Hi all.. New to forum. Have some boat questions so I'll get to it.
Looking to buy a boat. Have had jet boats and PWCs in the past (younger days). Live in Michigan and want to boat on the great lakes as well as some smaller lakes at times. Wife and I are into visiting lighthouses and we are looking for a boat for that primarily. However, we also have an 18 y.o. girl and 12 y.o. boy who will be going with us many times (although not always).
We have settled into looking at a class of boat many call an "overnighter" or "cuddy cabin". My questions are as follows:
What is the minimum size most would consider for a boat on the great lakes? I am looking at something like a Rinker Captiva 232 but not sure it is the right size. Minumum engine size? Fuel capacity?
How well does one of these overnighters also work as a "sport boat' for the kids (tubing, sking, ect..)?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Looking to buy a boat. Have had jet boats and PWCs in the past (younger days). Live in Michigan and want to boat on the great lakes as well as some smaller lakes at times. Wife and I are into visiting lighthouses and we are looking for a boat for that primarily. However, we also have an 18 y.o. girl and 12 y.o. boy who will be going with us many times (although not always).
We have settled into looking at a class of boat many call an "overnighter" or "cuddy cabin". My questions are as follows:
What is the minimum size most would consider for a boat on the great lakes? I am looking at something like a Rinker Captiva 232 but not sure it is the right size. Minumum engine size? Fuel capacity?
How well does one of these overnighters also work as a "sport boat' for the kids (tubing, sking, ect..)?
Any advice will be appreciated.