Considering a 24 Superboat
12-27-2010 | 09:00 AM
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I owned a '98 24 I/O for 10 years. It started out with a 454 Mag MPI (385 HP) and then I repowered with a 496Ho (425 HP). I rarely got outrun by a similar size/power boat. My boat liked to cruise around 55-60 MPH, top speed 78ish.
I think the boat has a smaller feel than other boats the same length. Although, it was awesome in rough water for it's size. It needs to be setup right though. FULL hydraulic steering, GOOD tabs, and the right prop (I/O's seem to like 4 blades).
Dislikes.....There wasn't really anything I disliked about the boat. My wife on the other hand had a few issues. Let's face it, size matters. I'm not going to tell you that it runs as good as a 30+ boat. She was not impressed with the fly by the seat of your pants ride. That's what I really enjoyed about the boat. The other thing is the cabin. Lack of headroom was the issue there.
Good Luck!
I think the boat has a smaller feel than other boats the same length. Although, it was awesome in rough water for it's size. It needs to be setup right though. FULL hydraulic steering, GOOD tabs, and the right prop (I/O's seem to like 4 blades).
Dislikes.....There wasn't really anything I disliked about the boat. My wife on the other hand had a few issues. Let's face it, size matters. I'm not going to tell you that it runs as good as a 30+ boat. She was not impressed with the fly by the seat of your pants ride. That's what I really enjoyed about the boat. The other thing is the cabin. Lack of headroom was the issue there.
Good Luck!
01-13-2011 | 12:36 PM
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I'd say around 77 MPH. Just a little extra info to ponder, the stepped 24 w/350 MPI (300 HP) ran around 68 MPH.
01-15-2011 | 03:16 PM
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24' Superboat
I talked to a guy in Cape Coral, FL the other day that had a super clean 1984 24' on a 2007 aluminum tandem trailer for sale. Had 454 with Stelling exhaust, TRS drive. Was asking $18,000 but wanted to sell. I would have made him an offer if I didn't have a 47 Fountain and a 22 Velocity for sale. Call him at 239-540-4695. Name is Tom.
01-19-2011 | 12:03 PM
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From: EASTON MA.
true my friends trs SB runs 74 with a 502=575hp, to the guy looking for a sb, I'll send you a pm on one.
01-25-2011 | 06:35 PM
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I talked to a guy in Cape Coral, FL the other day that had a super clean 1984 24' on a 2007 aluminum tandem trailer for sale. Had 454 with Stelling exhaust, TRS drive. Was asking $18,000 but wanted to sell. I would have made him an offer if I didn't have a 47 Fountain and a 22 Velocity for sale. Call him at 239-540-4695. Name is Tom.
