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May 10, 2010, 09:08:35 PM
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I weighed my boat this afternoon to help gather data for my propping issues, I weighed it on a scale, trailer and all, it came in at 7000 Lbs. The trailer is a pretty heavy duty 5" channel galvanized, I am just guessing the weight around 1200 lbs. The 250 HPDI is 539 Lbs, NADA and Iboats says the boat weighs 4100, probably 25 gallons of fuel (150 lbs) batteries, anchor, T-top (maybe 250 lbs).
So Total I am thinking 2140 Lbs over the weight of the boat, 7000 - 2140 = 4860. It seems I am somewhere around 700 - 800 lbs over if the boat really weighs in at 4100 dry. Any idea how accurate these figures of dry weight are? Where would I check to see if the foam in the hull is water logged, where are the foam copartments located, any ideas appreciated.
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Marc (Pensacola)
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May 11, 2010, 08:30:59 AM
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Double check the estimated weight of the trailer - may be a little low for a heavy duty galvanized.
The galvanized '07 Load Rite tandem bunk with 5" box tube steel I have now (built for a 22' to 25') weighs 1600 lbs. Replacing a painted steel Shoreland'r tandem roller under our 25' several years ago, I called Shoreland'r for the weight. They didn't have the exact specs on the trailer (it was about 11-12 years old at the time), but the factory rep estimated the weight in the 1600 to 1700 lbs. range.
If those figures are close to your trailer weight - it narrows the gap to 300-400 lbs.
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Aquasport lists the "dry weight" of your boat as 4100 lbs. This includes a 200hp outboard. Weight is approximate according to their 1997 catalog. "Dry weights" are usually just that. Vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats) are complete but contain no fluids.
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May 11, 2010, 10:08:04 AM
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Thanks for the replys, I didn't the trailer would be that heavy, but it sound similar to what you described. I'll keep investigating
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May 17, 2010, 02:12:25 PM
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Put 3/4 tank of fuel in it this weekend, and then put it in the water, floated at the pre-existing water line that you see in the old bottom paint, and the scupper drains were at least 3-4" above the water, so I don't think I have a waterlogged weight problem. I looked at NADA and Iboats and noticed the 245 Osprey is heavier than any other comparable 24-25 foot CC that I looked up. Took it out in the Pensacola Bay after fueling it up, and it was pretty nasty out there this weekend, and I was very impressed how dry the ride was, and how well the weight of the boat busted through the waves.
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May 17, 2010, 02:19:46 PM
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Good to hear about the dryness. Depending on the proximity of the chop, she could be a bit wet for the passengers riding aft...
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As I tell folks... your on a boat, if you want a guarantee that you won't get a little spray now and then, you should stay at the house. Thanks
Marc
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