Fastech 353 or 382?
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In response to the "lay over on their side" comment. ANY v bottom lays on it side. The drivers skill wicks the wheel to get ANY v bottom straight. One that allows the chine to take the hits will be fixing all the kwhams and cabinets until One learns to drive. This I say from first hand knowledge! Its all me!
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Ok...last silly question for tonight. Freeboard and visibility. Sad to say but I am damn near a midget. At 5'6" it gets difficult to see. Even in my Heat, I have stand up. I looked at an Outerlimits Stiletto last year and seriously could barely see over the dash. I suppose this is definitely where a hands on test will be best, but you guys get the gist I am sure. I love drop out bolsters and utilize mine quite frequently. Thanks guys and good night.
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Just about all stepped hull boats will do a tail stand before coming over on plane. At 5'6" you will have an issue, my 292 is hard to see over with me being 5'11". Add 9 more feet of bow and it will be a biotch.
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Jay, I just sold my 2000 - 382 with 500EFI's and absolutely loved everything about it, ride, comfort, cabin, etc. I owned it for 10 yrs and had it when my kids were young and we enjoyed many overnighters in it. I would do it all over again. I ran with a few 35's and one other 382 when the water got snotty the 35's didn't handle it like the 382's.
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Thanks for the input. Being a little guy has its advantages, like shopping in the kids section and hiding in crowds, but sucks when it comes to motorsports. Dirt bikes are too tall, boats are too long and lifted trucks are impossible to get into.
As of now, I am excited about a new ride. But first the fun of selling my Nordic. Gonna work on getting my chubby little fingers on one of each model I am interested in. You guys are great, thanks for the replies and happy boating until my next random question/thought.
As of now, I am excited about a new ride. But first the fun of selling my Nordic. Gonna work on getting my chubby little fingers on one of each model I am interested in. You guys are great, thanks for the replies and happy boating until my next random question/thought.
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If you are looking for a 353 fastech there is a deal on Power Boat Swap Shop 99 353 fastech guy claims 100 mph boat supper clean for 79,900 all white his name is Michael Botelho . Your welcome
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[QUOTE=Jay Gadsby;4340678]Thanks for the input. Being a little guy has its advantages, like shopping in the kids section and hiding in crowds, but sucks when it comes to motorsports. Dirt bikes are too tall, boats are too long and lifted trucks are impossible to get into. [quote]
The good news for you is the 353 and 382 Fastechs have double-tiered and power adjustable footrests at the helm. 5'8" and no problem ever looking over the windshield/bow of my 382.
The good news for you is the 353 and 382 Fastechs have double-tiered and power adjustable footrests at the helm. 5'8" and no problem ever looking over the windshield/bow of my 382.
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That's not true. Drop your tabs. Mine barely breaks the horizon. Easier in the drive train and pops out of the hole faster.