So what's the best 21' boat for an Islander who has to cross the Broads?

[Pine Island Guy]

Originally Posted by codeman671

the "engine hump" took up a bit too much deck space in my opinion

Codeman reminded me that originally I had been going the I/O route, and given what I was going to be using the boat for, the Eastern rep recommend going with the outboard for exactly that reason... and I'm glad I did!

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

my only concern is backing out of the slip on a windy day into the waves with the lower transom. I guess that you just let the scuppers deal with any water over the transom

It does take a little getting used to, seeing water come in over the stern... but you are correct, it goes right back out through the scuppers...