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Old 08-15-2019, 10:08 AM
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Sunsation and other brands have/had warning labels about running at speeds of 30 or under (IIRC) with people in the bow.
I wouldn't say it's a terrible idea, if it's going to allow YOU to enjoy YOUR boat more.

However, plan on owning it forever...
...and/or...
...be willing to wait forever to sell it...
...and/or...
...be willing to take a significant value hit.
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Old 08-15-2019, 10:44 AM
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There is a velocity up here with a bow seating area, I thought it was neat, I don't think you would want to be in the front when it stuffs a wave!
https://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/58751
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Old 08-15-2019, 10:52 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm still on the fence. I really like the speed and how the boat handles the water (we keep it @ Lake of the Ozarks). My wife likes the 32 Sunsations, but they do not perform like this boat.
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Old 08-15-2019, 11:31 AM
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I don't go past 40 with people in my open bow. Too afraid of them getting tossed at anything faster.
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Old 08-15-2019, 11:48 AM
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You may be money ahead finding a soggy hull for cheap. Send it to a competent glass shop and have the whole thing done at once. Buy a couple 1000hp engines from Sick Stringer and go have some fun!

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Old 08-15-2019, 11:57 AM
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They made a handful of 36' Sunsations, and at least a couple MCOB I think.
Also, look at the Magic/Sleekcraft MCOB. One ended up out here in VA, and a buddy, jwstoys here on OSO, also a boat/truck dealer had it for a while I was really impressed by the boat overall; VERY big for a 34'.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
They made a handful of 36' Sunsations, and at least a couple MCOB I think.
Also, look at the Magic/Sleekcraft MCOB. One ended up out here in VA, and a buddy, jwstoys here on OSO, also a boat/truck dealer had it for a while I was really impressed by the boat overall; VERY big for a 34'.
Yes there's a 36 Sunsation MCOB on LOTO with the first F-4 paint scheme on it. Seen it run in the Shootout in the past.
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Old 08-15-2019, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by resurrected
There is a velocity up here with a bow seating area, I thought it was neat, I don't think you would want to be in the front when it stuffs a wave!
https://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/58751
if you stuff a bowrider you may not have to worry about it anymore if it doesn't come back up.
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Old 08-15-2019, 01:34 PM
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Best of both worlds:
Sunseeker XS2000

Open bow?-offshore-power-boat-54088.jpg
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Old 08-15-2019, 02:05 PM
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The same hull with a center console layout would be deemed safe. Call it a side console. Most of the west boat builders basically cut a hole and build bench seats rather than a V berth. Usually, the bulkheads are the same.
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