Seaswirl versus others

[James mccarthy]

I am planning on buying a new 2601 Seaswirl walk around cuddy. If I had the coin I would be buying a Whaler but the Seaswirl looks like a great boat for the money.<br />Any thoughts or experience out there with this boat or others in a similar class for ocean running?

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: Seaswirl versus others

My choice was between a Seaswirl and A Pursuit, the only thing that changed my mind was that I didn't like the foot room going forward to the bow, and I got a great trade in for my Seaox.I think Whalers are overpriced, they are a "great boat" but you also pay for thr lable.If wasn't for the price I'd have gotten one.

 

[James mccarthy]

Re: Seaswirl versus others

You made some of the same observations. The foot room is small but it gives more room in the cuddy. I love the whaler but not the premium. Do you know how the Seaswirl rides in the ocean?

 

[PeeWee]

Re: Seaswirl versus others

jimb250, I have a 91 26' seaswirl. Have been in 8' to 10' seas.The boat did better then me.Mine is 5.8 i/o.I would say its a middle of the road ride.

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: Seaswirl versus others

jimbo250<br /><br />I realize the cabin space is a little larger,I guess it depends on whether you plan to sleep on board. I use mine strickly for fishing day trips. Before I had a c/c and didn't like taking all the gear off every time I docked the boat,and my wife wanted a little privacy!

 

[clop321]

Re: Seaswirl versus others

Jimbo, did you ever pull the trigger on that seaswirl? I am planning to buy one myself. My only concern is what to power it with (250 yamaha or twin 150's) any thought ?

 

[mad mahi]

Re: Seaswirl versus others

JIMBO- <br />Nice boat. Was looking at the 23 and 26 WA as well as the 26 Sport CAbin. Demoed the 23 WA and the 26 Sport with a volvo/penta I/O. The boats rode real nice, the day was breezy with a 2-3 tight chop. Handled well, and got on plane real nice. The 26 had a lower top end, but you could keep it cranking with the cabin and not worry about getting wet or a broken back. The walk is tight going forward (23 WA), but I have definitely seen even less room on other boats. My buddy has the 21 Striper CC with a 200 Ficht and she screams! Use the trim tabs properly and she takes the heavier seas real nice! Features and fit are above average. Has a lot of standard features as well.<br /><br />Clop 321- unless you're going way offshore, and want the second engine for "peace of mind" I would say a 250 Yamaha OX66 should do nice for you. The 23 I tested had the 200 HPDI and we got it to 44 mph on a GPS. Keep in mind that a pair of motors has inherent handicaps such as additional weight and drag which doesn't really get offset by the fact that there are 2 powerplants.<br /><br />Good luck with whatever you guys decide on!