triple OBs...is this where we are headed?

[ScottM]

Sandman,
I also agree with your thoughts on the subject, but here is my take on the triple OB thing: most of the big CCs are built down south where the SKA is a big deal. These guys like to go fast and be fairly comfortable doing it, which means a bigger boat. A lot of these guys also tow their rigs along the tourney trail. You just couldn't do that as easily with an inboard setup due to additional draft and weight. As long as the demand is there for these boats, the mfgs will keep adding more OBs to the transom to keep the customer happy.

IMO, the used market is saturated with these boats mainly because the teams are sponsored by both boat and OB mfg, so they get a new rig every couple seasons. Ever see the classified section of the SKA/ASA magazine?

BTW, check out the Topaz 24 (former Silverhawk). They're offering the boat in either straight IB (gas and diesel) or bracketed OB. I really like the IB version.