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	Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -
	Subject:	Another good point
	Date:	7/30/2010 2:27:06 PM (updated 7/30/2010 2:42:03 PM)

I do think the metal is a big factor in the noise. As for speed, yes a center toon makes a difference. As I stated above, lifting strakes and the shape of the center toon also make a big difference in speed, handling, and ride.....a lot of engineering goes into some of the newer designs. I ended up buying a 2010 Bennington with their elliptical sports package and it will run mid 50's with a 250HP motor. It also turns and handles like my ski boat and rides very nice (better than any fiberglass boat I've ever owned).... even on a busy Lake Martin day.

BTW, I had to be convinced too. I've owned over 20 watercraft in the last 30 years and this new boat is only the third outboard. I had a 80's vintage pontoon and a bass boat with outboard motors....the outboard motor and the boat have come a looooong way in performance.