[Trayder]

Flyfisher-

As an owner of a 1999 25 Contender, not for long though [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] . I 100% disagree with your post. Except for the part of the sweet lines [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] .

I have never been in any, comparably sized, boat that rides better or even equal to the 20' SeaCraft. I do not have many hours on 23's but considering 20+ boat manufacturers have copied the variable deadrise hull design I think something was done right.

If you look at the underside of a SeaCraft is quickly becomes clear why they have a superior and more efficient ride. Think about it the Reg has a 24 degree deadrise at the transom, Contender 24.5 and the SeaCraft only 20.5. Thats not much considering it has such a soft ride. Keeping in mind the dearise is only 20.5 you not only have a soft ride from the variable deadrise, but you will not have as much roll at drift, you can plane at slower speeds, and cruise with more efficency. You have to look at the numbers sometimes.

As for Mako's having a better record with transom repairs how do you figure this???. Any boat built in the 70's early 80's with Marine ply for a transom core and an owner silly with a drill for the depth transducer is probably going to need replacement.

New ones built better than the old? if you say so but I do not agree.

And if you ever come on this site thinking a Parker has a better ride I may have to revoke your membership [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] just kidding of course