Boat suggestions??

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Originally Posted by NHskier

For 12 people you would do well to seriously consider a pontoon. Bow riders are great, we have a 27’ Cobalt, but it would need to be considerably larger for 12. Especially if people are going to have any space at all. And don’t forget the needed room for coolers, toys, towels, and all the rest. Also, when you go larger you’re more likely getting into twin engines which increases maintenance costs. Larger also equals increased costs for storage.

"All the rest" needs to include life preservers (PFDs), which can be bulky. Twelve passengers wearing their PFDs during unforeseen cloudbursts is another consideration for adequate space on board.

As for large / twin outboards, their fuel tanks (and fuel consumption rate) should be studied reference storage.