26' Walk Around - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Fish On · 03-09-2006, 12:20 PM

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 · 03-09-2006, 02:08 PM

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

gf2020 · 03-09-2006, 09:44 PM

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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 · 03-09-2006, 10:54 PM

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 · 03-10-2006, 02:16 AM

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 · 03-10-2006, 07:32 AM

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.

gf2020 · 03-10-2006, 08:32 AM

I don't know where that 6625 pound weight came from. Check out the pdf that I linked to. H-S lists a weight of 7990 dry with twin engines. Add 1500 pounds for a triple axle, aluminum trailer, 1300 pounds for 200 gallons of gas and you're at 11,000 pounds pretty quick.

No offense, but the Avalanche - or any 1/2 ton truck - is not going to handle that. Besides, with a 9'7" beam that would not be too much fun to trailer even with a 1 ton diesel truck.

Do a search over at www.thehulltruth.com on the 2600. I seem to recall there were 1 or more owners from CT who reported the poor ride. It's definitely a nice looking boat, however, and the H-S quality is good.

Fish On · 03-10-2006, 11:57 AM

Why is it reality always gets in the way of my dreams?

Guess I'll take a closer look at the new 25 footer.

quick decision · 03-10-2006, 02:06 PM

I have to laugh at some of the threads on the hull truth. A poor ride? Compared to what? A 50 foot Post? A 100k black finn? I do agree that the price of new boats is way out of wack. For the same money you could get a beter ride with a older bigger boat. But I am sure that Hydrosport has a great ride. Would I go out to the canyons? NO! It will handle any inshore fishing Stellwagon and in. I would be more scared of spending that much money than not getting a good ride.

Slipknot · 03-10-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish On

Why is it reality always gets in the way of my dreams?

Guess I'll take a closer look at the new 25 footer.

it has a habit of doing that to me all the time so I know what you mean.

Mr. Sandman · 03-28-2006, 08:16 AM

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

Fish On · 03-29-2006, 12:15 AM

ROFL! That's unreal. Looks like a 1000 mile radar too. Probably has an auto extend up to 200 feet in the air. That must be a mock up it can't have 46 gunnel rod holders and 6 engines. Should call it the Wallet Crusher! Oh and what's up with that single little downrigger. Doesn't seem to belong.

No cuddy though. Where's a guy supposed to get lucky?

likwid · 03-29-2006, 08:59 AM

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ROFL! That's unreal. Looks like a 1000 mile radar too. Probably has an auto extend up to 200 feet in the air.

Need a bit more height than that to see that far over the horizon.

Van · 03-29-2006, 04:22 PM

Those aren't rod holders, they're FUEL FILLS........

Fish On · 03-31-2006, 09:36 AM

"Woo, woo, wooo, woooo,woooo,woooo,wooooo.....No wonder why the water don't work.....there's wires in these pipes!"

Never made that mistake but I've heard others have. Not good!

I would't doubt is has a 400 gal tank though!