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Old 06-22-2012, 02:40 AM   #23
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Originally Posted by diprna View Post
"...I am spooked by the visions of swamping waves coming over the bow in a bow rider though, since reading about the Cobalt..." 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.
That Cobalt had a lot of passengers, was operating in unfamiliar and extraordinary conditions, and was suspected (too late) of having a major leak.

The cover on the latest Soundings magazine suggests that "A Bigger Boat" can't answer questions of unforeseen conditions on the water.

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