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Originally Posted by kmoose
Connor, I wish I would have gotten out offshore in your boat to feel some comparison on how my 23 rides compared to the 25 in similar seas on the GOM. I am really starting the the thought process on how I could modify a 25 to match the layout I currently have and whether the benefit would be worth the expense and time. What are your thoughts on comparitive sea handling between the two?
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I was on Dave`s boat at Sebastian. Sitting comfortably. We were runnin` with Conner when the "photo" was taken. At least 6 ft. of air under his boat. At least! The ride is mind blowing.
I`ve also been on Chuckle`s 23. The ride is amazing compared to my 20 sf, but it is not really fair to compare it to the 25. The 25 is a whole other animal altogether.
When Dave came to look at the 25 race boat, he said the Seafari was steeper. Well, that raised an eyebrow. When Conner pulled his Seafari on Sunday, the first thing I looked at was the transom. Damn Son! Holy deadrise. Looking at the entry is a bit tougher. I couldn`t say which is steeper. Both are really extreme. I forgot to sight the chine to keel longitudinally.
Both have a fair bit of rocker in them as well. This is something that gets little discussion.
Look at the rocker on a Formula.
Denny has said many times that the 21 was the lead boat for rough water crossings to the Bahamas. 23`s followed.
Cheers,
GFS