Thoughts on Blackfin 25 Combi?

[hblac]

Love ours...all but needed a shoe horn to get the 454 merc in her though....we get 1mpg.....and cruise 22-24....she will plow through some crappy seas though....1974 and still solid..although not a combi.....we love our blackfin...thats why we still have her.

Great looking boat and named after my first true love but I'm afraid these boats are more than a little slow for me (unlike the Dottie I almost married). I really want a boat that can handle the water and still cruise around 27-28 knots (31-32 mph) or better. I got rid of my Alby because of a need for more speed and that need hasn't gone away because I've got a 60-65 mile run to the gulf stream from my harbour. Also that 1mpg is tough. An Alby gets 2.0 to 2.2 mpg and my current ride gets 1.7 mpg with twin Opti 225's. Gas will go back to $4/gal sooner or later with dems in control.

[Questsportfishing]

look in the south florida section he wants 1700 for the boat hull and tower no engines...

[hblac]

Loved my Blackfin! Wish I still had it.

Great looking boat! I've looked at them before (single 383 stroker) but was too slow.