New to Boating

MiFi · 03-18-2014, 08:08 PM

Couple of points, one could argue a twin engine cruiser actually is easier to maneuver in tight spots/docking than a single engine sleeper. Don't let the size of the boat be a deterant until you take one of each out for a trial.

I had a 25ft overnight sleeper, sleeping four on a 25 is doable however very tight quarters, especially as you invite guests up for day trips and such. After one season we decided to get serious and move up to a searay 34 but as other have noted 28 on up have good space. (Still less expensive than a lake front home).

Plus a smaller boat you need to constantly make the bed to a table and back again, painful. Also, most 25's don't have a/c, for overnight sleeping during the summer it's a must. Don't get the trailer, I did and never used it on the 25, look at the weight of the boat and trailer and consider the size vehicle you will need to haul it, and for what, the lake is where you want to be!

03-18-2014, 08:08 PM	#10
MiFi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Couple of points, one could argue a twin engine cruiser actually is easier to maneuver in tight spots/docking than a single engine sleeper. Don't let the size of the boat be a deterant until you take one of each out for a trial. I had a 25ft overnight sleeper, sleeping four on a 25 is doable however very tight quarters, especially as you invite guests up for day trips and such. After one season we decided to get serious and move up to a searay 34 but as other have noted 28 on up have good space. (Still less expensive than a lake front home). Plus a smaller boat you need to constantly make the bed to a table and back again, painful. Also, most 25's don't have a/c, for overnight sleeping during the summer it's a must. Don't get the trailer, I did and never used it on the 25, look at the weight of the boat and trailer and consider the size vehicle you will need to haul it, and for what, the lake is where you want to be!