Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:28:59 -0400, HK wrote:

It's not the lack of a foredeck that makes a boat "less suitable" for
rough water.

Lack of a foredeck combined with low freeboard at the bow makes it
very easy to scoop up a wave and bring it onboard. Low freeboard
forward is the big difference between a typical bowrider and a center
console.

To me, that makes a boat less suitable for rough water.

A good number of manufacturers of center console boats use the same
hulls to turn out bow riders.

I think pretty much any serious open water center console has a larger
freeboard in the front as compared to a traditional bowrider. But then you
know that, you're just looking to start an argument.

"HK" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:28:59 -0400, HK wrote:

It's not the lack of a foredeck that makes a boat "less suitable" for
rough water.

Lack of a foredeck combined with low freeboard at the bow makes it
very easy to scoop up a wave and bring it onboard. Low freeboard
forward is the big difference between a typical bowrider and a center
console.

To me, that makes a boat less suitable for rough water.

A good number of manufacturers of center console boats use the same hulls
to turn out bow riders.

jamesgangnc wrote:
I think pretty much any serious open water center console has a larger
freeboard in the front as compared to a traditional bowrider. But then you
know that, you're just looking to start an argument.

"HK" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:28:59 -0400, HK wrote:

It's not the lack of a foredeck that makes a boat "less suitable" for
rough water.
Lack of a foredeck combined with low freeboard at the bow makes it
very easy to scoop up a wave and bring it onboard. Low freeboard
forward is the big difference between a typical bowrider and a center
console.

To me, that makes a boat less suitable for rough water.
A good number of manufacturers of center console boats use the same hulls
to turn out bow riders.




Sorry, bub, but I don't do much boating on inland lakes. The bowriders I
see for the most part are the ones based upon center console hulls, as
are the "dual console" boats that offer the forward "amenities" of
bowriders.

My favorite bowrider is the Grady-White 27-footer. Same hull as the
center console and cabin models. Great-looking boat.


The problem with most bowriders is the ride...if you are in any sort of
choppy water, the bow is the worst place to be.

For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c

"HK" wrote in message
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For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c


Tsk, tsk.

Dirty boat.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c


Tsk, tsk.

Dirty boat.

Eisboch




Yeah, the leaves are beginning to fall and I didn't put the cover on.
But I'm hoping to get out Sunday and will hose it out before heading for
the water.

Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c


Tsk, tsk.

Dirty boat.

Eisboch



They must have a ban on washing boats.

I am wondering what is that pole in the middle of all of that open
space? It looks like something that would trip someone as they were
reeling in the fish and send them over the low gunwale. At least it
isn't it the stern or you would be sent over the LT into the prop.

On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:20:59 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c


Tsk, tsk.

Dirty boat.

Eisboch



They must have a ban on washing boats.

I am wondering what is that pole in the middle of all of that open
space? It looks like something that would trip someone as they were
reeling in the fish and send them over the low gunwale. At least it
isn't it the stern or you would be sent over the LT into the prop.

I think it's an antenna. Hopefully, it gets deployed in an upright
position, but one never knows with this boat.

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
. ..

For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c


Tsk, tsk.

Dirty boat.

Eisboch


I think that support rod to keep the weak front from bending would be a
problem when a hot bite is on.

HK wrote:
jamesgangnc wrote:
I think pretty much any serious open water center console has a larger
freeboard in the front as compared to a traditional bowrider. But
then you know that, you're just looking to start an argument.

"HK" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:28:59 -0400, HK wrote:

It's not the lack of a foredeck that makes a boat "less suitable"
for rough water.
Lack of a foredeck combined with low freeboard at the bow makes it
very easy to scoop up a wave and bring it onboard. Low freeboard
forward is the big difference between a typical bowrider and a center
console.

To me, that makes a boat less suitable for rough water.
A good number of manufacturers of center console boats use the same
hulls to turn out bow riders.




Sorry, bub, but I don't do much boating on inland lakes. The bowriders I
see for the most part are the ones based upon center console hulls, as
are the "dual console" boats that offer the forward "amenities" of
bowriders.

My favorite bowrider is the Grady-White 27-footer. Same hull as the
center console and cabin models. Great-looking boat.


The problem with most bowriders is the ride...if you are in any sort of
choppy water, the bow is the worst place to be.

For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c

Sorry, bub, but the OP had no requirement for fishing.

I thought you were the Harry that spent his entire life in and around boats.

"HK" wrote in message
. ..
jamesgangnc wrote:
I think pretty much any serious open water center console has a larger
freeboard in the front as compared to a traditional bowrider. But then
you know that, you're just looking to start an argument.

"HK" wrote in message
...
Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:28:59 -0400, HK wrote:

It's not the lack of a foredeck that makes a boat "less suitable" for
rough water.
Lack of a foredeck combined with low freeboard at the bow makes it
very easy to scoop up a wave and bring it onboard. Low freeboard
forward is the big difference between a typical bowrider and a center
console.

To me, that makes a boat less suitable for rough water.
A good number of manufacturers of center console boats use the same
hulls to turn out bow riders.




Sorry, bub, but I don't do much boating on inland lakes. The bowriders I
see for the most part are the ones based upon center console hulls, as are
the "dual console" boats that offer the forward "amenities" of bowriders.

My favorite bowrider is the Grady-White 27-footer. Same hull as the center
console and cabin models. Great-looking boat.


The problem with most bowriders is the ride...if you are in any sort of
choppy water, the bow is the worst place to be.

For for fishing, I prefer flat, open space in the bow:

http://tinyurl.com/355t8c