Jonboat2Bassboat
Petty Officer 3rd Class
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- Jul 27, 2012
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Based on advice here I am looking at Sea Hunt and Key West dual console boats for cruising around the more or less protected waters between the many peninsulas in Maine. I like that they are deep V fiberglass boats that are made for salt water. The models I am looking at are all 21 to 23 feet with a single 150 HP Yamaha 4-stroke outboard and forward seating that can carry 4 to 6 people comfortably. Comfort is key, need a boat for cruising down a tidal and brackish water river that empties into the ocean and going to a nearby coastal restaurant or landing on a near shore island to go hiking. Need a boat that can handle 2 to 3 foot seas well and the occasional 4 foot sea and still give a comfortable ride. Price range is $15,000 to $25,000 with a year range of 2000 to 2017.
The make and models I am looking at in order of preference, including dead rise, are;
Sea Hunt Escape 211 LE (dead rise 50/20/16 and the Escape 235 SE (dead rise 55/22/18)
Key West model is;
239 DFS (dead rise 24/19)
What I like about both the Sea Hunt and Key West boats is they both include a full rear bench seat, great for bringing guests. The Sea Hunt models have greater dead rise (50 / 55 respectively) than the Key West (24) but I don?t know how much of an advantage an increased dead rise is. What is the advantage and drawbacks of having a dead rise of 50 over a boat that only has a dead rise of 24?
I do know that common bowriders are not as sea worthy due to their lower bows that are made for beaching, are more susceptible to taking on water and have a lower dead rise of about 19.
Any comments much appreciated.
The make and models I am looking at in order of preference, including dead rise, are;
Sea Hunt Escape 211 LE (dead rise 50/20/16 and the Escape 235 SE (dead rise 55/22/18)
Key West model is;
239 DFS (dead rise 24/19)
What I like about both the Sea Hunt and Key West boats is they both include a full rear bench seat, great for bringing guests. The Sea Hunt models have greater dead rise (50 / 55 respectively) than the Key West (24) but I don?t know how much of an advantage an increased dead rise is. What is the advantage and drawbacks of having a dead rise of 50 over a boat that only has a dead rise of 24?
I do know that common bowriders are not as sea worthy due to their lower bows that are made for beaching, are more susceptible to taking on water and have a lower dead rise of about 19.
Any comments much appreciated.