Imagine the 26 Sportdeck without a walkthough and that would be your 26.....maybe scrub a little top end due to the weight vesus a closed deck.
I have to imagine the 29 is gonna be the same thing...little heavier in the front due to the weight, but with twin i/o's is not going to be as weight sensitive as the OB's on the 26 would. You may scrub a 3-5 mph on the top end, but I doubt you will feel any major difference on how the boat will handle.....If you have the front loaded, it will be a little wishy washy as your 26 probably is as medium speeds.....
to commit to a boat that is yet to hit the water?
I'm considering the new DCB deckboat. Is it crazy to buy a boat based on unproven performance? It's built on the 29 bottom. I know the 29 is a great boat, but will the deckboat perform as well? Will the weight from additional seating and change on the top create any performance issues? If a 29 with twin vipers does 120mph, what could be expected from the deck version with the same power?
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I love the looks of this boat. Never thought I would see a deckboat that looks soooooo sporty.