26' Walk Around

[Fish On]

After searching around and going to the boatshow the Hydra-Sports 2600 WA seems to be the top choice for me. Any comments on trailering this boat or a boat of similar size regularly?

Why do I like it?
I am familiar with Hydra-sports quality and respect it.
The vector hull provides a very nice ride.
Great fishing platform.
Ammenities are in tact, afterbirth included.
Fuel capacity adequate for the long haul (canyons????)

What comments do you have on this ride? I'm particularly interested in drawbacks or reasons you would stay away from it. Does anyone own a late model Hydra-Sports 2600 WA ?

Thanks!

[fishsmith]

Boat sound nice, first drawbacks I can think of is towing.
Whats the distance you'll pull it? ( trailer AAA via sea-tow might be a good idea)

Where do you plan to launch? (plymouth blows for launching on your own, but green harbor is great)

[Fish On]

My typical tow is about 30 miles to my primary ramp which is Cashman's in Newburyport. The long haul for me is typically Falmouth where I launch in the child's river, but I don't think I'd be using that ramp with this rig. Also go to Point Judith occasionally which I would think would be an ok ramp.

I do Green Harbor a few times each year and like that ramp quite a bit.

The good thing is that I have a brand new avalanche to do the towing with. It should be able to handle the 26' WA.

[fishsmith]

the headway speed ride forever to Edwards, I know that well. good luck.

[Mr. Sandman]

Keith, when I saw this boat I thought of you! Now here is a boat Keith would really enjoy.

Titainum hull, Fast!! plenty of power, lots of rod holders, enough radios to talk to mars...I expect to see you trolling the hooter this fall in this...take a look

[gf2020]

Originally Posted by Fish On

After searching around and going to the boatshow the Hydra-Sports 2600 WA seems to be the top choice for me.

Do you mean the new 2500VX express model or the 2001-2004 model years 2600 WA?

I have read reports on the Web that the earlier 2600 does not ride well, but I suppose that could just be sour grapes.

I think the new 2500VX express looks great but I would be skeptical of performance with the single 250 engine they were displaying at the show.

P.S. A 1/2 ton Avalanche will not tow the 2600 WA, you're talking almost 11,000 pounds with twin engines, fuel and the trailer.

http://www.hydrasports.com/Images/CS...2600_WA_02.pdf

[Little Round]

Calyber from NC. They sure look nice.
The 27 is really everything you would look for in a boat.
Plus its got a carolina flare
http://calyberboatworks.com/
Not quite sure what they go for though, but at least it is good to dream.

[Fish On]

gf2020,

Thanks for the info. I was referring to the 2600 WA of a few years ago. I was seeing displacement of 6625, http://yachtworld.com/core/listing/p...53&slim=quick&

That is a bit heavier than I thought but I think I can still pull it. I typically tow with as little gas as possible and keep as much equip in the truck as possible. I towed my 2150 WA with a blazer for 4 years with no problems at all.

I think the weight is a good indicator of quality. I also like the afterberth which I don't think the 25 has. Can the 25 take twin outboards? I won't buy a single engine boat again. Not that I had issues, but I don't want to get stranded off shore.

I'd be interested to hear more about the poor ride. Could it be associated with a particular setup/engines? What else have you heard? I heard the 28WA was very difficult to work on in back...very cramped, so hoping the 26 is setup a bit different. Why did they kill this boat? seems like many manuf went to 25 and 29 foot models this year. Saw that a lot at the show.

I like the looks of the calyber, but I don't know much about them.

[Slipknot]

Fish On , displacement is one thing, overall weight that you will be trailering is another completely.

My Silverado wouldn't even be able to tow that boat and it's a real truck.

26' walkaround is a heavy boat, consider a slip perhaps.