Eric Simmons is a good guy and known for quality and posted the following info:
Some may know SCB is developing a 24' Stepped & Padded vee hull.
First round of water testing began today.
Test performed w/ Mercury Racing 300XS (SportMaster 1.62), Bravo One Lab 28", 30 gal fuel.
Added various amounts of sand bags to simulate projected additional inner linner weight (600#, 450#, 300#).
She ran: 75 mph w/ 600#
77 mph w/ 450#
79 mph w/ 300#
More tests in open rough water as soon as we get some wind.
ex: Boat is very nimble, bites nice hard in turns, like to air out w/ prop shaft 1" above pad.
Scott: Beam will be around 99"
South: Still developing hull, then we'll tool up deck. No plans to be in show this year.
Thinking a Verado 300 or 350 SCi on finished demo boat. __________________
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