How much of a difference does 4ft make? 8f?
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Brando
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226-228 fully loaded with fuel gear motors etc will be 6500# easy. good luck towing that safely with a Tacoma any more than a few blocks.
This was the main reason in my initial ask. The typical period between the chop around here causes my shorter boat to rock more between the waves and my assumption is that something long enough (and heavier) to bridge more of those troughs would improve the ride while trolling. The 18' trophy also doesn't have that sharp of a bow and as such tends to hit oncoming waves a little harder than I'd prefer. Add to that the desire to get into a hard top and a little more seating and floor space...I think we'd be happier with something in the mid-20's. Leaning towards something in the price range of a trophy pro or a seaswirl but I would love to find a hourston when the time comes as I prefer the look of those over most others.
zurk
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you can do a seakeeper in 23ft on up. https://www.seakeeper.com/seakeeper-products/seakeeper-1/
but like all seakeepers your hull must have structural reinforcement at the install location otherwise you will get a seakeeper sized hole in your hull.
but like all seakeepers your hull must have structural reinforcement at the install location otherwise you will get a seakeeper sized hole in your hull.
that's wild, I haven't heard of that product before. I imagine that thing creates a ton of torque to pull that countermovement off. So yeah, considerable hole in your boat if not installed correctly.
Aquaholic
Crew Member
There is a trade-off in getting something like a Hourston with the really deep V, and that is the power it takes to keep them on plane, and that they fall off plane easier than something with less deadrise. Everything is a compromise.
Alex_c
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They also draw a ton of power and weigh a lot. They do have considerable drawbacks
Everything is a compromise... mine for example... cheap on fuel .. very stable at rest. Almost an 8ft beam on a 800lb tinny. Don't want to run high speed in the nasty.. gotta go slow, but will get you back in anything.
18' 8"
Height
at Transom: 20"
Beam
93"
Depth, Maximum
Midship: 31" | Stern: 28.5"
Dead Rise
at Bow Entry: 60° | at Transom: 7°
VanIsle10
Active Member
Going from a 17 Hourston to a Trophy 2002 (20ft) then to a Striper 2300(24ft), was a pretty significant jump in comfort and ride for us. The added length helps, but the extra weight helps just as much if not more. Even a 1/4 tank of fuel vs a full tank of fuel on the striper makes a difference (400L tank).
We fish out of Nanaimo a lot and do a couple extended trips to the west side of the Island each year. The striper handles well at both locations and is easy enough to trailer around and launch/retrieve single handedly when needed. If you have a chance, check out and sea trail a boat in the range your considering and that should help decide if it might be worth the upgrade.
We fish out of Nanaimo a lot and do a couple extended trips to the west side of the Island each year. The striper handles well at both locations and is easy enough to trailer around and launch/retrieve single handedly when needed. If you have a chance, check out and sea trail a boat in the range your considering and that should help decide if it might be worth the upgrade.
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