My New 2008 24 Superboat
05-15-2007 | 08:01 PM
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IMO, the 24 is definitely a SIT-Down boat. I have the bolsters in mine and NEVER stand. I'm 5'10" and sitting or standing, the wind is tough in a 24.
Speed wise.....the 375HP will get you 75 only on the best days. I had a 454 Mag (385) and I saw 75 once. The norm was 73-74. Now I have a 496HO and have seen 80 once or twice, 77-78 is the norm.
I would bite the bullet and go with a FULL steering system. I started with an add-on, converting it to full made a HUGE difference. I'd recommend K-planes too.
I agree with the others about the offshore mount. I've been plagued with motor mount issues since I've owned my boat.
Speed wise.....the 375HP will get you 75 only on the best days. I had a 454 Mag (385) and I saw 75 once. The norm was 73-74. Now I have a 496HO and have seen 80 once or twice, 77-78 is the norm.
I would bite the bullet and go with a FULL steering system. I started with an add-on, converting it to full made a HUGE difference. I'd recommend K-planes too.
I agree with the others about the offshore mount. I've been plagued with motor mount issues since I've owned my boat.
As we talked about, a no brainer. You would get bored with the mag. I will take care of ALL the details. I had a nice time talking with ya. Not to worry, your boat "Will" be one of a kind.
05-16-2007 | 12:31 AM
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thanks rick---its great to have someone who cares on your side------let me know what time i have to come down there to help build her----no B.S.-----were gonna bring back the 24 in a big way------Thanks a million
05-16-2007 | 07:58 AM
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To spite similar HP ratings, they do make a lot more power than the old 454Mag and 502Mag engines.
I'm on my 3rd year with a 502Mag and sure I would like to go faster, but...
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05-16-2007 | 08:13 AM
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Surely would make for a unique ride, but IMO not worth the $$ in a 24'.
These hulls seem to hit a wall at about 80mph and it takes a lot of power to push them beyond that.
Dave M's boat runs 78mph anyday of the week with a stock prop. If he sent his prop to BBlades for a little love, he'd see 80 no problem.
A 525 is only going to push the boat 82-84mph. Those headers would sure look nice though...
These hulls seem to hit a wall at about 80mph and it takes a lot of power to push them beyond that.
Dave M's boat runs 78mph anyday of the week with a stock prop. If he sent his prop to BBlades for a little love, he'd see 80 no problem.
A 525 is only going to push the boat 82-84mph. Those headers would sure look nice though...
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