I ran a Talon F22 of similar vintage with a 250 Merc. You can get that boat into the mid/upper 70`s with some clever rigging and propeller set up. Not worth a hoot to pole however. Like trying to turn a train stuck on the tracks with those two sponsons in the water but a blast to drive at high speed; tunnel boat rule #1, stay off the "up" trim botton unless you like to change your shorts often!
Rick,Didn't mean to step on any toes here. Obviously the Talon is not an AS, but she share's a Sarasota heritage with the later model Aquasports, as well as just being a pretty cool boat. If you want, I'll start another thread, or even post on another forum, it's up to you. I talked to the owner this evening, he told me he will never get rid of her, so she is going to be done right. But it's your decision, and I support it 100%...
