Originally Posted by low_psi

You nailed it. I went from an Offshore (26 Velocity) and while I miss the sound, I don't miss bumping into everyone as I try to move around, I don't miss contorting my body in ways it was never meant to be in the bilge. Last year I had 11 people on my 30' Concept for the Detroit Fireworks and everyone was very comfortable and there was still plenty of room to move around. I love being able to lift my drives all the way out of the water and backing the transom right up to the beach. I have Optimax 225s on mine so I don't even have to deal with oil changes any more. Yes 2 stroke oil is an extra expense, but very minor as I use Penzoil XLF @ $18/gallon. The efficiency of these motors more then makes up for the extra cost of oil. Another positive about our Concept CC is almost everytime we are out, someone compliments us on the boat. Although I miss the sound of my Big Block, I have ZERO desire to go back to a traditional "GO-Fast" I/O. The next step for us will most likely be a 36 Concept.

There are a few cons... But they are minor. My first con is cabin space. While the 30 Concept is perfect for what we do most of the time, it is a bit cramped when me and the wife spend the night on the boat. The 30s cabin is just big enuff for two to sleep but its tight. This is why I am looking at moving to the 36 eventually. However, I am looking to add a Seadek floor to the cockpit and maybe have a canvas made that will run from the radar arc to the cabin, thus extending the sleeping area (using the cockpit floor). The other down side is they are windy, we boat on the Detroit River and Great Lakes. We usually just wear sweatshirts when under power until July 1st. My 30 Concept handles rough water better then my 26' Velocity did, but that is due to the extended running surface. I am sure most 30' traditional sport boats will ride smoother because the CC is going to be a bit lighter.