1997 245 Osprey Weight

[flounderpounder225]

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.
Thanks
Marc (Pensacola)

[Hardwater]

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.

[Capt. Bob]

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.

[flounderpounder225]

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

[flounderpounder225]

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.

[seabob4]

Good to hear about the dryness.  Depending on the proximity of the chop, she could be a bit wet for the passengers riding aft...

[flounderpounder225]

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