I used to own an LT25 raptor stick steer with a 50 Yamaha. It would do a hair over 41 mph in perfect conditions and 38 pretty much anytime. The issue with big motor Gheenoes is the rear of the hull has a downward angle on the edges almost like built in trim tabs, it creates noticeable drag the faster these things move so the gains with more power are highly diminishing. The sweet spot power wise in my opinion is 30hp as they weigh the same as the 25s and when propped correctly they can get 34-35 mph. I’m planning on having a new one built and will go with a 20 4 stroke, it was cool having a fast Gheenoe, but there were so many compromises with that big 20” shaft 50 and the heavy ass end making it difficult to get out of shallow areas and on plane.
I like Gheenoes and all but for the price I prefer to have a bigger boat. My 16 StarCraft rebuild only cost me $400 for a wide deep V and is 5 feet across the bottom, 6 foot wide across the beams and sticks out of the water 2 feet. When my new 30 Suzuki it will do almost 30 mph.
Story of my life on marketplace lol definitely should have scooped it, it was on there for a minute but had to wait for the right buy who knew what they were getting.
That’s a beautiful setup
I used to own an LT25 raptor stick steer with a 50 Yamaha. It would do a hair over 41 mph in perfect conditions and 38 pretty much anytime. The issue with big motor Gheenoes is the rear of the hull has a downward angle on the edges almost like built in trim tabs, it creates noticeable drag the faster these things move so the gains with more power are highly diminishing. The sweet spot power wise in my opinion is 30hp as they weigh the same as the 25s and when propped correctly they can get 34-35 mph. I’m planning on having a new one built and will go with a 20 4 stroke, it was cool having a fast Gheenoe, but there were so many compromises with that big 20” shaft 50 and the heavy ass end making it difficult to get out of shallow areas and on plane.
How shallow can you jump on plane with a 25 hp
I like Gheenoes and all but for the price I prefer to have a bigger boat. My 16 StarCraft rebuild only cost me $400 for a wide deep V and is 5 feet across the bottom, 6 foot wide across the beams and sticks out of the water 2 feet. When my new 30 Suzuki it will do almost 30 mph.
I seriously regret not buying this when it was listed on marketplace awhile ago, such a sick rig!
Story of my life on marketplace lol definitely should have scooped it, it was on there for a minute but had to wait for the right buy who knew what they were getting.
I know a guy with a super and he put a 90 Yamaha on it. Took it off pretty quick. Couldn’t use the power.
There’s a lt25 with a 90 somewhere on the gheenoe forum, think it’s long gone lol. Never less, slick setup
I bet that thing is a rocket! Appreciate it. Follow for more videos of hitting the water and the woods!
Where the 20 cinder blocks at, inside that cooler?🤣
Curious if you reinforced the transom.
How is the transom strong enough to support that 60
no running shots? wtf lol show us wide open throttle
Got a few of them, just can’t tell how fast it was because I was in the boat and I unfortunately cannot get anymore because the boat was sold
Prob couldn't go past 1000 rpms lol
Nice job bro 👏
Much appreciated! More outdoor content coming soon.
What was the top speed
How much you pay for everything
You sure that's not a Super 16?
Not a super
I just know that thing hauls ass