New Howard Sportdeck Runs...hard!!

[TPI]

We just got back from Lake Elsinore. The new Howard Sportdeck hit the water today, and I am more than impressed. This was not a speed test at all, but there was plenty of speed to be had. Better than that, the boat handles awesome and turns perfectly. It was the worst Cat conditions possible: Hot, Humid, and a sheet of glass. There were 4 of us in the boat and we had over 1/2 a tank of fuel. Let me just say this: This boat easliy accellerates beyond 90 mph with a STOCK 28 four blade prop. We did not even test props or push the boat to its maximum potenetial. I wonder what its top speed is?????????Time will tell, I cannot. This boat is going to make a lot of people VERY happy(Not including other manufacturers). I will post some pics as I get them.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...20/383db1m.JPG

[TPI]

This pic was taken last week before the boat was finished:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...20/383sp4m.JPG

[Kilrtoy]

Looks awesome, what motor is in there...

[Kilrtoy]

Ok you posted the pics as i was typing, very nice...
how much is that package as it sits...

[Coach]

What is the size of the boat?

[TPI]

I am not sure how much Howard is getting for the boat at this point, I think $100K with a 496. I would be willing to bet it will run over 70 mph with a 496 no problem!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...20/383db3m.JPG

[TPI]

I believe the size is 28.5'. The lay up must be perfect, because it did not feel heavy at all, but it was totally solid and stable at ALL speeds!

[hot_diggity_dog]

This pic was taken last week before the boat was finished:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center...20/383sp4m.JPG
Just plain SWEEEEEEET great rigging and detail!
HDD

[TCHB]

I had a Howard 22 OFF Shore open bow and was impressed at the overall quality and details of the boat. This looks like a typical Howard!

[BADBLOWN572]

Just plain SWEEEEEEET great rigging and detail!
HDD
I saw that picture and I was thinking the same thing!