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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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Nah.
3:1 is pretty much minimum length to beam for a good sea hull. Even a 4' extension would only put it at 3.38:1. No problem. The boat has plenty of room on the deck now, so extending the cabin 4 feet, thus moving the wheel position back 4 feet will greatly improve the ride.
I'll bet that the boat will be faster than now and get better fuel mileage if built right. Certainty no slower.