2012 MAKO? Pro 17 Skiff CC

[Philster]

Re: 2012 MAKO? Pro 17 Skiff CC

dingbat, you are talking about a Grady 226 WA with 20 degrees of deadrise as measured at the transom. Further, the entire configuration of the GW hull/design in question makes the issue more dynamic than simply deadrise angles at the transom.

Back to the OP, who is an inexperienced boater, who referenced a boat and size among other parameters: On a 17' boat (or +/- in that range/budget), I don't recommend 20 degrees of deadrise. In that range of boat, we are looking at steeper degrees of deadrise to counter the loss of mass in affording a better ride/experience.

 

[dingbat]

Re: 2012 MAKO? Pro 17 Skiff CC

dingbat, you are talking about a Grady 226 WA with 20 degrees of deadrise as measured at the transom. Further, the entire configuration of the GW hull/design in question makes the issue more dynamic than simply deadrise angles at the transom.

Back to the OP, who is an inexperienced boater, who referenced a boat and size among other parameters: On a 17' boat (or +/- in that range/budget), I don't recommend 20 degrees of deadrise. In that range of boat, we are looking at steeper degrees of deadrise to counter the loss of mass in affording a better ride/experience.

As you said, the deadrise is only part of the equation. If you’re main concern is speed and mainly offshore fishing, go with a higher deadrise. If your main concern is an inshore fishing platform, then look for a proven Mod-v design.

The 20-21 degree mod-V is the most popular hull on the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. It’s the best compromise of speed, ride and stability. Grady and Parker are very popular boats in this application.

 

[Philster]

Re: 2012 MAKO? Pro 17 Skiff CC

So, what are we saying? We don't send newbie out in a low-gunwaled skiffy-type thing that's a few feet too short? Alright.... I'll go with that generalization.

Happy Holidays, gang. It's all good.

 

[dingbat]

Re: 2012 MAKO? Pro 17 Skiff CC

So, what are we saying? We don't send newbie out in a low-gunwaled skiffy-type thing that's a few feet two short? Alright.... I'll go with that generalization.

I can live with that

Happy Holidays