1977 18sf vs 2003 20sc

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by dginge

. . . I plan on sea trialing her this week. I'm very interested to see the ride variances . . .

Before you launch it, look to see where the waterline is on the transom and if it has a fin and 4B prop. If not, figure you'll need to add them!

During the sea trial, pull the tabs up and pay close attention to how slow it will run and stay on plane as you throttle back, as that will tell you if they shifted gear around to offset the weight of that heavy motor! Then try it again with the tabs down to see how much they help. Don't know what sort of seas you're used to running in, but the 20' hull is relatively light and will start to go airborne in 3' seas at around 20 kts, so being able to hang on plane at 12-15 mph is a big deal if you plan to run offshore very much!

[76Red18]

A properly set up 18 will ride just a liiittle bit better and be a liiittle bit drier than a properly set up 20. You'll regret getting rid of the 18 just like everyone else thats had one...