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Glove · 10-27-2005, 05:58 PM

Okay, again, thanks to all for your great input. I found time to check out the Four Winns 220, but not the Monterrey 228 (Sorry codeman671 and Dave R).

Regarding comments that 20.5 footer is too small for Winni, I compared a 20.5 footer and a 23 footer today in fairly windy and rough conditions. Bigger is definitely better; however, the 20.5 (8.5 beam 21 degree deadrise) was satisfactory (with moderate caution), albeit a bit of a wet ride today. Given $$ issues, I don't feel pressed to size up tgo 23 or 24 feet. I also don't know that we'll end up permanently on Winnipesaukee (rather than Winnisquam or Sunapee).

As I mentioned before, these are all good boats; although none of them are the perfect boat for us, we would be fortunate to own any of them (Bryant, Four Winns, Crownline, Chaparral). I think the fact that we'd be happy with any of them is certainly beneficial to us. Despite each having their pros/cons for our needs, I must say that I really do like the Bryant. It seems to have more freeboard, and feels a bit safer with a 3 year old in rough waters.

All that having been said, I'm still looking for a bit more feedback on marinas. Anyone with experience at Melvin Village Marina or at Wolfeboro Marina?

10-27-2005, 05:58 PM	#25
Glove Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 19 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Boats, Marinas, etc. Okay, again, thanks to all for your great input. I found time to check out the Four Winns 220, but not the Monterrey 228 (Sorry codeman671 and Dave R). Regarding comments that 20.5 footer is too small for Winni, I compared a 20.5 footer and a 23 footer today in fairly windy and rough conditions. Bigger is definitely better; however, the 20.5 (8.5 beam 21 degree deadrise) was satisfactory (with moderate caution), albeit a bit of a wet ride today. Given $$ issues, I don't feel pressed to size up tgo 23 or 24 feet. I also don't know that we'll end up permanently on Winnipesaukee (rather than Winnisquam or Sunapee). As I mentioned before, these are all good boats; although none of them are the perfect boat for us, we would be fortunate to own any of them (Bryant, Four Winns, Crownline, Chaparral). I think the fact that we'd be happy with any of them is certainly beneficial to us. Despite each having their pros/cons for our needs, I must say that I really do like the Bryant. It seems to have more freeboard, and feels a bit safer with a 3 year old in rough waters. All that having been said, I'm still looking for a bit more feedback on marinas. Anyone with experience at Melvin Village Marina or at Wolfeboro Marina?