Blackfin 24?

[bmajvi]

I stumbled across an early 70's 24' Blackfin here locally. Yeah, I know it's not a Seacraft, but do any of you guys have any first hand experience with these boats? I'm told 24 degree deadrise, single straight inboard (454), center console w/cuddy (roughly similar to a 23' Savage). I've heard they're bulletproof, great in head seas, wet riding in some conditions, and thirsty...what else? Thanks!

[BigLew]

It's opinion, I realize, but their build quality is on par with the seacraft, some inherent weaknesses, but nothing irrepable. They are a solid platform for a DEEEP-V with lower freeboard. All in all- a nice capable hull with minimal glitzey nonsense, but rather a rational, fuctional boat. My opinion is that they rely on a lot of power to offset the weakness of the Deep-V hull design and you will pay for it dearly at the pump.

[Dilligaf]

sweet rideing... surprised its not diesel powered....

[ricknewman]

I had one for a couple of years inbetween Seacrafts and they are a great riding hull although wet and much harder to handle as far as trailering and loading.Also,its hard to manuever in tight places.

[stumpie2]

i had a friend with an express style of this boat (similar to the sceptre). i have to agree with previous posts the boat was a pure battlewagon, great riding and suprisingly stable. no real problem manuevering in tight areas (twin 4.3 liter inboards with engines just behind helm seats) if im not mistanking they have a very wide beam for a boat its size making it a bear to trailer. all in all, given a chance to own one i wouldnt hesitate to jump on it. pure no-nonsense fishing machine

[ricknewman]

Yeah, mine had a single 454 under the console and didn't handle well.