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derrickc 07-24-2008 12:25 PM

28-30ft

Todd Hartigh 07-24-2008 12:28 PM

My 27 has a little 10" swim platform but they do not include it in the length.

DMOORE 07-24-2008 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by FASTERDAMITT (Post 2633746)
Keep in mind, correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't all the west coast boats we are discussing include a swim platform in thier length. If that's the case then my Superboat is 31'7" still running a single at as fast or faster speeds than the actual 26-28' west coast boats.:D



The Howard bullet 28 ran 122 with a single. Your boat must seriously haul ass.


Darrell.

FASTERDAMITT 07-24-2008 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by Run_em_hard (Post 2633795)
Not trying to be a dic but my old 22' Advantage had as much freeboard as your superboat.:(


I hear ya, but low profile give better stability and turning capability. Isn't that what people want? I like the standup freeboard for cruisers. If you going to race or drive aggressive I would take a Corvette over an SUV.

FASTERDAMITT 07-24-2008 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by DMOORE (Post 2633807)
The Howard bullet 28 ran 122 with a single. Your boat must seriously haul ass.


Darrell.

That is not a 28' boat, (maybe with platform). And, he did not do that with an 800hp engine. I think he was pushing 1200 or so if I rmember. I respect Howard's and would own one if i only used it for speed.

FASTERDAMITT 07-24-2008 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by Run_em_hard (Post 2633789)
There are some awesome west coast wave crushers that can handle most anything...

Eliminators 43' Eagle is a awesome boat. I believe it has a scarab bottom.

Advantage 40' Poker Run

Nordic 35' Flame and 42' Inferno

Schiada - one word comes to mid, Quality. I believe that the 32' wins alot of offshore ski races.

I know there are more...


I agree, and like all these boats but this is about 28-30' boats.

Schweeng 07-24-2008 01:31 PM

I have had two 29 Lavey Crafts....measured at transom.

I have run with the bigger boats in multiple situations....and the result is always the same.

I'll get to where we are heading or back to the ramp and all the bigger boat owners say the same thing...." I can't believe how that thing runs....can't believe you hung with a 38 out in that stuff".....

The 29 is an awesome bottom - Lavey makes a great boat.

28 Howard (measued at the swim step) is a great, fast lake boat. I have yet in 4-5 years ever see one in the ocean - no idea how it handles the rough.

Shockwaves - seem to do well in the ocean. My videos that I have provided the SCOPE club really show how well they handle a ground swell.

FASTERDAMITT 07-24-2008 01:56 PM

The 29 Lavey is a very nice boat! Is your a single or twin?

derrickc 07-24-2008 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by Schweeng (Post 2633881)
I have had two 29 Lavey Crafts....measured at transom.

I have run with the bigger boats in multiple situations....and the result is always the same.

I'll get to where we are heading or back to the ramp and all the bigger boat owners say the same thing...." I can't believe how that thing runs....can't believe you hung with a 38 out in that stuff".....

The 29 is an awesome bottom - Lavey makes a great boat.

28 Howard (measued at the swim step) is a great, fast lake boat. I have yet in 4-5 years ever see one in the ocean - no idea how it handles the rough.

Shockwaves - seem to do well in the ocean. My videos that I have provided the SCOPE club really show how well they handle a ground swell.

Where can I find that video? Thanks

Run_em_hard 07-24-2008 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by FASTERDAMITT (Post 2633852)
I hear ya, but low profile give better stability and turning capability. Isn't that what people want? I like the standup freeboard for cruisers. If you going to race or drive aggressive I would take a Corvette over an SUV.

I don't know much about Offshore Racing but doesn't almost all v-bottoms race with stand-up bolsters? I love being able to stand up in my Scarab.


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