On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:20:56 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .

I've been thinking of this one to fit between the Contender and the
Ranger.

http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV2600.html

Interesting boat .... but I am curious as to the ride. At almost 26 feet
and only 2300 lbs dry, it seems very light. Have you taken one out in some
3 footers?

Yes - the first time at mouth of the Merrimack River on a really bad
day - NE wind whipping around at 20/25. The second time was near
where Black Lab Marine is located in Maine.

They are very light for their size even loaded. The ride is rougher
than a glass boat of the same class, but not as bad as you might
think. I like the ability to trailer this boat from place-to-place
without much fuss or bother.

I'm still looking around for something to fit between the Ranger and
the Contender. My kids don't like the Ranger (no potti) and they are
afraid of the Contender. I'm searching for a compromise boat so that
the wimmenz can have their one and only creature comfort, but still
have a boat they can feel psychologically capable of handling.

Later,

Tom