7' beam vs 8' beam
#1
7' beam vs 8' beam
I had pretty much decided my next boat would be a 24/7 boat. But now a 25' boat with an 8' beam has got my attention. Both have a 24* deadrise.
I know the 7' beam is suppose to "slice" through the water better because it is narrower and the 8' beam will be more "stable" because it is wider. But what are the other characteristics? What are the pros and cons of both?
I know the 7' beam is suppose to "slice" through the water better because it is narrower and the 8' beam will be more "stable" because it is wider. But what are the other characteristics? What are the pros and cons of both?
Last edited by onesickpantera; 09-25-2005 at 12:44 PM.
#2
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by noboat
I had pretty much decided my next boat would be a 24/7 boat. But now a 25' boat with an 8' beam has got my attention. Both have a 24* deadrise.
I know the 7' beam is suppose to "slice" through the water better because it is narrower and the 8' beam will be more "stable" because it is wider. But what are the other characteristics? What are the pros and cons of both?
I know the 7' beam is suppose to "slice" through the water better because it is narrower and the 8' beam will be more "stable" because it is wider. But what are the other characteristics? What are the pros and cons of both?
#8
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by drypipetiger
As long as the deadrise is the same I'd take the 8' beam for more space....
Which two boats are you considering?
#9
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by Tantrum
With all else equal thats the way I would go also, however we know all else aint equal.
Which two boats are you considering?
Which two boats are you considering?
25/8 would be a Checkmate
They would all have full external steering, 280 K planes and a HP500.
I never even considered Checkmate until I got in one and checked it out. Huge boat for a 25'. So I did a little homework. I didn't realize that they had a decent rough water reputation, especially when set up right.
#10
Geronimo36
Gold Member
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Personally, I would go with the Pantera or the Superboat, they are proven rough water boats.
The Checkmate, I haven't been on to many but wasn't very excited about the ride.
The Checkmate, I haven't been on to many but wasn't very excited about the ride.