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Kahuna
09-27-2005, 10:03 PM
Why do boat builder make the models so close in size? Take Cobra they have a 26 and a 27, which one to choose. The 26 weight is 3,800lb with a 22 degree V and the 27 weight is 4800lb with 24 degree V. I think the 26 is about 5mph faster with the same hp. :(

THOR
09-28-2005, 06:20 AM
That sure seems light for those sizes.

ECeptor
09-28-2005, 08:04 AM
Why do boat builder make the models so close in size? Take Cobra they have a 26 and a 27, which one to choose. The 26 weight is 3,800lb with a 22 degree V and the 27 weight is 4800lb with 24 degree V. I think the 26 is about 5mph faster with the same hp. :(
Two different target types of water conditions, I suppose. I wouldn't dream of taking a 26' 3800lb 22° boat on LOTO during a weekend. But 27' 4800lb 24° is close to being able to handle LOTO washing machine water conditions.
Just my theory as to why...

rivercrazy
09-28-2005, 08:08 AM
Personalyl, I'd go with the deeper V. More versitle, can run on more lakes and the ocean. Cobra appears to be making a really tight boat these days. Good luck with your decision