Our new model: the "Defiant"
#22
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I think this type of design will lead the resurgence in performance v hulls, a traditional performance V has many compromises which effect family boating, this is great.
I've always wondered why bother with the gab between seating benches and why not do a full U?
Filler cushions or a table can turn it into a full lounge.
Great boat!
I've always wondered why bother with the gab between seating benches and why not do a full U?
Filler cushions or a table can turn it into a full lounge.
Great boat!
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Being a recent CC convert, I would say that this boat is a completely different animal than a CC. I think a big reason CC's are catching on is because people are tired of confined cockpits. I don't think this boat really addresses that issue. Like a traditional sport boat, the cockpit does not have much room to move around, it's just laid out different.
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CC's are usually wider beam and a much 'fuller' hull shape up front. That's where they get a lot of extra internal space over a narrow, fine entry sports boat. The trade off is probably in rough water capability. I would think a boat like the Defiant would outrun a similar size cc in the snot.
Swings and roundabouts....... My opinion, it looks like a great compromise, I'm an outboard fan and also love the lounge seating with walk thru transom.
RR
Swings and roundabouts....... My opinion, it looks like a great compromise, I'm an outboard fan and also love the lounge seating with walk thru transom.
RR
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Well, one of them is their daughter, so yeah, I can see her wanting to be there.
Pat posted a while back, that this layout came from a lot of input from his son who has been a competitive wakeboarder for years. Pat probably has as much time (and family time) in a wakeboard boat as his Active Thunders. If you look at the layout of the boat, you will see a lot of similarities. This is a boat that is truly a crossover, and hell, it will even pull a wakeboarder; but I don't see him offering a tower option!
Being a recent CC convert, I would say that this boat is a completely different animal than a CC. I think a big reason CC's are catching on is because people are tired of confined cockpits. I don't think this boat really addresses that issue. Like a traditional sport boat, the cockpit does not have much room to move around, it's just laid out different.
Last edited by Sydwayz; 12-02-2016 at 09:47 AM.
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Is there room to stand between the bolster and the lounge seats? If not I feel like that would be an awesome thing to add! Being able to stand up/lean on the lounge seats and hang on the back of the front bolsters.