On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:22:39 GMT, GoBrowns wrote:

Hi,

As a first time buyer I’ve come across some important questions and
wanted to solicit some expert opinions. I live in Ohio and will be
boating often on Lake Erie. My wife and I are in the buying process
and are at a cross roads as to whether we should get an Open Bow or a
Cuddy, has anyone been in this position before and if so could you
offer some advice?

We are looking to entertain on this boat and do some skiing along with
fishing.

I should note that we do not plan on sleeping on the boat often if at
all and the boat size we are looking at is 22-25’.

Thank you for your help!

Cuddy - in particular if you have wimmenz on board. Better to have a
place to sit down rather than hang off the side when nature calls.
Plus, in most cuddys in that class boat have some sort of
refigeration and service amenities - like a small alcohol/gas stove
and minor couner space. In the 25' class, you might even have a
seperate head.

The wimmez will appreciate the head the most. :)