The "Broads"

chocophile · 05-01-2015, 08:12 AM

The design of the hull makes a lot of difference in handling rough water. Our previous boat was a 1994 21' Four Winns Horizon, and it handled rough water very well. I didn't worry too much about unexpected conditions on the Broads. Our current boat is a 2006 22' Four Winns Horizon, and it doesn't do well at all. I was really surprised at the difference. The older boat was harder to get on plane -- a much sharper transition. I suspect the manufacturer wanted a boat that was more gradual getting on plane to allow speed changes. But I think the price of that is poor rough water performance.

So if you're routinely on the Broads, make sure your boat is designed for it.

05-01-2015, 08:12 AM	#28
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 111 Thanks: 15 Thanked 30 Times in 13 Posts	Boat Design The design of the hull makes a lot of difference in handling rough water. Our previous boat was a 1994 21' Four Winns Horizon, and it handled rough water very well. I didn't worry too much about unexpected conditions on the Broads. Our current boat is a 2006 22' Four Winns Horizon, and it doesn't do well at all. I was really surprised at the difference. The older boat was harder to get on plane -- a much sharper transition. I suspect the manufacturer wanted a boat that was more gradual getting on plane to allow speed changes. But I think the price of that is poor rough water performance. So if you're routinely on the Broads, make sure your boat is designed for it.