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If you want a clear transom for fishing get a Albe or a Siverhawk, Seacraft had some IO's back in the day also. Albe 242 does not have a head because of the jackshaft power. My 242 is a fairly wet boat at low speeds, I find once at cruise its fairly dry. Majority of my boating is done in Long and Block Island. sounds, it is usually choppy and windy, the boat appears to handle most sea conditions very well. I dont know much about the quality of the Silverhawks but they are great looking boats. I would imagine the Regulator would have the best resale. If you have any further ?'s on the 242 Pm me.
A rounded bottom creates more surface area which equals more surface drag. It also keeps boat from track as straight as a hull with a sharp defined shape. If you look at any go fast hull you will not see a rounded bottom. for both reasons lack of stability and lack of speed.
The Reg is slower because it weighs more than most boats 4 feet longer than 23' That is also the reason that it has a better head sea ride. If you have the same shape but more weight simple physics same with speed. Same shape with less weight
I'm a seacraft hull fan. My hull is a copy of that hull. I give up nothing to the others mentioned plus I'm more efficient with less power.
The 23 reg would be my second choice
If I had lots of cash My first choice would be the 246 Renaissance Prowler with twin 140 suks That is the best riding boat I have fished in 24' and under. It's much fast than the WC 3 has the storage of a 27' vee hull (you can put 2,128qt coolers in the 2 rear fish boxes and still have room for an anchor ball and other misc. stuff)
I think you misunderstood when I said rounded bottom, the formula has a flat/radiused rounded section for the last 1/3 of the lower hull surface effectivley REDUCING the running area and overall draft of the boat, increasing speed and decreacing fuel burn.
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They are all wet at speed when it gets really windy. Windy = above 20MPH wind. You get it with wind on sides. Only way to stay dry is to head directly into the wind. Any gusts from the side gonna get you wet.
They all seem dry with wind under 10 MPH. If you go fast enough..
Think about it for a while and see what goes on before you get sold on a brand. Then try your favorite boat with the wind slightly abeam. That is the best test.
A better description of your use, speed and windspeed you go out in would be best.
I go out up to 25mph winds. That would be 3-6' waves. Wet!
I think you misunderstood when I said rounded bottom, the formula has a flat/radiused rounded section for the last 1/3 of the lower hull surface effectivley REDUCING the running area and overall draft of the boat, increasing speed and decreacing fuel burn.
I knew what you meant. A pad that has sharp transitional lines is one thing anything rounded costs speed ask anyone in the go fast boat building. The difference of crisp angled strakes and slightly rounded strakes in the exact same hull will cost 1-3 mph in identical tests
1. Edge Water, as you can see I'm biased, dry ride even in 4-5 foot chop here in the lower Chesapeake.
2. Y.F.
come on?
I have grown up on the Ches. 4-5 footers here are square and have basically no period. I have to slow my 35' Contender to 25ish in those conditions. The boat could handle more, we cant. I am sure Edgewater is a fine vessel but they arent magic
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I have grown up on the Ches. 4-5 footers here are square and have basically no period. I have to slow my 35' Contender to 25ish in those conditions. The boat could handle more, we cant. I am sure Edgewater is a fine vessel but they arent magic
In true 3-5's I cant ride faster than 30knts in my Everglades. Following sea I can get it up to 40knts but they are nothing to play with.
How about any 24 degree hull, nuff said. Take your pick Contender, Bluewater, Speedcraft (most never heard this one) ect.. Take anyone of the uper end 24 degree hulls and you got your answer for best riding 23-24ft boat.
Get on classic seacraft .com there is a rebuilt 23 seacraft with a enclosed transome.... cc owners can talk all they want but in the gulf a cc is wet unless it is big.... cats suck in chop and scare the hell out of me because they flex..... the variable v is the best riding hull at speed but trade of to roll in a stopped side sea... they all have pro's and cons but my personal fav is the seacraft of that style.... sailfish included. then put curtains on the sides for spray and you never get wet .... i fish alot in the winter too..... OH forgot my second fav and it has been given no love.. HYDRA SPORT..... gotta love a bullet proof hull..... (kelvar reinforced) high bow well laid out .... definately worth a look!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck !!!!!!!!!! your gonna need it to wade through all the stinky opinions!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Do they still make a 24? I was on their website a while back and it only had a 28 (with various power options) and a 34.
not sure if they still make it, they started producing more outboard variations. There are 2 for sale by me, one guy is on crack, wants more then what he bought it new for, think he wanted 92k.
Thanks for all the great info. I really love this site it is such a great thing to be able to get so many opinions on just about everything. I made an offer on a 24cc Albe going to sea trail it next week. If it handles as well as it looks it should be a no brainer.
good luck, bring a good engine guy with you, and make sure you sea trial it in NORMAL to your area's conditions, don't pick the day with no wind and its like glass
Kencraft/SeaKing 230, Mckee 24. Many Hours in each of these hulls regularly running out over 70 miles to the stream. Great riding hull designs. Kencraft has a full transom with a bracket. Little more room to play and has a HYYUGE cleaver bow. Rides thru some really nasty chop without any pounding at all. Some have compared the ride to a 24 Regulator. Fished a 23 Reg before and thought it rode well too, but seemed to hop a little more than the Mckee fishing with us that day. Weight makes a difference in certain situations when dealing with 23-24 foot hulls. Obviously, deadrise is a huge factor in this size boat as well. Good Luck.
Thanks for all the great info. I really love this site it is such a great thing to be able to get so many opinions on just about everything. I made an offer on a 24cc Albe going to sea trail it next week. If it handles as well as it looks it should be a no brainer.
Tell us more about it. What year? What power package?
Kencraft (now Seaking) 235. Great riding boat, way more room than most in it's class, excellent fit, finish and layout. You would be hard pressed to find more boat for your money, period. Also, IMO a dryer ride than a Regulator, Albie, etc. of the same class.
