Mike_99_21

Ing,
Can't wait to see the pics. I took my 1981 20 footer out for its first run of the year last week. Runs like a bear, you are going to love the stability of these boats.

What are you going to do for power?

Mike

Ing

A Mercury Optimax 225 Pro XS. 87 Octane with 3 Star CARB rating. I told Rich I wanted at least 65mph GPS with two adults and full fuel. I guess most 20's rigged with similar power are seeing over 70mph so with the extra weight of the bowrider I should see my performance requirements.

Nice boat you have. Next week you should see some pics of a 1979 twenty they just rerigged. It looks awesome!

JnT

Post pics as soon as you can. Sounds like a cool boat !

paul_dawnie

We have had our Sutphen 18 ft for 10 years now it's a 78 with a 235 OB Johnson and we love it alot. Is there anything Richie Jr might be able to tell us about our boat and we'd like to pick up some Sutphen patches and decals but can't find any. Thanks Paul and Dawnie Walters, Battle Creek MI

Ing

Paul, Give Richie a call at (973) 770-8400 but I bet his father has the records for those older boats in Florida. Richie's company, Sutphen Performance Boats in NJ will be coming out with some new promotional stuff soon. I know from his father's website that Sutphen Power Boats is also planning on releasing some stuff. The Florida contacts are SUTPHEN POWERBOATS, 923 SE. 13th. AVE, CAPE CORAL, FL. 33990
239-574-1155
http://www.sutphenpowerboats.com/
http://www.sutphenboats.com/
How about posting a pic of your boat. It's sounds great?

paul_dawnie

Thanks for the help and the info ING. If i could figure out how to post a pic of our boat i would lol. It's gonna be painted this year and i'll wait til then to post a pic. I can hardly wait to see some pics of that bow rider i bet it will be awesome. Thanks again Paul and Dawnie

Stormrider

Nice meeting you at LL sat AM.
Good to see you making progress.
Post some more pics!

Ing

Great to meet everyone. Nice boat Stormrider. Did you watch the run from the GW?

Stormrider

naaaa, was back at my dock by 10.
Came back later in the day w/ some of my famliy and went to chelsea piers. Maybe next year...

floatingphil

Ing,
Don't you owe us some photos?