Need a New boat - Opinions Needed!

[Mee-n-Mac]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Steep deadrise is a plus. My Regal 2550 has 24 degrees at the transom and rides very nicely in Winnipesaukee chop. In two years of use, I have never had to come off plane due to excessive chop. This includes ocean use too. It slices the waves up with ease.

Can't argue against deadrise but I'll add that an important factor that you'll never find listed anywhere is how "deadrise" (which is measured at the transom) carries forward towards the bow. Boats that have a lot of "V" at the bow cut the waves better than boats that flatten out towards the bow. The latter is often done to make interior room for a cuddy cabin. Do you want room of a soft ride ? There's no real good way to find if a boat's tradeoffs are in line with your needs short of a test drive. Next best thing is asking for opinions of actual users.