Seafari CG and stern-lifting props

[Fr. Frank]

In a word, performance. Stern-lifting props just peform better with SeaCraft hulls, especially the Seafari and Tsunami/Sceptre.

I don't have the science and math to explain it. I do know that for it's size, the Seafari is a heavy boat. 1800 lb hull weight. Compare that to the '99 BUC Book weight of an '96 Trophy 192 (19'7") cuddy outboard model at 1680 lbs bare hull weight, or '96 SeaPro 186 (19'2") at 1412 lbs. (The new models of each only list the boats' weight as fully rigged including fuel weight)

The Seafari carries her weight with only a 7"6" beam and also has a fairly deep V entry, even though once on plane it has the full benefit of variable deadrise. Both of the above boats are 8' beam, with a more shallow V.