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    Shallow water choices -Ellipticals?

    Thanks to everyone for thoughts and recommendations. Just finalized order this morning for Twin Ellipticals with saltwater performance package! No plans for saltwater but saw some people recommending sealed strakes to keep water and gunk out and only a few $ more.
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    Shallow water choices -Ellipticals?

    He did not. The ESP isn't offered in SXP. The SPS is out of my price range so I didn't ask specifically. I asked if Express sat lower in back than 2 tube since extra flotation in front. He said draft on Express nearly same as 2 tube. I looked back at his original email and it said Ellips sit...
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    Shallow water choices -Ellipticals?

    Thanks for the information. Were you able to measure the water line on your boat? I was told by a Bennington person the Ellips will sit approx. 2" higher in the water than the std. 2 - 25" tubes. Needing about 12" of water to float Ellips and 14" with normal tubes with a light load.
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    Shallow water choices -Ellipticals?

    Ok, thanks. Water sports not a big deal for us, but would like to run faster than a 60hp with std toons and still get in shallow water. What sold you on the Ellips?
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    Shallow water choices -Ellipticals?

    In the process of buying a 21SSBXP with extended swim platform. We have some very shallow water getting to our dock, 18" or less if dry summer. Old boat was 20' with 60 hp Mercury Bigfoot with no problems. Originally going for standard 25" pontoons and 60 hp CT. Thinking this boat is heavier...
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