23 ft boat big enough?

stynx55 · 05-13-2016, 05:11 PM

Is a 23 foot bow rider big enough to cruise on Winni in relative comfort? Or should I go to a 25 Ft?

AmantiDelLago · 05-13-2016, 07:02 PM

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

Loub52 · 05-13-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stynx55

Is a 23 foot bow rider big enough to cruise on Winni in relative comfort? Or should I go to a 25 Ft?

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.

radiocontester · 05-13-2016, 08:30 PM

This old thread might help: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1497

LIforrelaxin · 05-16-2016, 08:12 AM

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.....

SAB1 · 05-16-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

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.....

Bingo. Couldn't have said much better. Test drive before you buy....deep V will always cut the chop better.

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05-13-2016, 07:02 PM	#2
AmantiDelLago Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	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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radiocontester Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern NH Posts: 155 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	This old thread might help: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1497

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