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size does matter
Originally Posted by zx14
(Post 2233335)
I am on the west coast, so the pacific out or Newport and San Diego, Make run out to catalina island I hope, 26 miles of the coast.
But in short. everyone has it's own preference for size and speed. There is NO BOAT made for everry condition and everyones likes. ( I have 3 lol :) ) If you want to trailer, look for the longest, deepest hull but the lightest. OK for trailering but will not handle rough waters. If you want speed, ? (like we all do) you will have to sacrefice ride, and comfort. I have a 26 Infinity (for sale) and I will take it to the Ozarks in a week or so fro consignment. Light, fast and will handle the rough waters. Handled all that the Michigan could dish out. But I wanted more speed and comfort. SO I got a Formula. 272 with twins. Actualy less speed but better on the Ocean at the West coast of FLA. Both ok for trailer. OK then I got a bit crazy and I bought a 33 Avanti. Larger, a bit faster but not fast enough. I can't win. Evaluate what type of boating you will do, and what are your priorities and then you can search to fill those needs. WHile the phrase "bigger is better".. it's not faster and may not be as versatile as you want. But it will be more $$$$$ |
I run Catalina from Dana Point all the time in a 24.5 Ft Arriva. No problems ever. I've run it in 16 footers and Seadoos as well. If you know what you are doing and pay attention to forecasts anything will do.. If I had my choice though, I would run about 28-30 Ft. Still take it to the River no problem and it will handle anything the So Cal Pacific can throw at you or you shouldn't have been there in the first place...
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In Puget Sound we had a 20' Bayliner with a 4 banger volvo, A Starcraft 23 fiberglass with a 351 W, A Mirage 21 Intruder with a 454. They were all fun. Know your boat and its limitations. Now back on the east coast in Buzzards Bay and the Islands a 26 ft Welcraft 454 ebay boat does the trick. Easy to trailer, inexspensive on Ebay and reasonable on fuel.
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One thing to remember is if you break (and I know all have at one time or another) it IS nise to have a second screw to get you home.That means twin engines i.e. at least 27 ft and usually 30.Mike
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