. If you have access to a cd from that run we are @ 1hour 11 mins into it; some decent footage of us running 60mph or so. The boat will go 71-72mph @ 4900rpm's spinning 26.5 labbed Hydromotive 4-blades. Balance is fine now; there is a keel plane and 1-1/2"drive spacers to improve ride and reduce porpoise. The previous owner added both, & blue printed the bottom, and said that the boat needed the "acccessories" due to handling isssues. Originally the props were turning in, no drive spacers or plane and it went 64mph with some porpoising issues. The ride is fantastic now and I can tell you that in 3-4' snot, no other boat under 30' will ride better.
Of course, I would love to run upper 70's -80, but maybe that will come. I almost sold this boat last month, man I'm so glad I still have her.
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good deal and thanks for the info
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Bern, Chris speaks the truth......Jammin Run 2007, Chris and I running back up the James.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Its all personal preference, and who buys a boat for the backseat passengers enjoyment anyways? Their just happy-go-lucky to be there and chip in for gas.

I did a short local poker run in the backseat of a 33 Outlaw. As you know, the cockpit of that boat is big enough to hold a small party. However, the freeboard is so shallow that I could get my hand wet by hanging it over the side while sitting in the backseat.
You must have some pretty long arms, , thats a 6' adult in the back sittn and teenager standing, how did Baja get mixed up in this ? I agree though, didnt buy the boat for the riders comfort, but in the rough stuff the ride is much smoother in the backseat, with the stereo blasting they lose their hearing back there anyway.
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