Concept 36 with 5.3 Yamaha's
08-21-2007 | 07:16 PM
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Lighter is faster, heavier is smoother as a rule of thumb.
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08-21-2007 | 07:54 PM
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Max Outboard Rating: 500 HP
Fuel Capacity: 212 Gallon
Weight*: 3600 lbs.
CARRERA 32
Overall length: 32'
Beam width: 9.3
Weight: 6500 NO MOTORS
Gunnel height: 2.10
Draft: 24"
Fuel: 275 gal.
MAX H.P. RATING: 900
You compare....I dont think the Concept can take the Yami's and they would have to get recertified for the extra power.
08-21-2007 | 08:01 PM
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I thought we were talking about Concepts and Yammies... 
Anyway, just saying i'd rather have a heavier boat with a good bottom for a better ride. It may be slower but my passengers would thank me.
Anyway, just saying i'd rather have a heavier boat with a good bottom for a better ride. It may be slower but my passengers would thank me.
08-21-2007 | 09:37 PM
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I hear you on this one ... My boating usually consists of 80 mile legs over open water ( lake erie ) with occasional side trips , and then a return 80 mile run home , most times the same day / nite ..... My 36 does this very well when it just me , or with one other person along ..... bringing the kids , or more people , and a possilbe overnight is a little cramped on the 36 ..... and there have been days out there where an extra 3 - 4 feet would come in handy ! Everything i'm looking at seems to be too "beamy" and gets away from the performance I want . A 39 / 40 Concept with an 8' 6" beam woulld be the ticket 
http://www.solidpowerboats.com/boat_models/40.html
08-21-2007 | 09:46 PM
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If you paid attention to the thread tkf chicago has been comparing both for a while along with a couple of other makes.
08-21-2007 | 09:49 PM
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Thats exactlly what geranimo is saying slower speed but smoother ride.
08-21-2007 | 09:51 PM
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Does anyone know anything about Solid Powerboats? They make a decent looking 40 center console.
http://www.solidpowerboats.com/boat_models/40.html
http://www.solidpowerboats.com/boat_models/40.html
08-21-2007 | 10:20 PM
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To wide
The bracket/swim platform integrated into the hull design and layup is the strongest. The wider beam (9 ft plus) is great for a stable ride. You trade speed for sea worthy. It won't fit through the gate on the side of the house. I would probably consider a 32ft Carrera. How wide is one on the trailer?
