Better performance - 18x42 or 18x48 tunnel hull?

[Nick1230]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

wider also has more drag in the water

Incorrect. The wider the boat is the higher it will sit out the water which means less drag.


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[cmcnabb]

Originally Posted by Nick1230

Incorrect. The wider the boat is the higher it will sit out the water which means less drag.


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I agree

[Bart Bridges]

I run a 2000 1842 tunnel with stock Merc 3cyl 60HP & 4 blade prop. I run 32.5 loaded down with 10 year old, Brownings, 2 dogs, a limit of ducks, and my big boned hunting partner. I don't know if his weight or wind resistance causes me more loss of performance. I have had 28 alligators and my BBHP and still got up on plane but had to run the bilge pump the entire way back.
All I know is the longer you go past 40 years of age, stability of the boat becomes more of a concern.
I could probably cut back on CFM sandwiches, that may help a bit also.