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Originally Posted by cdavisdb
Hi GameOn, welcome to CSC.
Very nice 25. I've never seen one with a two tone hull. Is that paint or original gel coat?
You might want to rethink the 25 vs 23 decision. The 25 looks huge on a trailer because it is so deep (tall). I've had the chance to see a 21, 23 and 25 lined up and in the water. There is surprisingly little difference in the size of the boats. I think the 23 actually has a bit more internal volume than the 25. The 25's hull isn't more than 200 lbs heavier. If you use the cabin for anything other than storage, the 25 is way ahead.
Given your use, steep chop in the Columbia an big swells plus wind chop offshore, the 25 has a much better ride and might be a better boat. Not to knock the 23; as you know, it rides great. But the 25, because it is so sharp, is in another class.
Of course, ride may not be the most important thing, the Septre's bowling ally cockpit is unbeatable for fishing or tank diving. And, you pay for the 25s ride with higher fuel costs, a lot higher if you load it heavy. The 25 is also more tippy than the 23, although not near so bad as many deep Vs. The 25 is also a "drivers boat". You have to pay attention to get the best out of the hull. Balance is more important than in a lot of boats. The dividends of attention are huge.
All in all, for me, the ability to run straight into and through 3-4 foot Gulf Stream wind chop, reasonably comfortably on a long run, at 20 knots, sitting down, is priceless.
Connor
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Connor,
That is the original Gel Coat, two tone sky blue and white. I am posting a picture of a wet sanded and buffed section in my add. I really appreciate that you took the time to post up on this for me. The water where we fish is super cold for sure and that led me too the 25 in the first place.
Having a cabin I can just sleep in on the sceptre is enough while having that bowling alley cockpit is priceless. I am one of those knuckle heads who cannot stand to see stuff on the floor of the boat and I need space. I climbed in and out and spent hours in the 25' trying to make a decision. After a ton of deliberation I decided that a Small cabin with a Massive cockpit was more important than an over sized cabin with smaller deck.
I can't imagine that the ride is much differnet between the 23' vs 25' in over all conditions. I think running 20 knots into a 3' head wind chop on the columbia river should be easy with the 23', I could be totally wrong.
Either way, I Hope a CSC member get their hands on this hull, IMHO it is in near mint condition and shows it. This is not a Rehabber but rather a Wet sand, Buff and Repower with a Few Minor things to go with it.
Thanks again for all your Input Connor I really Appreciate it.
Regards,
Robert
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Originally Posted by gofastsandman
Keep that hull. They are magical. Listen to the elders. We rode through 3-5s with some 6 footers in a very confused Sebastian inlet and it was jaw dropping. You are fishing some big cold water there.
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Sandman, thank you for the kind words, and Normally i would always respect and listen to my elders, in this case... I am prolly making a mistake but i have my heart set on the 23'. Thank you for the Input.