I was thinking the same thing. With 1/2 tab I don't remember ever having the bow go high enough I couldn't see ahead even while leaning back in the bolster.......but I am 6ft :)

If you burry the tabs in a 382 taking off, you can sit down and drive it, absolutely no bow rise and easier on the drives!!!

I'm 5'6" and the majority of the time when cruising in my 292 I'm sitting with the bolster seat all the way up. My view is right over the windshield and it is just fine and I don't get a face full of wind. I will lower the bolster and stand when running in the rough stuff.

Tabs down and drives tucked, no issue here at all.

382 w/700's launches out. No tab. Pulling a horse on skis.......well maby not. The electric footrests are nice though. I'm 6'4" and usually stand in the lower.....

Haha, fancy stairs are good. Gotta love OSO...no shortage of people to fill you up with info.

Ok...so lazy man question. I see the graphics and such are painted on with Imron paint. What can one expect to keep a high shine on these. Is the entire hull cleared or just the deck? Texas sun is a beast to say the least (unintentional rhyme) and do not relish the thought of buffing 35 feet of fiberglass weekly ;) thanks guys

Make sure you can store and launch the bigger boat in your area. I was looking at some 382s and 38 PQs but I am glad I went with my 336. It eats a whole side of my barn as it is and none of the launches have long enough docks for it, let alone a boat 5 feet longer.

I have two kids and that is why I went with a Formula for the room. I have no problem sleeping two adults and two kids, and with the camper canvas makes the back seat an option too if the kids are fighting that day

Jay, you have seen my Imron graphics, stays up and keeps a shine very nice. Good Luck with your sale!!!

Word! I like a clean boat, but am not getting any younger. On a positive note, the kids will get older and can help out.