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Originally Posted by FLexpat
A bare 23 is about 2800#. I think the bare 27 would be something like 3000-3100# assuming all the various joints are not over-built. My biggest concern is the beam to waterline ratio - it might be getting on the low side - it is more like a race boat.
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Considering the amount of wood and glass in my current raised deck and transom I will likely lose a considerable amount when the floor, transom, boxes and forward deck all go composite. I'm not too concerned about the ratio as much considering the weight forward balance and the fact I'm not dealing with a 25 degree deadrise. Lots of 8' beam boats out there longer and thinner, especially toward the bow so I'm hoping the added displacement will work out the difference.