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Originally Posted by jbraun2828
(Post 4239546)
Read the first post, he said he's had many previous boats but this will be his first performance boat.
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My nickel.
3 years ago my wife decided we needed a boat. We bought a 34 Powerquest Vyper with twin 496 HOs. Never drive a boat prior to buying. My friend and marina owner, Chip Miller took me out and showed me the ropes. I spent a couple days driving in the marina and practiced docking. I put 35 hours on the boat that summer. The following spring I took Tres Martin and it was very valuable. I put 50 hours on that summer. The following year I bought my AT with 525s Do t let others tell you what to buy. Figure out what type of boating you like, where you will boat and that will help picking a model. Then get the newest you can afford .... Making sure you can still buy fuel, maintenance, etc. |
I open my hatch when docked so Im not asked to do it 10 other times by people asking.......... whats in there.......... and also to see what I spent 30K on...LOL
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Originally Posted by 302Sport
(Post 4239567)
A twin engine, side by side, fuel injected, speed boat is about the easiest docking boat that you can buy. It is much easier than a single because you can spin on the two engines, and it is easier than a big cruiser because the tide and wind don't effect it as much.
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 4239624)
Agree if you know what you are doing., Try docking a twin like a single (using wheel and both drives forward or reverse) and it will get you in trouble quick with the extra length. Every year I see people docking a twin like it is a single and making their life so much harder than need be.
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Oh you want a go fast boat??? Then youre in the wrong place this is CentreConsoleOnly.com lol
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 4239624)
Agree if you know what you are doing., Try docking a twin like a single (using wheel and both drives forward or reverse) and it will get you in trouble quick with the extra length. Every year I see people docking a twin like it is a single and making their life so much harder than need be.
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Originally Posted by pullmytrigger
(Post 4239656)
Oh you want a go fast boat??? Then youre in the wrong place this is CentreConsoleOnly.com lol
So can a CC not go offshore?....I mean OSO....that is offshore only right? :p |
500efi and hp500 seem to be the lowest maintenance blue motors.
No way a boat with outdrives is as easy to dock as a fat cruiser with v drives. Doesn't get any easier than those except maybe one of those joy sticks I haven't tried yet. |
I agree for easiest turn key lowest maintenance go with black motors. All the blue motors require a little more attention with headers and top ends.
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