Ive read many posts about this topic but never really framed to my purpose so I am asking it again my way. Twin 25” round toons and 115honda on 2275fsi. I bought this toon used to satisfy my family wanting a family tube, relaxation boat and I wanted another way to spend more time fishing. So I let the family relax and drive me around (trolling) on the Great Lakes(Saginaw bay) for walleye. My issue is that getting to those fishing waters 8-9 miles out at the current top speed (23mph) is very time consuming. So I am planning to add either inside/outside strakes or an express toon with strakes.
Here are my pros/cons.
Strakes- pros: more speed (maybe pushing 30mph?), less cost. Cons: less boyancy and not as good/dry of a ride if it gets bumpy (currently no complaints about ride other than surging - wave shield will also be added- and some spray).
Express- pros: more boyancy, increased resale value of tri toon, better/dryer ride. Cons: questionable increase of speed due to added drag of third toon, higher cost.
The main thing pushing me towards strakes is the known increase in speed. I’ve read several reports on the express toon that increased speed a lot and others that were minimal to none. I don’t want to spend the money and not get the speed. I know strakes + express + 150hp would solve all my issues but I’m not going there. It’s strakes or express.
Thank you in advance for the coming advice.
Here are my pros/cons.
Strakes- pros: more speed (maybe pushing 30mph?), less cost. Cons: less boyancy and not as good/dry of a ride if it gets bumpy (currently no complaints about ride other than surging - wave shield will also be added- and some spray).
Express- pros: more boyancy, increased resale value of tri toon, better/dryer ride. Cons: questionable increase of speed due to added drag of third toon, higher cost.
The main thing pushing me towards strakes is the known increase in speed. I’ve read several reports on the express toon that increased speed a lot and others that were minimal to none. I don’t want to spend the money and not get the speed. I know strakes + express + 150hp would solve all my issues but I’m not going there. It’s strakes or express.
Thank you in advance for the coming advice.