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THE BULL 11-23-2004 06:25 PM

Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
Looking for a solid offshore vbottom single 496ho brand new that can take the ocean. Should it be sit down or stand up, and what types of speed should I see?

Sydwayz 11-23-2004 06:33 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
28 AT First Choice (yeah its a little bigger, but worth it over the 25 AT).
26 Sonic Second Choice

A new 26 Sonic should scare 70 mph with a 496 HO in ideal conditions; 65mph everyday.

JCPERF 11-23-2004 06:36 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
I know you said 26' limit but the 27' activator hands down best rough water boat for its size. It would run around 82-85 mph with a 496HO.

DirtyMoney 11-23-2004 06:42 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
24 Pantera or equivalent hull

Minx20 11-23-2004 06:47 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
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If I had my pick it would be a Pantera24 in your size range, but personally would go for the 28.

Look at: http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=91002

E.S.

28 Below :D

JCPERF 11-23-2004 06:59 PM

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won in Key west. Activator 27'

THE BULL 11-23-2004 07:09 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
Thanks for the input, just got rid of my 28 with twin 550s and need something reliable, single engine, that I can beat up with nothing breaking! I would love to have more power, but the warranty is important to me after going through my last boats headaches. Does anyone build like a mini gladiator or mini poker run (gtx), model so that I can have that "look of a bigger boat"???

rouxsterre 11-23-2004 07:15 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 
JCPERF
Does Activator have a website ? . . . I can't find anything on the Net.

Thanks.

Minx20 11-23-2004 07:21 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 

Originally Posted by THE BULL
Thanks for the input, just got rid of my 28 with twin 550s and need something reliable, single engine, that I can beat up with nothing breaking! I would love to have more power, but the warranty is important to me after going through my last boats headaches. Does anyone build like a mini gladiator or mini poker run (gtx), model so that I can have that "look of a bigger boat"???

Both the Pantera28 and Activator 27 are single engine in this case, can take more beating than most people can stand. I know the Pantera can be optioned with twins, and I am sure the Activator can as well. These are even "bigger" looking in person. Should look at these two in person. You will see the quality you are looking for.

E.S.

JCPERF 11-23-2004 07:23 PM

Re: Best 23-26 Foot Single Bb Offshore
 

Originally Posted by rouxsterre
JCPERF
Does Activator have a website ? . . . I can't find anything on the Net.

Thanks.

Mark has a good website at Activator boats.com. I dont think the site is up because he is changing it. He is building a new 29' step bottom.


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