That's funny. A small fast boat is a lot more dangerous than a large one.

Maybe they think you are going to wipe out more property with a bigger boat. The other insurance cutoff appears to be a top speed over 65 mph.

Michael

Shameless plug for fellow nwoffshore member > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/2920738422.html

This boat has 24* deadrise with V-pad. Hull/deck joined with methalcrylate and additional fiberglass mat.

I have the sistership with twins, run in the ocean most of the time between the mainland and Vancouver Island.

Checkmate convincor 242 251 253 270. 24 degree deadrise and a solid boat. All can be had with windshields or windscreens. They also have an all new 26 coming out next month with a windshield.

Thanks, guys for the suggestions. I did a little research to see what was still in production, and here is what I found.

Velocity 260 – in production
Formula 240 LS – out of production doesn’t build less than 29’
Formula 242 LS – out of production doesn’t build less than 29’
Powerquest 260 – bankrupt
Powerquest 237 - bankrupt
Stingray 23 – no longer made, closest is 225SX, windshield too low
Active Thunder 25 – out of production, doesn’t build less than 28’
Donzi 22zx - bankrupt
Donzi 25zx - bankrupt
Baja Performance 232 - bankrupt
Baja Performance 252 - bankrupt
Checkmate Convincor 242 – out of production, doesn’t build less than 27’
Checkmate Convincor 251 – out of production, doesn’t build less than 27’
Checkmate Convincor 253 – out of production, doesn’t build less than 27’

So out of all these boats, the companies either no longer make smaller boats, or are bankrupt, except for the Velocity 260.

Michael

Are you looking for brand new? You didnt state that in your original post.
You just asked if there were any boats under 26' with a windshield.

I am looking at used or possibly new if there was a special deal. I made a list to keep on my radar, and as I was going through it, I was surprised to find that the boat manufacturers, except for Velocity, have abandoned the market for boats in this size range. The pickings are getting slimmer and slimmer. I am leery about buying products built by companies no longer around, because I hate chasing parts, so I added that to the list.

Michael

Once you put the term Performance in front of the category boats, you have to have both a larger budget, and an ability to tolerate compromise. Especially true of anything smaller than 30'.

That Velocity 260 looks to have a relatively large cabin, plenty of seats in the cockpit, but not much cockpit room. For a smaller boat running in the ocean, I'd be looking at heavier with a deeeeeep veeeeee. I'd rather give up some speed and not be pounding.

28' seems to be the normal size every boat maker has switched to, and even then, you have to look to actual hull in the water, not swim platforms and sharp bows. Probably a boat 65 mph or under with a good deep vee would be your better starting point. Then weigh the performance aspect. But those are my guidelines, and everyone has their wants. My first choice would be to look at Formula 270 Sunsport. Not the fastest, but it's a 7,000 pound boat with a 22 degree deadrise.

My favorite all around in that size would be an AT, but no windshield. I'll bet one could be made though.

Must check this out, top of your list:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/v...ed-advice.html

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/11640


Thats my boat. Hated the windsheild when I bought it but after using it I really like it fubctionally now. No wind noise even standing and tge side vent windows work like A/C when open

Could do up a 26 sutphen the same way and they are great in rough water. Theres one for sale for 17k here in CT too

After years of construction equip and drag racing I appreciate the quiet of the Outboards and the windshield

Best of luck on finding whats right for you. Forget the go fast image and go for the right fit!