Fastest SOB hull???

[Greg G]

Nordic has built several SR-21 hulls this year and hung the 400R option on the back over the V8.

Would that have more to do with engine availability or performance?

Probably a part of the decision. I think the 300R (even for Nordic) is a 9 month back log. 400 is heavy.

[badbob76087]

21’10 Bullet Bassboat with 300X, 100 mph

[Greg G]

It won't be long now! Chaudron PRO 22S Merc 300R

24 degree V "Orange Crush". Great to see the first 22 footer from the team in Malta heading over to US waters.

[Greg G]

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Arial shot of the Labsport 21 ...............

[Greg G]

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And a couple of Nordic's taking a liking to V8 tall boy power .........

[David]

There is a picture of Thomas Weigle standing on the deck of the new Tuff 20. At least the deck is not a potato chip

[David]

Back to the weight of the 20 Tuff. I would not stand on the deck of my SS2000 and it probably weighs around 800 lb. My brothers new to him GS has some deck stress cracks, presumably from someone walking on it. Other then advertising, why would a boat manufacturer buy a scale to weigh their boats? The GPS is a better advertisement then the scale.

[hellbents-10]

The "wings" in the back really keep that boat nice and level sitting still and going slow.
Mine is light, but its stiff as can be when walking on the bow and such, I have aired it out plenty of times in Lake Michigan and over boat wakes too.

[Pulse186]

The "wings" in the back really keep that boat nice and level sitting still and going slow.

If the transom were flat it would still sit level and you'd have a longer running surface. Not bashing Tuff but if the boat OAL is 20' then the CL running surface is what, 18'?

[David]

The Tuff 20 is actually 21’10” overall, beam 6’10”

The wings are 'flat' with the bottom of the boat so unless its riding on the pad, the wings are wet, which is running surface to me.

[Pulse186]

Its all good, I was only posing the question. So at 21'10" the CL is probably 20.

For sure it is a bad ass boat.

[David]

It's bigger than a 20 foot Allison.

[blacktruck]

The Grand Sport is a little wider, and depending on how you're measuring, a little shorter. GS usually weighs 950 Lbs. The Tuff looks cool.

But wait, this is the SOB page. Are these allowed? haha

[blacktruck]

It’s probably a light version, but I don't think it would have to be less then 800 lb to go 105. Not that I've ever driven 105. What else that size goes 105? A 21' Allison bass boat with a 300R is probably a 105 mph ride. Sure the 300R is likely more than 20 HP stronger than a 280. But a 21 foot Allison bass boat is 1250-1350 lb with a lot worse aero than a Tuff.

If it were my lottery win I would spec light with a ballast tank

I think this is the demo one, built light, with a hot 280 for a big number. They are aiming for the 150-225 four stroke motors on new builds. Should be great with any of those. I think people would be surprised by the V6 with a coned case on the right boat. Lots of torque and lighter with a lower CG than the V8.

[blacktruck]

It's bigger than a 20 foot Allison.

The Tuff is narrower and might be lighter than a GS. This 20 Tuff demo might compare more to a 2000SS Allison. I like the narrow beam of the Tuff, dynamically it's often better for aero etc.

A 21' Allison is significantly wider and heavier.