Re: 25 seafari questions
Just to reinforce the center of gravity issue. I just got a 1972 25 seafari/ 5.7 volvo duoprop after owning a 24 seabird, with the same power, for many years. I haven't had it out yet in rolly weather, but just riding around the bay, its very obvious that the center of gravity is much higher than the seabird. The seafari is also much more "tippy" while in motion, its noticeable. At rest, the flat hull sections near the stern seem to damp out the roll pretty quick, but that's just based on a few boat wakes, not a good test. Overall, I'm with Blue Heron, raising the CIG further with an outboard doesn't sound like a good idea.
Interesting comparison: At cruise,3300 rpm, the seabird with stainless props is only about .6 knot faster than the seafari with aluminum props.
Connor
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