288 mcob
 

Looking for a 288 mcob for next year... Anyone thinking of selling?

(not mine,sharing ) https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/b...764494233.html

Thank you for the link... Only thing turning me off of that boat is the glass windshield. I think I've seen the only 3 288 MCOB's posted for sale at this time. Was just wondering if anyone was thinking of selling theirs in the near future or new anyone looking to sell.

You will appreciate being out of the wind behind that windshield, as compared to a fairing boat. The more wind you are OUT of, the less tired it makes you and your passengers. Many folks don't realize that all that noise and buffeting has to be processed by your ears which literally tires your brain.

That boat would look great with a Purple tinted windshield. This is a buddy's Formula that got really beat up in a tornado a couple years ago; destroyed his house and garage and the Formula was in said garage. He has it back to brand new now, and had to completely redo the windshield (which was a nightmare in itself).

https://scontent.fslc2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...78&oe=5CD77963

https://scontent.fslc2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...eb&oe=5C990C09

https://scontent.fslc2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...53&oe=5C9569BF

The windshield in the 288's/32's really don't provide anymore protection from wind than the fairings did. Very low profile. I couldn't tell much difference between the two.

I'm not trying to be picky, but the fairing boat looks a lot more appealing to me... I have had the oportunity to ride in a 32' with a windshield and really didn't get much protection from the wind. I agree with Sydwayz 100% though. A full day of wind in your face and slamming beer will curtainly run you down!!!

Might consider looking at some 32's. Saw a new one posted on Powerboatlistings for not much difference in money and with twin small blocks should be much better out of the hole and on the drives.

The tinted windshield definitely changes the look. Thank you for posting the pic!

Did the windshield provide much protection when seated? I prefer to be out of the wind, was actually looking at that boat on CL, but this thread says the windshield doesn't offer much protection?

I'll clarify my comment on not noticing much difference between a fairing 288 and a windshield 288. I don't believe I sat while running either boat. I always stand when running (this was at LOTO). I also don't think I sat my feet down in the lower part of the footwell and leaned back to get out of the wind. So at 5'11" standing on the cockpit floor, I didn't notice any additional protection from the windshield. Hope this helps.

Both the windshield and windscreen provide some relief from the wind if you are sitting. The wind is deflected up from both, so it is just a matter of the position of your head above the level of the windscreen or windshield. The benefit of the windshield is transparency to see through it, so theoretically you could get your eyes below to top rim. The downside is your vision is somewhat impaired compared to no glass or framing.

- Does the 288 have a small pad near the transom? Do you have the sensation of "getting up on the pad", like a Velocity? (understand, not getting too high on the pad with a stock 496)

- How did the 288 MCOB run with the 496HO? Low to mid 60's?

- How did the 288 MCOB handle the weekend chop at LOTO?

Appreciate any feedback...I've been looking, but its almost impossible to get as ride in one out here on the west coast.

Thx!

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there is one recently listed on FB powerboat swap shop