Late 90’s WhiteWater 28

[Vezo, Part II]

Anyone have any experience? Actually may be missing an unmolested 2006 with twin ‘06 hpdi 200’s. 1150 hours. Original four fuel cells. I like the boat but have never fished one. Any insight? Thanks.

Vezo.

[Blackfin26]

I have not run a 28 Whitewater but I'd say folks rank them just below Conch 27's in the sub 30' range. I guess Onslow Bays now in that category as well. Plenty of experience in hpdi's that age and those have tons of life left in them. Fantastic motors.

[Trayder]

I have fished a few WW28's, what is the transom config? Bracket or notched transom/shroud? They run great into a head sea, fast and efficient with twins, should be in the 2MPG range at cruise and top out in the mid-high 50's(mph) at WOT. tons of storage and Livewell capacity depending on how it was rigged/ordered. The only downside I have ever seen with them, as they are long and narrow, is you need to be mindful in a steep following sea. The folks that I know that have them own them for a long time, many having been re-powered multiple times. Also the owner(s) of the company, Norm and Cindy are good folks, not sure I have ever heard a bad thing about them or their boats honestly.

[Vezo, Part II]

Thank you guys. How are you Jason? Waiting to hear back from owner, may have sold over the weekend. It’s advertised on THT about page 3. Looks like a nice boat, just have never fished one.

Michael.

[kmoose]

The notched hull 28 is much better balanced overall. My only concern with the bracket hull would be hanging heavy 4 strokes on it. Good riding boat though.

[Vezo, Part II]

Thanks Ken. At $82k would you be considering Connors 25, bracket and single large outboard? Maybe an upper station?

Michael.

[Vezo, Part II]

I believe this 2006 is not a notched.

[kmoose]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

Thanks Ken. At $82k would you be considering Connors 25, bracket and single large outboard? Maybe an upper station?

Michael.

I would say putting a bracket on a 25 is a big mistake due to how weight distributed, deadrise and beam. If it were me I would reconfigure the gunnels and notch the transom for a 30" big single outboard. Pay attention to what Dirtwheels is doing with the 25 he has now.

[Snookerd]

Is this the idea with the notched 28? I saw this at Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove. Those are 150s! Awesome boat for balance as Kmoose stated. Ditto on the no go on the 25 Seafari bracket.

[Vezo, Part II]

Thanks guys. It has sold.

Headed to Hernando Beach tomorrow. Plan to be there through New Year, close of Grouper season, except a week of deer hunting after Election Day. I’ll keep fishing the Master Angler until then.

Vezo