Outerlimits SV29 to be Unveiled on Miami Show Premier Day
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IMO the 29 is ugly....it does not look like a outerlimits should look imo, it looks like a classic flat deck Donzi.....to small overall, very plain cockpit....the step hull looks like a rinker or something off of a family boat, does not follow the normal lines of a outerlimits step hull. So if the "normal" style step hull is so fast and amazing, why screw with the design? just not impressive. BTW, I am a HUGE outerlimits fan, and respect their boats and would be proud to own one. But personally was more impressed with the Hustler 29 rockit in person!
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If this thing can do 90 w/ a 525 those steps are magic! The fastest 26 foot cats w/ a 25 do 96 I think (RPM and Noric), so 90 out of a 29 (actual running surface I believe I read, over 30 w/ bustle) V would be haulin ass!
My very light straight bottom 28 w/ no amenities could probably just go over 70 w/ the perfect prop on my 500 hp
. Rides great though, so I wonder how this OL does in the rough but I'm sure it's impressive.
Biggest disadvantage to a single of this size is docking. Mine is tall enough it's like giant sail on a windy day with no way to to turn it.
My very light straight bottom 28 w/ no amenities could probably just go over 70 w/ the perfect prop on my 500 hp
. Rides great though, so I wonder how this OL does in the rough but I'm sure it's impressive. Biggest disadvantage to a single of this size is docking. Mine is tall enough it's like giant sail on a windy day with no way to to turn it.
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I am a huge fan of big singles. My favorite in recent years is the tuff28. I like the lines of the new OL.
Not impressed with the color or interior materials in the one at the show, but if I were in the market today, I would take a hard look at the OL29.
Texoma said something about plagued with drive issues. Not true at all. I have a 26 V with a 600sci and an XR, and have had no issues whatsoever. In the 25-29' range I'd prefer a single over twins any day of the week. Better balance, better fuel economy, easier to trailer, half the maintenance and less expensive -which keeps boating easy fun.
Not impressed with the color or interior materials in the one at the show, but if I were in the market today, I would take a hard look at the OL29.
Texoma said something about plagued with drive issues. Not true at all. I have a 26 V with a 600sci and an XR, and have had no issues whatsoever. In the 25-29' range I'd prefer a single over twins any day of the week. Better balance, better fuel economy, easier to trailer, half the maintenance and less expensive -which keeps boating easy fun.
#106
I am also a fan of sit-down bigger singles but this boat just doesn't do it for me. Transom looks "cheesy" for lack of a better word and the interior really looks dated. Gel and paint combo not thought out. Flat black mixed with gloss black? I expected more from OL and if I was in the market I would look elsewhere. Just my point-o-two.
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Well IMO too many other offerings that look better,(subjective) are somewhat user friendly, and available at a REASONABLE price that will run close to that in speed. I don't find it appealing at all from the cheesy looking interior to the WTH is that engine hatch. Usually a fan of their styling but not even remotely so here.
Only people I see buying this boat is someone with a stable of boats, that wants something to just zip around in with Outerlimits on the side painted on it. Not sure what market they are looking at but I don't know of one.
Only people I see buying this boat is someone with a stable of boats, that wants something to just zip around in with Outerlimits on the side painted on it. Not sure what market they are looking at but I don't know of one.



No beak so your in the clear
