Shearwater 25TE

[Tonka337]

I'm the new guy around here and was hoping to find out some information about the Shearwater 25TE. I have spoken with a few of you guys on here and would like to say thanks for the suggestions and advise.

I'm looking at a 2010 Shearwater 25TE. Its my buddy's boat. Though I've riden in it a few times, I have no prior experience with Shearwater's capabilties and I've always been a Triton 240LTS man. One day I might be running in foot of water, and the next 30 miles offshore. I enjoy this type of versatility in a boat.

I have to admit that the 300hp Verado on the Shearwater means business. Boat is loaded with pwr pole, 2 Lowrance HDS units networked with structure scan, jack plate, rip tide trolling motor, timers on bait and live wells, and wash down. It pretty much has everything (except a radio).

I did notice when I drove it, the boat porpus's a little. I would have to keep the engine trimmed almost all the way down when running. With my Triton, I could trim the motor up and run with just the very back of the boat in the water. With the prop the Shearwater has now, the boats tops out at 55mph. The Shearwater is supposed to run 60+. Could this just be a prop isuue?

So, minor issues but the price is definitely right. Anyone have any input that would help me in my decision? Much appreciated.