H2X vs Outlaw
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Re: H2X vs Outlaw
Originally Posted by Tantrum
Outlaw....no question
The dead rise is the angle of the V. The higher the number the better the boat will cut through the water. Im guessing but I think the Outlaw has a 24* hull and the H2X is a 22*. The H2X has a flater hull which will make it slap the top of the water where the Outlaw will cut into it.
Let the group know where and what kind of boating you want to do and you'll get some better feedback.
Good luck and welcome to the board
The dead rise is the angle of the V. The higher the number the better the boat will cut through the water. Im guessing but I think the Outlaw has a 24* hull and the H2X is a 22*. The H2X has a flater hull which will make it slap the top of the water where the Outlaw will cut into it.
Let the group know where and what kind of boating you want to do and you'll get some better feedback.
Good luck and welcome to the board
Thanks,
Dave
djf@djf. com
Last edited by DJF; 09-08-2005 at 08:37 PM.
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DJF, I had a 16 Classic. Saying the boat was a trip to drive is an understatement. I had a couple of friends that refused to ride in it with me. As for the porpoising, I put a wing on the outdrive and that pretty much took care of it and helped the hole shot alot.
I moved up to a Baja after that too. Good starter go-fast. I would go with the Outlaw if you don't find something else.
I moved up to a Baja after that too. Good starter go-fast. I would go with the Outlaw if you don't find something else.
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I have an 18' Sutphen, very similar to Donzi classic, that also runs best at speed. Just my theory here, but when you're going fast the bow gets lifted and the rougher water hits only the deep V at the stern. With less wetted surface at speed, and greater velocity, each wave has less impact on your hull; which smooths out the ride.
To tame the cruising speed ride, I added some trim tabs (Bennet dual rams are cheap, but frowned on at this site). Now I can run at 15 mph on plane, and with the bow down, simply knock down any waves for a very smooth ride. Amazing difference!! Hope this helps. For my money I'd buy that killer 26' Sutphen with twin outboards in the Classifieds...Or the safer bet is to get an Outlaw. H2X is not an OSO boat.
To tame the cruising speed ride, I added some trim tabs (Bennet dual rams are cheap, but frowned on at this site). Now I can run at 15 mph on plane, and with the bow down, simply knock down any waves for a very smooth ride. Amazing difference!! Hope this helps. For my money I'd buy that killer 26' Sutphen with twin outboards in the Classifieds...Or the safer bet is to get an Outlaw. H2X is not an OSO boat.
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Re: H2X vs Outlaw
I've owned both,,in succession, the H2X was about two mph faster in smooth water, cabin access sux, no freeboard, sitdown seats.,,,great day boat/lake boat...The Outlaw was the slower boat with the same power IN SMOOTH WATER, 2ft chop the outlaw won hands down, cabin access was easier/cabin was more functional, more freeboard(drier ride & more secure feeling) manual bolsters...both boats were 98s with similar hrs and both had 310hp 454s with bravo 1 drives...seats/hatch on the H2X were rotocast(plastic), the Outlaw hatch, rear seats were wood based..(had to replace some rotted wood when I got it.
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Re: H2X vs Outlaw
Originally Posted by Slick02
I've owned both,,in succession, the H2X was about two mph faster in smooth water, cabin access sux, no freeboard, sitdown seats.,,,great day boat/lake boat...The Outlaw was the slower boat with the same power IN SMOOTH WATER, 2ft chop the outlaw won hands down, cabin access was easier/cabin was more functional, more freeboard(drier ride & more secure feeling) manual bolsters...both boats were 98s with similar hrs and both had 310hp 454s with bravo 1 drives...seats/hatch on the H2X were rotocast(plastic), the Outlaw hatch, rear seats were wood based..(had to replace some rotted wood when I got it.
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Re: H2X vs Outlaw
Both boats were 98 models, the Outlaw was a 24se, and ran 62.4 mph flat out with 2 people and a little over half a tank of fuel the H2X ran just a tic over 65.