Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Looking for an open bow/deck boat- suggestions?

VtSteve · 01-03-2010, 01:17 PM

I have a 22' Stingray cuddy now. The ride is dependent upon the type of chop there is. Lake chop, not so bad. But at 3200#, a bit on the light side, and not a true deep vee either. A 24' Cobalt, as stated, is a great boat. So is the Regal. I think the Four Winns is a great boat as well, but your choice has to be layout and ride, not exclusive of the two. The Regal has a very good riding hull IMO. Don't overlook Rinker either, or the Monterey.

For our weather and general boating conditions, I will never own another open bow boat. They certainly have their advantages, but I like the cuddy. My first choice for my last lake boat would be Chaparral's 275 SSi cuddy. A big, heavier boat with all kinds of room, great layout, and ride is no problem. Big cuddy, great headroom, wide beam. There's nothing on Lake Winni that will pose a problem for this boat.

01-03-2010, 01:17 PM	#19
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I have a 22' Stingray cuddy now. The ride is dependent upon the type of chop there is. Lake chop, not so bad. But at 3200#, a bit on the light side, and not a true deep vee either. A 24' Cobalt, as stated, is a great boat. So is the Regal. I think the Four Winns is a great boat as well, but your choice has to be layout and ride, not exclusive of the two. The Regal has a very good riding hull IMO. Don't overlook Rinker either, or the Monterey. For our weather and general boating conditions, I will never own another open bow boat. They certainly have their advantages, but I like the cuddy. My first choice for my last lake boat would be Chaparral's 275 SSi cuddy. A big, heavier boat with all kinds of room, great layout, and ride is no problem. Big cuddy, great headroom, wide beam. There's nothing on Lake Winni that will pose a problem for this boat.