15ft Capri Tri-hull

[inthedirtagain]

Been looking at boats lately, but can't afford the ones I want. My brother is offering me the old family boat (was my mom's) for free since his kids aren't interested anymore. Last time I was out on that boat was over 15yrs ago, so my memory is real fuzzy. Any idea what performance would be like with Merc 80 pushing it? I know I won't be setting any speed records, but the family wants to do some tubing/kneeboarding this summer. From what I remember, it could yank me out of the water on a wakeboard 15yrs/40+lbs ago, but I doubt it could do it now. Shouldn't be too much issue with the fam, so maybe I'll stick to driving or riding a tube.

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: 15ft Capri Tri-hull

idk about sking cuz the boat is heavier i have a merc 65 hp on a bumblee bee and it pulls skiers... i would think u wouldnt have a problem if its all u can afford go with it at least ull be ion the water having a blast happy happy boating !!!

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: 15ft Capri Tri-hull

tubing is always fun however it will beat u up plan on being sore for a few days lol

 

[inthedirtagain]

Re: 15ft Capri Tri-hull

We've been tubing and kneeboarding for two summers now, and love every trip. I had knee surgery last June, so once or twice on the tube was all I could handle last year. Our last boat burned up in a roll-over accident, so until I save up again, we'll have to stick to the freebie. Just wondering what kind of speed I could expect out of it, that's all. Our last two boats could only hit 32-34mph.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 15ft Capri Tri-hull

Probably around 35MPH.

 

[64osby]

Re: 15ft Capri Tri-hull

A 15' FG boat with Merc 80 on it should be in the 35 to 40 mph range as long as the boat is not waterlogged.

I had a 16' 9" boat with a Merc 500 (50hp)and we would run 30 -32 max.

 

[inthedirtagain]

Re: 15ft Capri Tri-hull

Well, if we could get similar performance to our last 2 boats, I'd be happy with that. Especially if its free! The boat is currently stored in Spokane, and I'm in Boise, so I'll have to make a little drive. No big whoop.