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Interceptor 12-17-2018 01:11 PM


Originally Posted by Baja Rooster (Post 4664159)
I have a friend that had a custom houseboat built and ordered a 30’ Hull - the max for his slip. The boat showed up and didn’t fit. He was thinking overall length but the boat builder goes by the waterline. Oops. Everyone involved are super smart engineers just speaking on different terms.

How do you measure the waterline? At rest? That’s pretty irrelevant for 99% of consumers. I think having an approximate idea if it’ll fit into your slip or garage is more useful.

Actually waterline length is important. It defines how much of the hulls length is actually in the water as rest. Remember most of these boats spend most of their time sitting in the party cove or idling in gear. ( insert funny smile here !)

caseyh 12-17-2018 03:58 PM

well they just called this boat a 420 42' and said it has a 38'4" running surface. pet matt.

Drock78 12-17-2018 09:28 PM

Skater, Outerlimits. MTI, all have bustles and countless manufacturers have molded swim platforms. No different. Just like some guys measure from their taint for extra length..

justfishing 12-17-2018 11:32 PM

Kind of silly arguing about what its called. I think you know when looking into buying a boat what is characteristics are. There are a lot of different measurements for different purposes. Do you want to know what the running surface is for a trailer. What about how far the drives stick out so they are not hanging out the back of the slip or being able to fit it in a garage.

Cash Bar 12-18-2018 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by TxHawk (Post 4664176)
It will be interesting to see if it is considered "underpowered" as was the other large 400R powered cat.

Agreed, but I think both were built for the idea of "future" power.


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