Everyone else had good points, that I won't repeat. No one mentioned that especially for new boaters, a bow rider is easier to dock, anchor, and moor. For docking you can have someone in the bow to mind the front of the boat. For anchoring no one has to climb up on the slippery deck to throw the anchor. Same thing for mooring. I single-hand a lot and all these operations would be tough alone in a cuddy.
We have a 26' bow rider with a small head with pump-out potty. If you plan to boat with children you need a potty. Just after you get all the anchors set in the perfect spot at the sandbar someone will have to use the bathroom.
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