Best Deep V Go Fast in the 45' Range...
 

What would be a good offshore boat to deal with the steep waves of Lake Michigan?

Something in the 45' range with a deep V and good sea keeping abilities. Absolute speed would not be the main concern, but rather stability and a dry ride. A decent interior without a low ceiling would be a plus. I am thinking something along the lines of a Cary...

Thanks-

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should look at a black thunder, big v bottoms with great interior

Sonic

without question...nortech

45magnum, or maybe a 47 saber.

46' Cigarette

If I was shopping in that range and required a nice cabin I would be going Nor-Tech....

There are three 47 Apaches in the classifieds;

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...b166_0-en.html

To anwser your Q's..without a low cieling, great tracking... there are very few choices... the best choice is NorTech..I have owned 3 of them...over 6'4 headroom, full walk in head with no step up to get in. Ive also owned a 42 Sonic, ok boat, headroom is good, rides ok, porpoises some at cruise but not the same league as the NT. The Cig is smaller in the cabin as far as height goes, cockpit is shorter, quality is the same, and runs about 2-3mph faster with same power on a smaller beam with a full stagger which NT has only a semi stagger. Drive all 3 if possible to get a feel. Good luck. Jeff

I love the 43 Sunsation f4 model. Great build quality, great customer service and a cabin I can stand up in and I'm 6'2". They will build however you want from poker run basic to luxury with ac/heat.

Go see Shogren for a 47 Fountain....

popcorn anyone?


APACHE. There I said it LOL

Does anybody have any good videos of rough water on the great lakes?

Here's a bit from April 2 of this year. It was 83 degrees, but the winds had Lake Michigan kicked up to 4-6 with and occasional 8. We were riding in BZ's 42 Fountain. Turn down the volume if ya don't like a bit of foul language!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q36ZB5URul4

Sat in the new OL44 at Miami and loved it. The construction methods looked cutting edge and the style was great. I've been in Bob's Nortech 50 and you definitely won't go wrong with the 43. It was a great boat and we were in some good sized water at one point. Wouldn't hesitate buying one of those either. And a Cig is a Cig but their interiors are way more Spartan than the other mfrs.

Cool video, rough day.

You might be able to stand up at the entrance to the cabin (the part under the fairing), but once inside at 6'2" you cannot fully stand up. I'm 5' 11" and spent a lot of hours on an F-4 and I could not stand up all the way in the cabin. The boat is a small 43 as well due to the molded swim platform.

hmm Hustler, Sonic would be some to consider, or a Formula 40ss.

forgot about the 44 OL as well as some used 46 OL in the classifieds...both nice pieces as well..Different ride and attitude vs other boats mentioned due to their layup. You will feel a little more on the bottom end as far as ride goes but the speed increase over its competitors is 5-10 mph faster. Everything is a give and take, and the 44OL is one of my favorites..just cant afford it.

thought of another one...it is smaller than what you have mentioned...but so is a few of the other offerings that have been mentioned... Search the 41 Pantera.. Beautiful boat...

The 44 Ol is a great piece. The headroom is good in the galley / head area, but dives down to 5'2 in the forward section. Ran one last weekend in 4-6's, 12 people on boat and didn't take a drop of water on the wind screen. The new grid system makes for an incredibly soft ride as compared to other boats. It is worth putting on your short list. (you too Jeff!!!)

43 Nor Tech is the first thing that comes to mind.

put this on your short list
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1989.../United-States

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyR_p...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au-Dp...eature=related

Cool videos thank you.

Best looking Cary I've seen. It's obvious the owner takes good care of it. Doesn't say about drives but I assume they're Arnesons.

Those weren't no 4-6.... More like 2-4... :lolhit:

the top 46 has been sold and is now at the lake of the Ozarks

There are a couple very nice Cig Tigers in the classifieds at a great price. great amenities and very reliable, I love mine!