VDH Hull on Sailfish Boats

[joey]

You would be surprised at what a difference that little strake makes,that's why it's there.And it has nothing to do with making it any drier,23 foot boats are not dry.It's there for lift and softer ride.

[RS]

You would be surprised at what a difference that little strake makes,that's why it's there.And it has nothing to do with making it any drier,23 foot boats are not dry.It's there for lift and softer ride.

I don't know much about hull design, but that little section is already out of the water when the boat is at rest, and most boats don't need any help lifting the bow when underway. [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[NoBones]

My 78 Secptre has the extra strake, but my 70 20SF does not.
Maybe one of our SeaCraft historians will know more about that addition.
See ya, Ken

[Capt Chuck]

84 MA

The point is that this is a "Classic SeaCraft" site. You posted a comment on this site that

I/my family have also owned an early 70's 23 SeaCraft with twin 165 merc in/out brd and a 84 23 with a 225 outboard and (blasphemy) "I personally like this boat better"

I don't think that is appropriate here. If you want to discuss how much you like another boat then comments and boat comparisons can be made on the "The Hull Truth" forum site. You made your comments under the SeaCraft "General Thread" which clearly states:

General questions or comments about "classic" SeaCraft boats built from the 1960's to the early 1980's

Secondly

<font color="brown"> But all I see is that another manufactuer took an unbeatable hull design, stretched it and made it an unbelievably dry boat.

I'm not trying to start a pissing contest here but Sailfish didn't stretch anything. Many boat manufactures claim to have the magic hull design, the softest re-entry, more hand laid glass, best features for the money etc etc etc. All in the name of generating more sales. Many have come and gone. Bottom line is how many of these manufactures have a proven track record ? I can't wait to see www.classicbayliner.com [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[CHANCE1234]

Amen Capt. Chuck

[Ikan Besar]

My 78 Secptre has the extra strake, but my 70 20SF does not.
Maybe one of our SeaCraft historians will know more about that addition.
See ya, Ken

The 18's also had it although the 20's didn't (and still don't).

[joey]

Yes, you don't know anything about hull design.I am not a marine designer either,however,I have been a licensed (100 ton )Captain since 1979 and driven everything from SeaCraft's to million dollar Merritt's from Maine to Key West,the Bahamas,Mexico and Carribean for a living.And I'm here to tell ya' that when you put the pointy end of any boat into a sea the strake creates lift and air under the hull so that when you drop back off the sea you don't pound.Again,that's why they are there.

[84 Master Angler]

"The point is that this is a "Classic SeaCraft" site. You posted a comment on this site" - Hey Capt - I was responding to some guys post - I don't believe you wrote the Constitution, but last I checked I have the freedom of speech just like any other guy that posts on this site...so I'll exercise that right as I see fit. Not sure who made you the freakin Overlord of this site, and I don't really care what you think about my boat or a strake that appears to be missing....and appears to be missing from a lot of SeaCrafts as well.

And when I said they stretched the hull, I was referring to the beam. Last time I checked the beam on a 23 SeaCraft, unlike my boat, was under 9 foot. And what the hell are you talking about a proven track record, last I checked your beloved company has been sold more times than I can count. And half the posts on this site are dedicated to modifying what was wrong with the construction of the boat -how many guys have made wet feet comments on this site. Hey Chief, I owned one and loved the boat - good for me and good for you, lets have a party. And although I sold the boat I still enjoy the site and the only thing I can find wrong with it during the time I have been a member is that I have to defend my opinion.

[NoBones]

Uh Oh, I think it is about to get messy. [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

[RS]

Yes, you don't know anything about hull design.I am not a marine designer either,however,I have been a licensed (100 ton )Captain since 1979 and driven everything from SeaCraft's to million dollar Merritt's from Maine to Key West,the Bahamas,Mexico and Carribean for a living.And I'm here to tell ya' that when you put the pointy end of any boat into a sea the strake creates lift and air under the hull so that when you drop back off the sea you don't pound.Again,that's why they are there.

I'm pretty sure we are not talking about the same thing. You might want to re-read the thread; it’s not about the nature of lifting strakes. BTW, driving a big boat doesn't give anyone knowledge of the intricacies of fluid flow dynamics. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]