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What would be the "least" (purchase/maintenance cost, ease cleaning/trailering, etc.) new boat capable (seaworthy, respectable speed) of the Miami-Key West Poker Run?

The Chaudron SV-27?

Chaudron SV-27 — Norwester Marine Group

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The P1 28-SS?

P1 28 SS | Sunset

Powerboat P1 USA is the manufacturer the P1-28 Panther Powerboat. The P1 28-SS is the open cockpit one-design race boat, featuring a single outboard engine configuration with a racing cowling. The boat is convertible to a P1 28LX with the inclusion of the rear seat system and removal of the cowl.
www.sunsetboats.life

Just curious.
 
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They make some bitchen rides. I follow them on insta
 
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For those prices, it would open up your choices to quite a wide array of boats. If you could find one, something like a used 24' Skater.....or if you're looking for a deep V, pick up a 31' Cigarette Bullet.
 
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Love the classic Cigarettes, but they'd be significantly more work than something like the suggested (new, smaller, outboard), yes?

And is a 24' Skater seaworthy enough? I believe the FPC has an entry requirement of 25'.

Maybe a 24' Bat Boat? But unavailable new.

Reindl Building Ilmor-Powered 'Bat Boats' - Speed on the Water

With its "One-Design Offshore Racing Experience," a hands-on action sports adventure in which would-be powerboat racers get to run real offshore race on a closed-course, coming to Phoenix's Firestone Raceway next year during Super Bowl XLIX week in the Arizona city, Reindl Powerboats is in the...
www.speedonthewater.com

A 28' is available, but inboard only.

V-280R | Vector Powerboats

www.vectorpowerboats.com
 
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DRYHEAT said:
Hondo 5/8 runner bottom. 😊
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One of the things I learned in KW, is that the second biggest reef in the world lies just east of the keys.

Yeah so?

There are no waves or surf around the keys! The waves break out on the reef, and the water around the keys is like glass. That's one of the reasons it's so clear, there are no waves churning up the sand.

If the weather was nice, you probably could run a flat easily! The main problem would be, a lack of fuel capacity...

The ideal boat would have HUGE tanks and the ability to sip fuel all day.

Just my 2cents
 
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Nitra 29 twin 300r's....be an awesome boat for that water..
 
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Headless hula said:
A good friend is anticipating delivery of his new 29 nitra w/ 400’s in January. I expect to have it at my dock sometime in March/April. 😉
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Heck your boat is a slick boat for the calmer waters down there!
 
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The 28' Activator/Rage might be another contender if offered with a single outboard.

28’ Rage

SUPERIOR ROUGH WATER CAPABILITIES. 28′ Single IO LOA: 28 feetBEAM: 8 feetBOTTOM DEGREE: 22 DegreesBOTTOM DESIGN: Single or Twin stepped, ventilatedDRY WEIGHT: 4,200 lbs – with Bravo Pac…
ragepowerboats.com
 
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