I prefer the 27
When I lived in CA we spent alot of overnites and the cabin is lots bigger. Plus I like the extra freeboard..keeps you dry in snotty water and keeps the kids from falling out. Ive ridden in 29's and never saw any difference under normal conditions, plus with equal power I think the 27 is faster.
BTW mines for sale

Dan

DanB:


You're definitely right on the freeboard and dry ride. The 27 will run in some snotty stuff( better have a good driver), I have some awesome onboard camera tapes from West Palm 1999 - Toronto , Sarasota etc that would show what the 27 was capable of. I did alot of research and took several trips to California before I invested in Warlock, I know alot about the product. I came up with the "Red Apache Graphics" , that everybody seems to love. Any Warlock questions feel free to ask - brian

I am looking at stepping down from a 39' boat with a couple class1's to a fast 30' single engine type boat. I would like the boat to be a fairly safe ride and be able to run 85+ with somewhat controlable/predictable ride. I spend a fair amount of time in 2-4 ' chop. Cabin is not important. Would Warlock be worth a look?

Bob:

I would suggest the 29 Warlock with atleast a 575 Merc. The 575's are pricey so you may want to go to a custom engine builder. I would stay away from the aftermarket pro chargers, etc. A good 540 cu inch with atleast 600 hp will get you there depending on your lay up schedule ( cabin interior optional, etc?).....Just my opinion - I can show you how to spec out the boat and save you $$$$$$.


Brian

The Warlock would be worth a look.

I suggest you contact Arvis Marine..he is up in your neck of the woods..Va.area..speak with Jimmy....he has already tried bigger power in the 29 and 27..get the results first hand..

First hand knowlegge and experience is the key to the best results......he has tried this in my old 29 already..

Good luck.....Ron

how about a 29 race layup,with a 635 hp super v lite motor,might be able to hook you right up with one,got the boat and the motor ,boats never been titled,motors got about 6 hrs on it,ready to run......

Ron:

When will you be getting the new boat? Did you buy it from Atlanta Marine? Can't wait to see it on the lake - I just finished rigging my old F1 Boat - the Prototype - it ran 75.6 mph on a 26 - 4 blade Bravo - banging the rev limiter(CRE 500 EFI). Can't wait to try the 28 prop this week. Brian

Hey Brian,

Hope it will arrive here near the end of the week..thursday late.

No ..I didnt buy from Atl..I have been working with Carter direct on layup and design of this one..he really came thru..did some trick stuff on layup from all the things we all have learned.

Went pretty smooth...

Red Warlock needs to get hooked up..prop..steering..etc..I need a cover for outside..nothing fancy..got some for sale..how much??28-30 would do fine..even if ya got one that is semi-used

I saw you had the Prototypes up for sale..sounds like a 28 may work..going to try a Halls labbed ??

Good to hear from you...hope things are going well..

Got Val involved..note LSU colors..hell maybe we will get some Alumnini sponsorship..ha ha..not good in "bulldog " country..

We got married this past Feb 14..I now have a son almost 6 who is growing like a weed..right now he's pissed were getting rid of the cat..the little sucker loves the speed..

Hey Al..what do you think you would get speed wise..I'm thinking 85-87 at best..would you have to change x??

with the big motor,90 plus.......already runs 83 with no weights