[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

I think this is the answer and it's just a guess on my part . . . since the highest HP was 100 available in outboard form. Shortening the boat to 21 would make it lighter and faster, but that's just a guess on my part.

http://store.oldmercs.com/category_s/792.htm

I found this quote from Sandy.
"Carla said the best racers wanted the shortest hulls for less weight and more top end."

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...=24967&page=14

The Seafari house on that hull looks right.

When Carl made the mold outta plywood, 2x4`s ,and Formica for the dedicated race hulls,
he made the transom adjustable for a reason. Just as Tim has said. Carl knew the 25 would be faster given the power of the day, but you would increase face washing and spinal compression.

Mark Hauptner ran with Carl in `67 on the Haulover to KW race. Mark said they had trip
110`s and lost one around Summerland Key. Mark said they set a new ob record of 62 kts.
Now, were these special motors? If Frank Brown and Mr K were involved, I would say without a doubt.

The first two hulls popped from the mold were the only 25`s.
One red and one yellow.

10 total were made. Anyone have a break down of the lengths and numbers?



Cheers,
GFS