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10-23-2018, 07:28 AM
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I am very close to you. I boat in the bay of fundy. Your on the right track for your price range. Prices on used boats are very high at the moment. I have a scarab 26 (26'10") with a 496 ho that does very well in the rough water and I know a guy with a Baja 272 that is similar. The Baja has more cuddy room, my cockpit seems to be a little less cramped. Don't go any smaller the 27ft or you wont be happy when it breezes up, and it does very quick around here as you probably know lol. Also mine does not stay in the water, I tow it with a 1500 silverado 5.3. It handles it quite well around town but it's a work out for it on the highways.
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10-23-2018, 08:06 AM
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I am very close to you. I boat in the bay of fundy. Your on the right track for your price range. Prices on used boats are very high at the moment. I have a scarab 26 (26'10") with a 496 ho that does very well in the rough water and I know a guy with a Baja 272 that is similar. The Baja has more cuddy room, my cockpit seems to be a little less cramped. Don't go any smaller the 27ft or you wont be happy when it breezes up, and it does very quick around here as you probably know lol. Also mine does not stay in the water, I tow it with a 1500 silverado 5.3. It handles it quite well around town but it's a work out for it on the highways.
Where do you launch from, and how far out have you been? Curious to know if anyone ever tries crossing, say to Chignecto area?
Cheers, and the NS members of OSO will have to link up when I finally pick up a boat.
10-23-2018, 08:35 AM
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Hey Charters, thanks for the information. I’m actually from the Fundy side originally, near Wolfville. I always just assumed the bay (especially in the north east portion) would be too rough, and have too aggressive a current.
Where do you launch from, and how far out have you been? Curious to know if anyone ever tries crossing, say to Chignecto area?
Cheers, and the NS members of OSO will have to link up when I finally pick up a boat.
10-23-2018, 09:47 AM
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Yes, all things being equal a narrow beam will be better for rough water. Think of the physics involved. Sharp knife cuts better than a dull knife. A sharper deadrise will also perform better in rough water. More weight helps too. There are drawbacks tho and even the best built boats will get damaged in rough water. Even overbuilt race boats frequently need fiberglass work with stringers and tabs poping loose and gimbal failure.
10-23-2018, 11:07 AM
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Charters, I'm told that the 25 OL handles rough water even better, and I think the running length is almost identical to the 272. The OL also as a little more room in the cuddy. Unfortunately all the 25 OL's I'm seeing are most expensive than the 272's, which seem to be very plentiful.
Yes, all things being equal a narrow beam will be better for rough water. Think of the physics involved. Sharp knife cuts better than a dull knife. A sharper deadrise will also perform better in rough water. More weight helps too. There are drawbacks tho and even the best built boats will get damaged in rough water. Even overbuilt race boats frequently need fiberglass work with stringers and tabs poping loose and gimbal failure.
10-23-2018, 11:43 AM
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29 Outlaw single with a blown 572 would be cool.....
