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Fast Shafts
08-11-2008, 10:24 AM
I'm looking at a 27 Progression which use to be a single I/O. The hull is for sale, no engine/drives etc. My question is: If I were to put an outboard bracket on it and rig it with twin OB's, do I have to beef up the transom? Are the OB boats built the same as an I/O??? Also, what is the hull weight of a 27Progression? Any predictions of speed with twin 225's? Thanks in advance!
beer30
08-11-2008, 10:29 AM
If I was you I would call Progression. Nothing better then getting info right from the horse's mouth.:thumbsup: Chuck

http://www.progressionboats.com/
Pro300x24LD
08-11-2008, 10:34 AM
Really I would think if you added transom knees you'd be fine. As for speed http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showpost.php?p=609426&postcount=2

104 with 300 promax's (Non-X Motors)
benski
08-11-2008, 11:33 AM
Yes, indeed, there isn't much better information than talking to the correct end of the horse. I hope your'e getting this thing cheap enough to make it all worth it.
Fast Shafts
08-11-2008, 11:59 AM
The Progression does need some glass work-I'm going to look at it this week. Hypothetical: If you could pick up this boat for 4,000 with a steel Myco trailer and have access to one engine already, would you do it? I have a 27 Magnum Sport hull which is twice the weight of the Progression, I'd probably sell the Magnum and put money towards the Pro.
Anyone want a Magnum Sport hull?? 4,000 OBO:D
Pro300x24LD
08-11-2008, 09:31 PM
The Progression does need some glass work-I'm going to look at it this week. Hypothetical: If you could pick up this boat for 4,000 with a steel Myco trailer and have access to one engine already, would you do it? I have a 27 Magnum Sport hull which is twice the weight of the Progression, I'd probably sell the Magnum and put money towards the Pro.
Anyone want a Magnum Sport hull?? 4,000 OBO:D
If it is the boat I am thinking of isnt that the boat Kevin from progression raced with another guy?

I love that boat.
Fast Shafts
08-11-2008, 09:52 PM
Up,
Your right-this boat was a class "A" raceboat, then ran Factory 1. I raced against it in Atlantic City 4/5 years ago in 10' + waves, it delaminated/punctured it's hull. The boat was sold and stripped. It is available, but needs some serious work. Just looking at some possibilities now.
Pro300x24LD
08-11-2008, 10:00 PM
Wow, must have been some serious water!

There are a few youtube videos of it from circa 2000 on youtube and it looks like it runs real nice and balanced.