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@@Sam_shaka Single 400: Top 6320 rpm, 54 mph, 34.8 gph; 4000 rpm, 24.6 mph, 14.3 gph. Twin 200: Top 5700 rpm, 55.6 mph, 36 gph; 4000 rpm, 41.5 mph, 19 gph Twin 200 boat made 23 mph at 3000 rpm burning 11 gph.

@@BoatingMagazine awesome thanks

@@moparmadman1134 2007-2011 or so. Here is our test: www.boatingmag.com/boats/fountain-48-express-cruiser/

Thanks for the reply. The boat I’m looking at seems to have the 47 lightning hull with 9 ft beam but just a higher deck moulding and raised bridge with tri power. Definitely a different boat to the one in your test

@@ajdizzle4shizzle In general, yes. That comes with the caveat that every used boat is an individual. Despite even the very best pedigree ( brand names, dealers) , a used boat’s value is highly dependent upon the previous owner’s use and maintenance regimen. We always recommend hiring a surveyor, and/ or a mechanic, to help buyers who may be unsure when making a used boat purchase decision.

Of course, totally understand your comments with regard to the inherent risk in purchasing a used boat. I phrased the question wrong…I was really trying to get an understanding of the wave that the WT-1 produces relative to “value” wake boats today, and if the WT-1 wave is comparable or not. Would adding a suction gate have improved the WT-1 wave much with full ballasts? You all produce excellent content! Much appreciated

@@ajdizzle4shizzle Maybe. Its a good boat. It creates wakes and waves. It offers some good features.. But, its never going to allow pursuing watersports at the highest levels. So, you need to ask yourself what your abilities are, and what you hope they will be. Realistically, for many people, this boat will serve just fine.

Great points! Final question - In the used market, the WT-1 boats (2016-2018) run the same price as many 2004-2008 boats (Malibu, Centurion, Nautique, Tige’ etc), and it is my understanding that these older boats weren’t really built with surfing in mind. That said, do you think a WT-1 would produce a wake for surfing that is superior to older boats of that era? I see many people adding additional ballasts and after market hydraulic tab systems to produce a better surfing wake on these older boats but am wondering if that is really any better than a WT-1 as is with maybe just a suction gate on the side? Appreciate all your excellent input

@@ajdizzle4shizzle Respectfully, we are not going to attempt to make a diagnosis like that over the internet. Too many variables and too many personal opinions of what constitutes “ good.” The best way to answer your question is to encourage you to sea trial / demo the boat you want to buy. That way you can see if it meets with the performance you believe you want or need. Good luck!

@@runewinsevik8471 It can be. One thing to consider is that you’ll run a twin engine boat at a generally lower rpm to achieve the same cruising speed ( on any given day) as the single.

@@runewinsevik8471 There’s also the math involved with sound( which we are no experts with). Simply stated: doubling the sound sources does not double the sound level. It takes exponentially more sound sources to double the sound level. Here’s a link to the science: pressbooks.pub/sound/chapter/decibels-the-math/

If it’s made of gelcoated fiberglass ( like most boats) yes. If it’s made of acrylic, do some more research.

Inflating to maximum cold pressure on the sidewall is the recommendation of boat trailer makers such as EZ Loader and Load-Rite. Ex: www.ezloader.com/images/20160915/b54f99b8678f2ac60e8ea9d3bfec73e9e0e6e07e.pdf And: And: www.loadrite.com/resources/faqs/ While there is often more than one " right" way to do things, on this issue we stand with the boat trailer manufacturers recommendations.

Thanks for your feedback. Fellow boaters appreciate it, we’re sure.

21 Cuddy Cabin boats are scarce in recent years. Beneteau, Stingray and Century offer 23 footers. The Axopar 22 Spyder offers a head, but not a cuddy as is typically thought of.

Yes