best 28 footer for the salt and chop
05-13-2011, 10:09 AM
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best 28 footer for the salt and chop
looking for your wise input-would like a 28ft max, v-hull single bb boat that can handle a bit of the rough stuff and ride pretty well.i know go big may be the response but $$ mean 28 is about my limit.what would you all reccomend?
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05-13-2011, 10:28 AM
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Laveycraft 2750. 28.6 ft. - true 24 degree V 8ft beam.
Race winning & proven pedigree. Most guys with 28 footers have never been out of site of land.
This is a VERY capable machine.
Uncle Dave
Race winning & proven pedigree. Most guys with 28 footers have never been out of site of land.
This is a VERY capable machine.
Uncle Dave
05-13-2011, 10:44 AM
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The question does need a frame of reference on price, etc. though...
28 Donzi ZX is pretty good. Twin step bottom... came in single BB and twin SB setups. it used to be called the 27 zx, same bottom. I have one and it rides very well.
I'd take a 272 Formula SR1 for an older boat. heavy. BIG, but twin BB setup in most of them.
28 Donzi ZX is pretty good. Twin step bottom... came in single BB and twin SB setups. it used to be called the 27 zx, same bottom. I have one and it rides very well.
I'd take a 272 Formula SR1 for an older boat. heavy. BIG, but twin BB setup in most of them.
05-13-2011, 10:55 AM
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Look very hard as there are lots of great choices in this size.
Take a look at who vacuum bags their setups vs a hand layup.
Look at the interiors - specifically whats molded into the interior vs whats added on later.
Cabin depth/freeboard as well as whats a 24 degree ocean design vs a lake boat.
Do you actually swim? IF so a molded in swim step vs one bolted on with a bracket is usually easier to get onto.
Lots of details here.
Uncle Dave
Take a look at who vacuum bags their setups vs a hand layup.
Look at the interiors - specifically whats molded into the interior vs whats added on later.
Cabin depth/freeboard as well as whats a 24 degree ocean design vs a lake boat.
Do you actually swim? IF so a molded in swim step vs one bolted on with a bracket is usually easier to get onto.
Lots of details here.
Uncle Dave
Last edited by Uncle Dave; 05-13-2011 at 10:58 AM.
05-13-2011, 11:00 AM
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