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

hancoveguy · 01-15-2010, 09:13 AM

Okay, thanks to all for all the input. I am now leaning towards a few ideas. I am looking at a 2001 214 Funship w/ a 5.0 volvo. Has anyone had any experience with this boat on the big lake? It has a head and all the things I am looking for but its a bit on the short side. I am also concerned that unlike a comparible bowrider, there is no where for the passenger (s) to get out of the wind. With the bowrider you at least have the port side blocked from wind, this boat is mostly open on the port side.

Also, I would love to hear facts or opinions (just specify) how this boat will ride with 3 kids and 2 or 3 adults on a rough day. Obviously we wouldn't be out there when its that rough but there are days that start out nice and end up rough before you get back.

thanks

01-15-2010, 09:13 AM	#21
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	214 funship Okay, thanks to all for all the input. I am now leaning towards a few ideas. I am looking at a 2001 214 Funship w/ a 5.0 volvo. Has anyone had any experience with this boat on the big lake? It has a head and all the things I am looking for but its a bit on the short side. I am also concerned that unlike a comparible bowrider, there is no where for the passenger (s) to get out of the wind. With the bowrider you at least have the port side blocked from wind, this boat is mostly open on the port side. Also, I would love to hear facts or opinions (just specify) how this boat will ride with 3 kids and 2 or 3 adults on a rough day. Obviously we wouldn't be out there when its that rough but there are days that start out nice and end up rough before you get back. thanks