The driver enters the boat and pushes off. (I am always nervous when launching a new project, I get butterflies and all that kinda stuff). The Celerity looks good in the water and we are now on our way. The course is set and we will be cruising at 27mph.
After about 15 minutes of just cruising and the butterflies are going away, the driver of the Celerity radios over to us and asks for permission to open it up and give it a real sea trial the answer is yes and the butterfies are back. The first thing he did was a few high speed passes at full throttle. The boat looked like a missile going by, next was high speed S turns, Then as we were watching and enjoying the seeing the boat do maneuvers he started launching it off boat wakes much like a jet-ski. The little boat was sailing through the air not even in the water. If the boat makes it through this without sinking or breaking in half I'll be a happy man. Eventually we did make it to our destination. The Celerity made it too, in one piece.
(wot@ sea level) 54mph
Best cruise 32 mph
The Celerity planes at about 15mph and gives a smooth fide along with good fuel economy. Throttle response is instantaneous.
Conclusion: The boat has a big boat feel for a little boat, I have had it in 5-6 ft seas. It's a great fishing boat with lots room for two. A 50hp motor would be more than enough power. I feel safe in this boat, it is very sea worthy and brings in a lot of fish!
Thanks again,
John Smith
Edmonds, WA.