This is a good thread. What about tweaking that list for a boat that'll have a porti potty for momma, and a small cabin for the kid? Which one will handle rough water the best? What'll handle the most power?

I had a Donzi 22 Classic with 600hp and it was a handful past 75mph. 86 was the best I got on GPS and that round keel was NOT stable. And lack of cabin/porti-potty forced it's sale after I got married.

But I need something I can pull with my 4runner V8 (under 7,300lbs total) counting trailer, gas, beverage coolers, etc. And it'll need to handle the Potomac River, Lake Anna, etc.

Undecided on I/O vs outboard. I love the BBC sound, and have a whipple blower/EFI setup on the shelf in my basement. But, I'm very tempted by the ease of use/maint/winterizing and better MPG of the outboard- plus the increased cockpit space of such a small boat.

If draft is as much of an issue as it appears to be, I'd suggest something with an outboard instead of an I/O. Lighter weight = shallower draft. And it ain't half bad for speed either. I get 76 MPH (GPS) out of my 22' Progression with a mildly modified 200. Finding one in your price range might be problematic though.

If depth is that big of a deal, how about a jetboat?

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Wouln't this AT fit the bill? Would love to see it running around Anna.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o41738-en.html

LOVE that Tantrum, but that 600SC will be in need of a refresh soon, won't it? I wonder what that would cost if someone had to pay to have it removed, refreshed, and reinstalled by a reputable shop?

The original poster has not been on OSO for 6 months, so I wouldn't worry about trying to help him too much.

Only part I don't have is the port-potti. Depending on which outboard you go with the BBC can be just as fuel efficient. The 225/250 3.0 liter Merc EFI's are gas hogs. My 550+ Big Block gets over 2 mpg (usually around 2.5) and that's cruising at 45 mph.

For rough water, you won't find a better boat than the Pantera. Total weight is less than 6k, ready to boat ride.

i have a 24 LD progression that i will winterize and deliver for 20k. its an 1988, been inside since new, 400 original hours on boat' 300 on motor. 454 magnum worked to approx 570 hp, DO NOT have build sheet. owned for 6 years, used 10 times, never gave me trouble. runs around 80. tandem trailer, 2 covers. check kijijitoronto for pictures. tks, stuff

2 of the best 24ft boats going today