I’m in the 450 club. I run the 16x13 at 1300 ft currently with 700 lbs and full stock ballast and have had some issues getting up on plane with crew of 8.

I’m always factoring in resale value. I won’t even look at the 400 in a boat over 22ft. Bigger boat = more weight in crew =more push needed, especially if your running into the wind with the Bimini out.

In hindsight, I wish we’d of looked at the SL harder. The updated interior is just so much more functional.

If you stay with the 400, get the thrusters, and never look back.


2022 SA 450