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ah yes the switzer

i have one of those... it sucks offshore lol

But it is quick with the power it has. 22' with 270 HP 350 MAG and has done 58 on gps consistently... when it is really calm that is.

Here is my 1990 Switzer 250SS.

rich,
post pics of your wing.

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Originally Posted by yahoo (Post 3461820)

rich,
post pics of your wing.

I did....see above. Post #7

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Originally Posted by catalyst. (Post 3461655)

ah yes the switzer

i have one of those... it sucks offshore lol

But it is quick with the power it has. 22' with 270 HP 350 MAG and has done 58 on gps consistently... when it is really calm that is.

I don't think the Switzers had Offshore in mind for anything other than their largest designs..... These are pure speed burners....but they did very well in Lake and River marathons with wicked mixed chop......

You must make a distinction between their purpose built race hulls and the wide variety of pleasure boats that Dave designed. I have seen some of his hulls eat up rough water while others need specific calm conditions for maximum performance..... Again, the variety is almost overwhelming.

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Originally Posted by T2x (Post 3461465)

I have had her up to almost 115 and then had an engine issue. I will take her to 120 next.... and eventually 125. That will make her the fastest wing in history officially......and that's enough for the old girl. Top speed is still way north of that.

T2x

Add some steps to the bottom and I bet it would really haul the mail!!!! LOL :drink::drink::drink:

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Originally Posted by T2x (Post 3462377)

I don't think the Switzers had Offshore in mind for anything other than their largest designs..... These are pure speed burners....but they did very well in Lake and River marathons with wicked mixed chop......

You must make distinction between their purpose built race hulls and the wide variety of pleasure boats that Dave designed. I have seen some of his hulls eat up rough water while others need specific calm conditions for maximum performance..... Again, the variety is almost overwhelming.

I actually have one of the larger designs, its 22 feet with 21 degree deadrise, i beleive it is the most aggressive hull he made in terms of offshore ability. Its just not good offshore though, i mean it can take 1-2 foot chop okay, but over 3 you have to throttle back significantly.

The boat does handle beatifully on calm water though. It is the same hull design as that 250 SS but it has a better deck layout IMO and is scaled down a bit.

Its for sale cheap if someone is interested.

My first boat. 30 years ago
Had a Johnson 55 re powered with a evinrude 140
Great boat Great memories!

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Our friends had a Switzer on LOTO about 20 years ago. Great read. Thanks!