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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee
Pardon my boat ignorant question; but if the discussion is of handling with respect to size, does a 25 foot boat when measured to the end of a swim platform perform less well than a 25 foot boat without the swim platform? I, of course, do realize there is a difference in interior space but that is not the discussion.
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There are lots of variables (especially weight, weight distribution, bow design, and deadrise) that affect handling, but a 25 foot boat will generally handle chop better than a 23 foot boat of similar design. The swim platform dos nothing to improve handling.