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Shaka
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"You're going to need a bigger boat"
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Went out to LBJ for Memorial weekend. Wind advisory all weekend. Went for a short run over to Sunrise Beach area and got us all soaking wet. The chop was pretty tough on my little 20' runabout. Brought all the toys, but it was just too rough to wakeboard, ski, or tube.
I have twofootitis as it is, but after this weekend, I really want a larger boat.
What's a good runabout size to handle chop? 25'?
What is the tipping point for small block vs. big block relative to boat length?
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I think you stick to the lakes smaller and smoother than Travis, so 25' would probably be the starting point for a really smooth ride.
I've been shopping a lot this Spring and it looks like once you start passing that 24'/25' mark, most engine packages start getting to be big blocks. I'm sure you could find small blocks, but there's probably a good reason for them being more uncommon in that size. I'm guessing torque
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My brother-in-law came down to deliver the boat we purchased from him in March a few years ago and noticed how choppy our lake can get (Travis). He mentioned nothing less than 25' if you want to enjoy the lake whenever you want and deal with the wind/cruiser chop. I'm glad we listened to him.
Larger boats seem to dictate larger blocks for obvious reasons. Although even bigger boats can have a pair of small blocks, you're now you're getting into maintenance of two engines.
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25 is a good minimum for Travis. And forget about deck boat style boats regardless of size. You want a deep V hull. Small block or big block is more a function of weight and personal preference rather than length. I'm a fan of small blocks in runabouts, and would go with twin small blocks in a cruiser over one big block. Manuverability and the ability to limp home on one are nice.
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, 2011 at 7:45pm
I think Shaka rarely does Travis, but maybe he would with a bigger boat!
I saw a 20' Celebrity like yours on Saturday, they do look a little small to handle much chop.
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I spent alot of summers on lbj. my grandpa had a lake house in sunrise beach. the boat we had were 18 foot sea ray and starcraft. the chop could get bad. we usually tried to get in sink with the waves so it would not be so bad.
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, 2011 at 7:45pm:
I think Shaka rarely does Travis, but maybe he would with a bigger boat!
I saw a 20' Celebrity like yours on Saturday, they do look a little small to handle much chop.
It seems like a lifetime ago I used to go to Travis all the time. Getting married and four kids (11 years) later, I must admit I rarely go to Travis. Don't tell the wife, but I do miss "the cove" scenery.
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