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Just and FYI, it's inconsequential but, the 22' OB and the 22' IO are slightely different.

The deck on the I/O is shorter because they had to move the windsheild and cockpit forward to accomodate the I/O engine and hatch.

Between the original two boats inquired about, the Apache for sure!

This would be my choice, but of course I would ditch the yammy, and mount a merc 250-300:eek::drink::evilb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXIamF0_6k

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Originally Posted by JnT (Post 3219615)

Isn't that your boat now JLAY?

Yes it is, I bought it from Alex in New Jersey and then brought it way down south!:drink: It is def. an awesome boat, love it. GAS, OIL, GO!

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Originally Posted by JLAY (Post 3220131)

Yes it is, I bought it from Alex in New Jersey and then brought it way down south!:drink: It is def. an awesome boat, love it. GAS, OIL, GO!

You've got yourself a great boat JLAY. Rode in it and drove it.

First couple of pics I posted had the Merc. 300. Last pic had the 300X. When Alex rerigged it with the 'X' it really woke up and ran strong.

I'm not sure what the Apache 22 runs with a 300 on it, but some folks were running a tick over 100 (103 if memory serves me correctly) in 22 Progressions with the 300s on the back. I don't know about you guys, but that's just a bit too fast in any 22' hull. Mine runs about 78 MPH and it's relatively comfortable at that speed. I'm waiting to win the lottery so I can re-rig with a 250 XS. That'll be good for mid-80's.

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Originally Posted by Too Stroked (Post 3220195)

The Apache is a much heavier hull. In fact it weighs more than twice what the Progression does.

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Originally Posted by Too Stroked (Post 3220195)

I do not know about any 22', my 22 Eliminator ICC runs almost 130. It is very stable at that speed. It cruises at 100 like a 25 Daytona. Here are a couple of videos.

http://www.performanceboats.com/html...m/DSC01083.JPG

The video of acceleration on the 100mph speedo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqfY5Z2WBWo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je6zHVREC6U

Between the two boats originally mentioned...I would go with the Apache. It has a wider beam and will be more stable at higher speeds.

If you are considering other brands. Look in the Classifieds here on OSO and you have a choice of two 24 Banana outboards for sale.

The black and yellow one runs high 60's with a single 250HO and the black and red one comes with a brand new 300 HP Optimax.

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider (Post 3219151)

I am going to cast my vote for a boat not yet mentioned (supprisingly) - The Chris Craft Stinger 222.
They came with a BBC or an SBC, the B1 conversion is dead easy, the X-dimension is 4.5" with a standard depth B1, there's pleny of room to modify the engine, it seats 5 comfortably, theres a cabin with a v-berth, it handles the rough like it's 10 ft longer than it is, it looks cool and with a warm BBC, it'll push 70+ mph no problems.
Am I the only one that actually considers this a good thing?
Why am I the only one to have suggested this boat, does everyone else know something I don't?

Just curious. There aren't many sport boats in Australia like this so my experience and selection is limited.

I love mine, though I'm not as happy with the cockpit arrangement (I have three little ones). She will run in the rough stuff "fairly well" though you do have to drive her. The cabin is quite sizeable and I have overnighted on her a few times. She's fast and generally doesn't have a lot of competition from boats in the same size range. I was running just under 80 with my 385. Currently, I'm running a mild 350 and she runs in the mid-60s pretty effortlessly.

I don't think they're built as well as a similar sized Apache or Cigarette (true race boats built in limited numbers compared to boats from other manufacturers).

TZ