Why Small Outboards Sink - Low Transoms Cited
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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My model Parker is available with a "splash board" that would repel
backwash and keep it out of the cockpit. I know of one guy who
ordered it with his boat, on the 21' pilothouse model. He removed
it. They're just not necessary, except, maybe to guys who imagine
they boat on Lake LAnier with imaginary boats.
You have got to be kidding. An otherwise reputable boat manufacturer
like Parker offers a "splash board"?
Why don't they just build it right to begin with?
Splash boards are an apology for poor engineering and design.
Eisboch
Why would I want to give up 2' of usable boat at the stern for
something as silly and useless as a "motor well"? The notched transom
design is a desired feature for fishermen who like utilitarian boats
and don't like to give up valuable real estate for something that only
gets in the way of fishing. You don't really think a bitty motor well
is going to keep the ocean out of a small boat. There are dozens of
boats manufactured for fishermen with transom designs similar to the
one on my Parker.
I suppose if you are an inexperienced boater you'd think the motor
well design adds something.
I guess if you consider Eisboch a inexperienced boater, you probably
would also consider Grady-White and Boston Whaler inexperienced
boat builders. They both use motor wells for their boats, including
their smaller models.
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