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09-17-2005, 11:52 AM
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Whitewater Boats?
can anybody comment on the ride quality/build quality of the older (early 80s) whitewater 25 footers? there is one for sale in my neck of the woods and it looks like a nice ride. also would a 225 be enough power for a boat that size?
thanks...abe's rocket
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09-17-2005, 12:19 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
A friend of mine has a newer 25 Whitewater with a pair of 225's.It is a very nice boat! Fit and finish is above average and the ride is great!His does haul butt with the twins,a single probably would be OK,just no speed demon.Another friend has a early 90's 25 Contender( very simular to the Whitewater) with a single 225 and it is fine.
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09-17-2005, 01:04 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
not exactly stock, but worth drooling over: www.classicseacraft.com/tomswhitewater.htm
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09-17-2005, 03:10 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
Tom's Whitewater is very, very nice. Had a chance to go on it a few years ago. Not only does it look good....it flies! I think we hit 68mph in the ICW and still had some throttle left. Scary..
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09-19-2005, 05:06 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
thanks for the feedback. its a cool looking boat to say the least.
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09-21-2005, 02:25 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
I have an 86 25' Whitwater cuddy. The hull and ride quality is excellent the interior is a little sparse. I think this boat was specifically built for running drugs. It was actually confiscated by the Coast Guard at one point. I have the paperwark to prove it. It has four 50 gal gas tanks and at one time had twin 225's. It now has a single 200 hp Evinrude and a reworked transom that the previous owner had one of the local yards do. I think the 200 is a little under powered but I can top out at about 45 mph on a good day. here is a pic.
 If you have any questions or want to go for a ride let me know. I think it is an excellent platform for a rebuild. I have many plans for this boat the problem is time.
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09-23-2005, 06:02 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
Here are some pics of a 25ft in Maine.
Bryan- thanks for posting pics of your boat, i had no idea they made a cuddy. Tom- your boat is a piece of art. http://homepage.mac.com/dean_marvin/PhotoAlbum21.html
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09-26-2005, 01:24 PM
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Re: Whitewater Boats?
I have never seen another 25' Whitewater Cuddy. As far as I know it is the only one in my area. I guess I could call the company and ask.
I have plenty more pics if anyone is interested to see them.
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