Trying to figure out how much deadrise my 1986 F3LS has...As a second question how does more/less deadrise effect speed and handling? I assume that the deadrise would be the same as an 86 242LS but Im not sure. I would like to find out for sure...

Thanks
Randy
"Bad-Habit"

The 242 is a 24 degree deadrise. Less deadrise will usually give you a higher speed, but at a cost of pounding.

I could have sworn I saw the deadrise of the boats listed on the Formula site in the vintage area, but I just looked, and it wasn't there. The boat is 21'6" and weighs 3500 pounds.

How would a 24* deadrise compare with Baja's,Checkmates,Fountians,Donzi's etc....

BH

It depends on which model. Most true offshore boats have a 24 degree deadrise. I think Sutphen has a 26 if I'm not mistaken.

Some Sonics are 25 degrees, but *most* V-hulls are 24 degrees, give or take a degree (some beak boat models are 23, I beleive)

I think the 26 Donzi Zx is 23 degrees. I think this measurement may be a little deceiving. It is measure at the transom, but will gradually flatten out along the bottom. I don't think it is the end all in figuring how a boat will ride, but it may be the only hard figure to look at that can be compared from boat to boat.

Formula just got back with me and stated my F3LS has a 22* deadrise.....

BH

HeyBH, Have you been on Caesar Creek near Waynesville, Ohio? I thought I had seen that boat out there. I have a 292 and usually spot other Formulas when I'm out.

I goto caeser's almost every sunday have a grey 223 LS

you ever take that 292 outthere???? Love to catch a ride on that sometime!!!!!!!!




PJ