Offshore Performance Boat Under 26' With Windshield - Does This Exist?
03-23-2012 | 07:01 AM
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I've been looking for an under 26' offshore performance boat with a full windshield, and I am starting to believe they don't exist. You can get some cats not really geared toward offshore with windshields and canopies, but that's about all I've seen.
I want a full windshield for several reasons: 1) wind noise (my ears really can't take the wind noise anymore, even with ear plugs), 2) wind blast is tiring, and 3) too cold for me and my passengers out in the Pacific in SoCal off season.
I've found plenty of lake boats with windshields (the norm), but the hulls don't have much deadrise, and I don't trust them to stay together in the Pacific.
If anyone has any leads, let me know.
Michael
I want a full windshield for several reasons: 1) wind noise (my ears really can't take the wind noise anymore, even with ear plugs), 2) wind blast is tiring, and 3) too cold for me and my passengers out in the Pacific in SoCal off season.
I've found plenty of lake boats with windshields (the norm), but the hulls don't have much deadrise, and I don't trust them to stay together in the Pacific.
If anyone has any leads, let me know.
Michael
03-23-2012 | 07:01 AM
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Be careful, some of the windshields out there do a great job of deflecting the wind right into your upper body. I've found most are useless, and need constant upkeep (aluminum, supports, gaskets, glass, etc.). However, a good sit-down boat with a windscreen works best in that regard.
03-23-2012 | 07:41 AM
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03-23-2012 | 07:41 AM
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Be careful, some of the windshields out there do a great job of deflecting the wind right into your upper body. I've found most are useless, and need constant upkeep (aluminum, supports, gaskets, glass, etc.). However, a good sit-down boat with a windscreen works best in that regard.
03-23-2012 | 09:31 AM
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I really appreciate the input, guys. Keep it coming.
Michael
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03-23-2012 | 10:29 AM
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Exception: The Powerquest 260! You can stand and still have full protection from the wind. Tons of freeboard and a 23 degree transom deadrise--Its the perfect boat under 26 feet (25'7") and is a true offshore boat!
03-24-2012 | 01:03 AM
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Veloctiy 260. Probably the deepest cockpit in it's class (an even larger boats). Full windshield and nice tall drop out bolster seats. WHen standing up, WIndshield is about upperchest/neck (I am 5'9"), but wind is deflected over my head nicely. When sitting down Head is just below the top of windshield. The dash pods do restrict vision a bit thru the windshield but seldom do I sit while driving. Having the windshield does it's job by deflecting the air up an over my head when standing. If I get caught in the rain, it is nice to duck down behind the windshield.
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