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Rookie 09-24-2013 07:54 PM
Originally Posted by ttuton (Post 4001538)
I beg to differ with the other posters. It is a nice boat and put together well but the ride is TERRIBLE in anything over 2's. I sold mine this spring because I was sick of getting killed in rough water. It was a great boat for inland lakes and rivers, but not for the great lakes/ocean. As far as handling it handles well up to about 60 and then has a tendency to chine walk up to 70.
I agree and I didn't mean the 3-4's others were talking about. The 27' that I am accustomed to riding in has a 12" ext box and 380 K-Planes.
Shoot, I'm not a fan of 3-4's on my 30' boat.

And as mentioned above it can be a handful around 70mph and you need to know how to drive through it. The boat becomes more stable at 80-95mph.

oneanddone 09-24-2013 08:17 PM
Originally Posted by JDB1981 (Post 4001595)
I have heard they got a little chime walk I was wanting everyone opinion I am want to put power to something and try to get 85 mph or so just was sure how they handle what is a good boat for mid 80 single power for ride a Saftey
Not sure if a 27 fever is the way to go. They sure do like to dance.. that is just my thoughts but,I have had many hours at the helm of 27's and 29's love both boats! I would feel more safe on a 29' at the speeds your wanting. Both great boats in some good choppy conditions as for big rollers lets face the facts they will not span the gap you will get wet period. Great for smaller water or calm days in the big water.

newfountainguy 09-24-2013 09:39 PM
Go to a 29', so much more boat.

pro27 09-24-2013 09:43 PM
Originally Posted by JDB1981 (Post 4001595)
I have heard they got a little chime walk I was wanting everyone opinion I am want to put power to something and try to get 85 mph or so just was sure how they handle what is a good boat for mid 80 single power for ride a Saftey
27'Progression putting one together now whippled 525efi. Drove one at 90 mph in 3's like it was on rails,well built custom boat.


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