TexomaPowerboater

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...?t=1001&page=5 go run and cry about it, maybe those readers will give a chit.



Dr Dan - sorry for the hijack. Fund Razor is a serious offshore moderator. So serious he has to come over here and stir chit up

Tim G.

Easy kids...

I OWNED A TWIN 28... 502 EFIs.
What a great boat, especially for the money...
But, if I had to rewind time and do it again.. I'd much rather have been in a single.
The twin BB boat was just too tail heavy, there is no way around that..I don't care how you try to justify it....
The twins made maintenence a nightmare. My knuckles were so torn up while I owned that boat...
Do a 28 with at least a 525 with XR on ITS and it would make a great reliable, fun, and affordable boat.
If you're thinking new... the ultimate would be the 700 with NXT. Merc has a cambered skeg for the single now. Don't waste time trying to turn a maximus.. go for the #6 prop and you'll see a whole new animal.

PLease do like has been suggested and call Jo or Pepe at the shop. You can pick up more truth in 5 minutes from a conversation with them than any of the guys on the internet can give you in 5 days...
Jo and Pepe are good people with a great product. I was proud to own the boat I did and you'd be happy with one too.
(It takes a lot to get me to say that, as I'm also a boat builder)

bouyhunter

I'm just a member here, just like you.
But, I dropped the chip off my shoulder years ago.

Dr. Dan - good luck in the boat search.
There are a few out there, but the right one will call you to her.
Be patient, keep your eyes open, and when it's the right one - jump on it!

mikeb4

Hey ... what's this?? I have been very very busy Storm ..... I just have'nt posted pics since early August .... not cushy but nice enough for me! Also the new double zipper opening tonneau with velcro roll up turned out real nice for a race entrance to the cabin, and privacy for the cabin, oh and don't forget the head!

Boat is now a real Hybrid Race/Pleasure single.....

WMF

Hey Andy you are a great know it all, now go F$%% yourself, and get your boat done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fund razor

Cry? My thread? Neither. Someone else's thread. I don't have a monopoly on knowing that you are a tool.
In fact, I was rather pro-Nancy on that thread.


The fact that I have the honor of keeping spam out of the classifieds on a forum has nothing to do with calling your expert comment about porpoise into question.
Yes, sorry for the hijack.
But Andy just slammed Bill hard over an offhand comment about bulkheads. Then he makes broad sweeping and incomplete comments about porpoising. Seemed only fair to use it as a teachable moment for young Andy.

On topic... having run a variety of singles and twins in the 26-30 foot range... I just really like the feeling of twins.

Stormrider

lol...now that you added 25lbs to the bow, you've thrown the whole COG off!
You know i'm not bashing your boats, but they are not indicative of the standard single.

btw, twin bbc may get the new 28SR TS pretty low in the stern. how you think she'd be at idle w/ a 3-4chop following sea?

duunoit

iTrader: (1)

I like it. I'm wanting to do the same thing with mine.

Dr. Dan

Greg, Thanks....its been a fun little boat...our first boat at that... I am considering all the qualified advice and appreciate it.

Not being a regular on OSO, I am not at all familiar with the indepth behind the scenes situations that tend to plague on line discussion boards, some more than others. So I can't comment on any of that...

I am excited about getting a 28 Sport Pantera, not gonna be doing a Race Set up but I am putting out feelers for alot of possible candidates to acquire - so we will see what the future holds.

Thanks Again for the guidance... its been an education. As I get closer to a decision, I will contact Jo directly and inquire about the specific boats I am considering.

Doc of the Bay

mikeb4

Nope! you forget I added a swim platform on the back .. voila' counter balance. I could use more power like almost anybody .... but I am really happy at 70 without prop work and a 55 cruise with the 4 blade. I start prop work this next spring.