JD>I perfer a SOLID boat. The Cajun seemed to be a bit light weight. WHen
JD>I walked on the deck you could feel it give. When I walk in my Rebel
JD>the deck is as solid as terra firma...
TM*Very good...that is the kind of stuff I am trying to find out about. I
  *never would have even thought to check something like that out. Thanks for
  *the tip.
Glad to help. I myself try to learn from the experience of others. Go 
to the lake after a tournament and ask boat owners what they like or 
dislike about their boats. Most boat owners will be glad to help. A lot 
of'em will even take you for a ride. I bought my 1st Rebel off of the 
showroom.. The only mistake I made was I had a motor way too small. 
That was a 16 ft. I blew my budget and put a 90 Johnrude on it.. Great 
motor but still a bit small. I then put my present Merc. 150 on it (the 
boat was rated for a 120) After I finally found the right prop (small 
ear five blade) it ran like a top. Now before everyone cries FOUL and 
says I put a engine on above the CG rating.. Let me explain. I found a 
boat like mine with a 120 on it. It would run in the high 60's with a 
very light load. I figured the boat was safe and stable in the 60+ 
range with a 120 a 150 with a HEAVY load would be ok too.. I'm 6ft3 and 
290 my then partner was 180 and the boat was very stable in calm 
water.. In fact in calm water it handled like a dream at 70+..Now I 
have the same 150 on my 19ft Rebel and it's a bit small...Now I NEED a 
200 EFI...I hope Santy is on the echo..
John Duke  KE4TQP                   john.duke@nashville.com
 * 1st 2.00n #2317bt * 
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