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<blockquote data-quote="mike_meridian" data-source="post: 391861" data-attributes="member: 18674"><p>I am a river kayak fisherman considering buying a 2012, 1448 Allweld with a Merc 25 jet. The boat, motor and trailer were in like new condition. When we went for a test run, it only ran 14mph on the gps, with two men (about 210lb/e). In the brochure the naked boat weighs 330lb. A mutual friend was with us in his 1448 riveted Alumacraft with the same outboard and he claims to be running around 28mph on a good day, he was certainly leaving us in the wake.</p><p></p><p>I suspect the poor performance has to be in the setup. Both boats were bought from and setup by the same dealer. I have read on the forum that the toe end of the foot ought to be even with, or 1/4" above the keel. It seems that his was higher and that there was a more extreme angle with the sole of the foot to the transom. </p><p></p><p>I dont have any experience with gas powered boats, so I probably would not purchase the boat without first confirming that the lack of performance is just in the setup. Allweld has a good reputation and the boat is rated at 25 hp, so it seems the boat should have better performance. </p><p></p><p>Any insight would be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mike_meridian, post: 391861, member: 18674"] I am a river kayak fisherman considering buying a 2012, 1448 Allweld with a Merc 25 jet. The boat, motor and trailer were in like new condition. When we went for a test run, it only ran 14mph on the gps, with two men (about 210lb/e). In the brochure the naked boat weighs 330lb. A mutual friend was with us in his 1448 riveted Alumacraft with the same outboard and he claims to be running around 28mph on a good day, he was certainly leaving us in the wake. I suspect the poor performance has to be in the setup. Both boats were bought from and setup by the same dealer. I have read on the forum that the toe end of the foot ought to be even with, or 1/4" above the keel. It seems that his was higher and that there was a more extreme angle with the sole of the foot to the transom. I dont have any experience with gas powered boats, so I probably would not purchase the boat without first confirming that the lack of performance is just in the setup. Allweld has a good reputation and the boat is rated at 25 hp, so it seems the boat should have better performance. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, [/QUOTE]
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