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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
Yes, prices are substantially higher and the used boat market is very tight.
But, here is what else has changed: The lake is a lot busier and the wakes are substantial.
I would not feel comfortable in any boat under 24 feet in most areas of the lake. Yes there are some weekdays, and yes there are some areas, where 18 feet of boat will be just fine. But as a family all purpose boat bigger is better.
I know that is not why you wrote, but it is the first thing that I thought of when you mentioned an 18 foot boat.
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I live on an island all summer long and have an 18' bow rider that I use almost exclusively and
never had a problem. Telling everyone to get 24 footers is going to make things worse!
