need some opinions on my project.
 

I own a 1972 Performer 24'. Its a 23.6' Deep V with 24 degree deadrise hull. It use to be I/O. thats long gone. Now it will have Twin Mercury 3.0L 225HP carbed engines sitting on a custom platform with 24" setback. The engines are under work right now and will soon be 250HP each.

http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...der_id=1593279

Here is my question. How fast do you guys think this boat could go with twin 250's ?

Is this hull a good go fast boat? or should i stick to a fast fishing boat?

Thanks guys...

Re: need some opinions on my project.
 

interesting project there and welcome to OSO. not sure i would classify that as a very agressive offshore hull. i think you are right in thinking fast fishing boat. that looks like a pretty large volume hull with a great deal of bow area, sort of a blunt angle of attack. i would also guess that it is somewhat on the heavy side which will help you in rough water ride quality. looks like you are doing a great job on it, keep us posted on the progress we love this kinda stuff around here :cool:


by the way do you have any pics of the deck and cockpit and what is the history of that hull, i've never seen one ?

Re: need some opinions on my project.
 

Looks like a knockoff of a Formula 233. But I'm bias'ed, I think everything is a copy of the 233 :D :D :D
How much rocker does it have?
Does it have the turn down at the transom between the chine and strake?

Re: need some opinions on my project.
 

How fast did it run with the motors stock, then we can guesstemate what it may run now.