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05-13-2016, 05:11 PM | #1 |
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23 ft boat big enough?
Is a 23 foot bow rider big enough to cruise on Winni in relative comfort? Or should I go to a 25 Ft?
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05-13-2016, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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We have a 24 foot bow rider and find it perfect for the lake. Ours is a few years old and doesn't incorporate swim platform in overall length. If the boat you are looking at includes swim platform in the 23 length then I would recommend going a little bigger. I guess go as big as you can afford! LOL
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05-13-2016, 07:50 PM | #3 |
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Our boat is 25' 2" (including the outboard) and on a day where i intend to go on long trips with passengers, I take a hard look at the forecast if the wind is scheduled to be in excess of 15 knots...can turn out to be a bumpy ride depending on the direction you are heading.
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05-13-2016, 08:30 PM | #4 |
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This old thread might help: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1497
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05-16-2016, 08:12 AM | #5 |
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Everybody worries about length.... Why not width, deadrise, wieght, gunnel depth... There are other things to be considering here....
I continue to state, I love my 18' bowrider... I cruise the lake all the time, and am just comfortable.... Its wide, and heavy... and very stable.... bigger isn't better... and if you are waffling over 2 feet... the above mentioned attributes are what you should be digging into to make your decision.... I have been in 20' and 22' boats, that don't ride as nice as my 18' boat.....
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