Why Center Console's???
02-20-2014, 03:33 PM
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Mine is all around budget friendly. Twin Opti's will get 4-5 miles per gallon (cruise speed). Paid $35k on a trailer. She isn't new, but probably won't find anything else out there close to it for $35k.
The blue/yellow stripe is coming off as soon as the weather breaks.
The blue/yellow stripe is coming off as soon as the weather breaks.
02-20-2014, 04:21 PM
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The boats top speed is 65 when propped for it. I will be trying some different props in the spring, but right now it is propped for about 62-63. I mistyped, it is probably closer to 3.5-4 MPG running around 35-40 MPH. (I am basing this off of the previous owner and other information I have read in regards to theta boat and optimax 225s). Pete280 is the previous owner, and had it in salt water so I may have to prop it a bit different. The Opti's are very fuel efficient. The concept does have a small cuddy up front. It is basically a v-berth bed, with room for a port-a-potty underneath a cushion, Not much else. But that's all I need in a cuddy is a place to sleep... But this is why I have plans of a small camper top that will extend to, at least, the helm. Just to give a little more space when needed overnighting.
Showtime83 has a similar setup and has seen close to 70 in his, here in the Detroit River/Lake Erie...
Showtime83 has a similar setup and has seen close to 70 in his, here in the Detroit River/Lake Erie...
Last edited by low_psi; 02-20-2014 at 04:34 PM.
02-20-2014, 06:04 PM
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On the plus side bodies are really easy to throw overboard.
02-20-2014, 07:35 PM
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02-20-2014, 07:38 PM
#107
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Nate, sounds like you spent a lot of time looking for and then buying what you don't want. But your GF has to like that huge cabin in the sonic.
Not picking on you.
When I look at the MTI and statement CC I do not see a boat that is easy to clean. They have a ton of vinyl/ leather, I remember seeing a picture of the one with colored grout floors. That can not be a easy clean.
I do get having a modern four stroke outboard but I believe you still need to flush those don't you? How much more fuel efficient is a boat with triple 300 or dual 300 compared to a 600-900 total HP go fast?
Not picking on you.
When I look at the MTI and statement CC I do not see a boat that is easy to clean. They have a ton of vinyl/ leather, I remember seeing a picture of the one with colored grout floors. That can not be a easy clean.
I do get having a modern four stroke outboard but I believe you still need to flush those don't you? How much more fuel efficient is a boat with triple 300 or dual 300 compared to a 600-900 total HP go fast?
02-20-2014, 07:41 PM
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My boat is heavier, bigger, and less efficient bottom than yours but I have diesels, no way you are getting 4mpg.
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02-20-2014, 07:44 PM
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Thank god you build a great boat cause the common sense or two and two together isn't quite there.
