30' Superboat
 

Hi Tripps, I spoke to your buddy about his 30' and got the whole history. From what I heard, John Coen will not build any more boats with the Tempest deck. Your friend has one of only three produced. Sounds like a great boat and I will try to stop and see it after my trip to the Superboat factory.

hi all

i dont think john will ever change the 24 it a classic

the 30 tempest deck mold is history

the new 21 is going to be hot iam thnking about getting one for next season

pat let me know when you are coming down ill meet you at superboats

sean ill try to email some pic's in the next few day of the 34
we have some great shot's of it running (iam driving it by the way)
ill tell ya it was choppy and it rode great

jim h

OK, I got the scoop from the man himself. I visted Superboat Saturday and spoke to John. The 24' is not changing any time soon its' a classic that has been around since the 60s. As for the 30', he sold 9 boats the first year he changed the deck design vs. only 2 boats the three years prior to changing. I guess the modern look is in.
Just missed you Jim, sorry about your engine, at least it's under warrenty

Hey Pat,

So, did John talk you into a 30? :D

No Dave, He was trying to sell me his demo 24. Maybe you should buy Eddie's 30' and sell me yours.

Darn
 

I'm sorry to hear that. I really wanted my next boat to be a Superboat. The few friends that I have that are into bigger boats rave about their build quality and I like the fact that they only carry a 7' beam. On the 24' thats gotta mean something like 20 sq/ft less of friction area not to mention the weight savings. But I just can't get my eyes around that deck. I grew up on the West coast custom scene and still like that sleek, smooth look. However, I can understand John's desire to retain the integrity and history of this boat. That's part of the reason that regardless of what 'big' (no laughing now) boat I have, I'll always have the flatbottom parked next to it.

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Thanks for getting the word directly and setting the record straight.