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diprna · 06-05-2012, 10:59 AM

Whew!

I just spent a good chunk of the morning reading the thread on the Cobalt that went down in 2007. I stumbled upon it while searching the forum on the topic of what length boat is regarded optimum for one to feel "not too bounced around" on the water. We have had a 26' Chapparell with a cuddy for 10 years and have - thankfully - not ever felt uncomfortable with the lake's sometimes unexpected rough seas. That being said, we have been considering downsizing to a 22 or 23' bow rider. We have been fortunate to purchase a lake house recently and believe we would enjoy a little smaller, lighter boat to use for waterskiing, ice cream runs, dropping anchor and chilling in quiet areas, etc. I have to be honest I am spooked by the visions of swamping waves coming over the bow in a bow rider though, since reading about the Cobalt. We plan to test drive a few brands this weekend, maybe that will allay some fears. Looking at Crownline, Chapparell, maybe Monteray and perhaps Cobalt. Would appreciate comments, suggestions, observations from owners of 22' and/or 23' bow riders on their comfort level, feeling of security, boat handling, brand plusses/minuses,
etc. Thanks in advance for your input.

06-05-2012, 10:59 AM	#1
diprna Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Meredith Bay/Bow Posts: 20 Thanks: 33 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Chilling read and boat shopping Whew! I just spent a good chunk of the morning reading the thread on the Cobalt that went down in 2007. I stumbled upon it while searching the forum on the topic of what length boat is regarded optimum for one to feel "not too bounced around" on the water. We have had a 26' Chapparell with a cuddy for 10 years and have - thankfully - not ever felt uncomfortable with the lake's sometimes unexpected rough seas. That being said, we have been considering downsizing to a 22 or 23' bow rider. We have been fortunate to purchase a lake house recently and believe we would enjoy a little smaller, lighter boat to use for waterskiing, ice cream runs, dropping anchor and chilling in quiet areas, etc. I have to be honest I am spooked by the visions of swamping waves coming over the bow in a bow rider though, since reading about the Cobalt. We plan to test drive a few brands this weekend, maybe that will allay some fears. Looking at Crownline, Chapparell, maybe Monteray and perhaps Cobalt. Would appreciate comments, suggestions, observations from owners of 22' and/or 23' bow riders on their comfort level, feeling of security, boat handling, brand plusses/minuses, etc. Thanks in advance for your input.