Karnic 2450 - thinking of buying - any views

[greeny]

I'm thinking of upgrading my 5 m fishing Rib to a Karnic bluewater 2450 with twin Johnson 140's on the back. Year 2006.
Does anyone have any first hand experience of the boat or engines? Good / bad? Things to look out for.
I know fuel consumption is going to be high compared to my old Honda 50hp but how high?
Thanks

 

[rafiki_]

I'm thinking of upgrading my 5 m fishing Rib to a Karnic bluewater 2450 with twin Johnson 140's on the back. Year 2006.
Does anyone have any first hand experience of the boat or engines? Good / bad? Things to look out for.
I know fuel consumption is going to be high compared to my old Honda 50hp but how high?
Thanks

I believe Hugo, the MBY Editor is your best friend with this.

 

[greeny]

I believe Hugo, the MBY Editor is your best friend with this.

Thanks, maybe he'll be along later and give me some pointers.

 

[rafiki_]

Thanks, maybe he'll be along later and give me some pointers.

Try a pm?

 

[greeny]

Try a pm?

I will do, but I'll give him some time as its getting late now.

 

[billskip]

I'm thinking of upgrading my 5 m fishing Rib to a Karnic bluewater 2450 with twin Johnson 140's on the back. Year 2006.
Does anyone have any first hand experience of the boat or engines? Good / bad? Things to look out for.
I know fuel consumption is going to be high compared to my old Honda 50hp but how high?
Thanks

Back in the days I had a Mercury 50 it was a rule of thumb 1 gal per 10 hp pe hour ..so mine 5 gal per hour
This I found to be quite accurate going wot for 15 mins out from Lime Regis fishing for the day and 15 mins back. New engines today are of course more efficient..

 

[tico]

Didn't BartW have a karmic?
Edit it was/is a 2660

 

[BartW]

Didn't BartW have a karmic?
Edit it was/is a 2660

yes, and she's for sale,
with or without the trailer.

 

[Hot Property]

I'm thinking of upgrading my 5 m fishing Rib to a Karnic bluewater 2450 with twin Johnson 140's on the back. Year 2006.
Does anyone have any first hand experience of the boat or engines? Good / bad? Things to look out for.
I know fuel consumption is going to be high compared to my old Honda 50hp but how high?
Thanks

Eye watering is the answer.

Spend more on a 4 stroke EFI single outboard and enjoy significantly lower fuel bills.

My 7 metre sports boat in profile photo did 30 litres an hour at 20 knots with a 1st generation 200 HP Verado.

Later engines are more efficient.

You will avoid boating as your fuel costs will be prohibitive if you buy this boat!