Anyone Own a Wooldridge Sport 2000 or Sportstour?

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I'm considering buying either the 20' Sport 2000 or the 20' Sportstour. Most of my use will be with an outboard jet running shallow rivers and a couple times a year I'll run in saltwater. I'd be interested to know what size engine most folks use on this size boat and how's the performance and fuel consumption.

 

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Re: Anyone Own a Wooldridge Sport 2000 or Sportstour?

If it helps, I run a 16'6" Wooldridge Extra Plus with a 115/80 Mariner. The best I get is 39 MPH and roughly 3 MPG. On plane I can run in 4 inches of water.<br /><br />You would probably want at least a 150/105 HP but you can put up to a 200 HP on your boat. Your speed will be greater than mine but fuel economy should be about the same although if you get a 4 stroke it might get a little better MPG.<br /><br />Getting a stainless steel impeller (with four fins as opposed to the aluminum 3 fin) will give you better hole shots.<br /><br />I never run salt so I can't help you there.<br /><br />A Wooldridge is a great boat and extremely durable.