DaveC
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I ordered a new 27 Speedster to replace the one I sold earlier this year. Except this time I went with twin 400’s rather than an IO.
Based upon my observations watching the twin 400’s run it seems like the logical choice. Plus the 400’s look turn key and that’s a big plus for me now. The OB’s actually make the boat about a foot longer than the IO.
The reasons I didn’t order the 400’s in 2017 was they were a new unproven motor at that time and the boat runs a lot faster with them than I really wanted to go. (keep in mind that insurance cost is rated to speed) Ironically I now view them as the more reliable option. But I still will not go more than 100 mph very often. I am gonna miss the sound of the big V8 but you cannot argue with the sheer performance of the 400’s.
Another neat feature is EB extends the passenger area by shortening the hatch which gives the rear passengers more leg room. They also flatten the engine hatch so it’s easier to exit the rear of the boat which we do a lot.
Another cool thing is EB is now infusing the boat which nets quite a bit of weight savings due to the reduction in resin used over wet lamination. (see the bagged pictures)
I always like the way the 27 handles so I stuck with it rather than going up in size. I felt good with the same stable feel I had on the prior 27. Plus with my new storage I am somewhat limited on size.
The colors are going to be very similar to last boat. Going with a big stereo like the last one. Most interesting part is when all is said and done the price between the two is similar. Go figure.
It came out of the mold already and they are working on the half cap now. The pictures are kinda crappy and the colors are not finished and buffed out so they are not shiney yet.
Well due to the COVID I have NOT to seen the boat until now. I only got a couple pictures that were sent to me earlier this summer that I am sharing now. I took the last two pictures this weekend as they are finishing the half cap now.
I hope to take delivery by winter. I am gonna road trip there as soon as it emerges from cut n buff.
Well I figured I didn’t learn my lesson last time about buying fancy boats, so I am doubling down on stupid. Take 2.
Based upon my observations watching the twin 400’s run it seems like the logical choice. Plus the 400’s look turn key and that’s a big plus for me now. The OB’s actually make the boat about a foot longer than the IO.
The reasons I didn’t order the 400’s in 2017 was they were a new unproven motor at that time and the boat runs a lot faster with them than I really wanted to go. (keep in mind that insurance cost is rated to speed) Ironically I now view them as the more reliable option. But I still will not go more than 100 mph very often. I am gonna miss the sound of the big V8 but you cannot argue with the sheer performance of the 400’s.
Another neat feature is EB extends the passenger area by shortening the hatch which gives the rear passengers more leg room. They also flatten the engine hatch so it’s easier to exit the rear of the boat which we do a lot.
Another cool thing is EB is now infusing the boat which nets quite a bit of weight savings due to the reduction in resin used over wet lamination. (see the bagged pictures)
I always like the way the 27 handles so I stuck with it rather than going up in size. I felt good with the same stable feel I had on the prior 27. Plus with my new storage I am somewhat limited on size.
The colors are going to be very similar to last boat. Going with a big stereo like the last one. Most interesting part is when all is said and done the price between the two is similar. Go figure.
It came out of the mold already and they are working on the half cap now. The pictures are kinda crappy and the colors are not finished and buffed out so they are not shiney yet.
Well due to the COVID I have NOT to seen the boat until now. I only got a couple pictures that were sent to me earlier this summer that I am sharing now. I took the last two pictures this weekend as they are finishing the half cap now.
I hope to take delivery by winter. I am gonna road trip there as soon as it emerges from cut n buff.
Well I figured I didn’t learn my lesson last time about buying fancy boats, so I am doubling down on stupid. Take 2.
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