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viper gts

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Stinger 222 Questions!
« on: May 01, 2012, 09:11:10 am »
I am new here looking to purchase a 222 Stinger soon. Does anyone know if the length of the hull is overall length with the platform, or just the running surface? What speeds with a 260 vs a big block do they run? Does the hull run flat with a big block or does it have a tendancy to porpoise with the extra weight? Thanks! Al

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Re: Stinger 222 Questions!
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2012, 08:10:27 pm »
That boat should do a respectable 50-55 or so.
That is one hull that I have not personally owned but I know my 245 with a big block was crazy stupid! Could hardly sit in the seat it ounced so much! did not like that boat at all...
My 260 was much stabler but I figure the 222 should be about the same as the 245???

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Re: Stinger 222 Questions!
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2012, 08:21:07 pm »
Welcome to the board!  As far as I know, the 222 and 202 do not have separate swim platforms like the larger Stingers.  They are part of the hull.  I would assume the length includes it but not sure.

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Re: Stinger 222 Questions!
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2012, 12:37:46 pm »
That makes sense...Since it is part of the hull...I really like the 222 for sale at M&M Boats in Maryland but not for 11K....its the old Blew Bayou boat...Looks like the motor has been modded by the pics...Does anyone know if the 202 came with a 260 in it? TX...Al...

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Re: Stinger 222 Questions!
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2012, 01:27:52 pm »
Not sure if M&M boats would negotiate.  Otherwise, there are a lot of 222s up for sale lately.  Subscribe to the chriscraftstingers.com twitter channel to get updates as boats come up for sale - or watch the for sale forum.

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Re: Stinger 222 Questions!
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2012, 05:30:26 pm »
Thanks...Im in no rush...Sold my Skater last year...Need something more wifey friendly!

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Re: Stinger 222 Questions!
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 03:36:22 pm »
Anyone with a 222 out there? Really lookin' for info on SB verses BB regarding balance and handling...If the BB effects handling adversely, I'd rather mod a 350. Al