Okay, Here I go again...Formula Number 4
12-21-2014 | 09:05 AM
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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
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
12-21-2014 | 03:09 PM
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From: Alexandria Bay, NY 1000 Islands
12-21-2014 | 08:02 PM
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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
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
just a thought.....
12-22-2014 | 07:29 AM
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From: Alexandria Bay, NY 1000 Islands
Nice analogy! How about rolling up to your plane in your Corvette to fly to your boat?
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