Bowrider and Deck Boat Pros and Cons
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- If you are considering what boat design is best for you and your family, then this bow rider vs. deck boat video might be a good place to start. There are pros and cons to each and differences in the layout and performance of each. In this video we cover:
0:00 Intro
1:02 The interior layouts of Bow riders and Deck boats.
1:55 The differences in hull design.
2:32 Ride and performance differences.
3:16 Resale value in bow riders vs. deckboats.
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What is your favorite: Deck boat or Bow Rider? Have you owned one or both before?
Crownline E6 , the perfect crossover so no one needs to make the decision between one or the other. TRUMP 2Q2Q !!!!!!
I'm currently trying out both as a dockmaster for a boat club. I like the comfort of a deck boat (Bayliner DX2200.)
The quick-turning of a bowrider was helpful when needing to make quick approaches during docking though (Regal 21 OBX.)
The deck boat just feels more relaxed though, while not sacrificing too much with that snub-nosed bow. You might need to put 3 fenders on one side because of how wide the bow is when against a platform on one side.
Bayliner Capri... no regrets
Larson Escape
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First boat a 2006 Crownline 180br. Great boat. Great first boat to tow, launch, dock, maneuver. After two years, sold and bought a 2005 Crownline 240ex. Great boat. I now have a slip/lift. This boat is smooth. Fast. Great for chilling or tubing or skiing. Great for anchoring and laying in the sun. It would have been too much boat at first but now it's perfect. Big enough that my desire for a tritoon is gone. This boat rocks!
great video and insights! thanks for sharing.
Second video of yours I've watched this morning, they're both great! Very informative. WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND IS DOWNVOTING THESE??? Thank you so much for putting such useful information out here for us for FREE! Thank you!
I’m in love with a spacious deck boat. With the capacity, power, and fishing/swimming abilities, how could you go wrong. It’s the jack of all trades.
Joe, you are right, it is a great choice for many people!
My Bayliner rendezvous 2659 is by far the best deck boat I’ve had. Lots of space and storage. It is rather heavy behind my little Chevy 1500, but we make sure it out almost every weekend in the summer hear in WA
Great video, thanks!
Great video. Very informative. Thank you!
Satisfied with our Hurricane SD 2400 OB 2022 model. Good video by the way.
Thank you so much for letting me express my feelings about your video. You record every video post so well. Keep the hard work going and good luck. Hope to see such a beneficial videos ahead too.
Thank you for the kind words! What video would you find helpful?
I'm surely leaning towards Cobalt in the bowrider category. Great quality, great look and arguably better than all the ones suggested!
We used to have a Princecraft Ventura 190, loved it, miss it. Im now looking at a Ventura 194. Its the perfect jack of all trades kinda boat.
Great video
I have an Osborn deck boat, it's extremely stable. And surprisingly fast with a 110 on it.
Hello! Fantastic video! I’m looking for a boat for lake erie, i had a cuddy cabin before. What’s your opinion on deck boats, particularly the SR sundeck 260, for going out in a large lake like that, that you can often get 3-4footers. Should a boat like that be limited to smaller bodies of water? Thanks!!
My bias is our lake has huge waves so that is a prime concern for us. That said, I think you understated the difference in wave handling. A bow rider's narrower bow and steeper deadrise make it superior in big waves. Also, in 26 to 28', I think bow riders have higher gunnels, making them heavier. I have not seen a deck boat larger than 26 to 28', but I know fairly traditional bow riders go to 35'. If there are significant waves in your area, go with a bow rider or a tri-toon. Your review was quite excellent overall, thanks.
where would a 1998 campion allante 505 BR rate with those top 5 you listed?
You missed a manufacturer. Stingray. The hull design on their deck boat line is a great combination of bow rider and pontoon. It provides a dry ride and I have found it does well in chop. The beam is not as wide as you would find on a hurricane deck boat but not as narrow as traditional bow rider. It turns more readily without having to adjust trim and planes very easily. All in all I have found the Stingray hull design a great all around boat.
Yup I have a seaswirl 237 and it rides and handles really great for a deck boat
I had a bowrider 17.5 for a couple years. Newbie. I just got a 21 bowrider. I like speed and mine has doors. I was amazed at the quietness when I closed the windshield and doors. I didn't even feel the chill. I had no idea doors make that difference. I don't think a deck boat can do that.
1:24 right side of the screen. 223 DC has full windshield and doors
buy oarker 2120 cabjn çruser
What about crowline
Interesting. I would think that each individual class of boat's resale value is also region dependent. A V-Hull vs Deck boat's value will be different in the Pacific Northwest vs the Southeast. I may be wrong. Good info tho
What about campion for bowrider?
I like big bows and I cannot lie. You other boaters can't deny...
LOL, true statement :-)
I have a bow rider. Friend has a deck boat. I like them both. One thing I have noticed is mine "bow rider" handles rougher water better. I watched ther deck boat turn into a partial submarine. Took one right over the bow
Hey! It's Billy Bob Thornton!
Mmhmmm
Do a video on cuddy cabins
What I want to know: which brand use solid fiberglass bottom, whose gel coating is better?
I have a 1979 Viking Deck boat (24ft) and a 1994 Hurricane Deck boat (24.6 ft) Love the openness of both. But yes...they are both heavy boats.
The Viking Deck boat looks very similar to the Harris (Flotebote) from that same time frame
Does a 115 hp OB on a 18' deckboat have enough power to get a 185 lb middle aged non-professional slalom skier out of the water, or do I need the 150 hp?
Also, how is the deckboat ride on choppy water compared to a bowrider? Does it slam or cut through the waves? Thanks, Steve
Sean - after watching your videos, I have ordered my Tahoe deck boat. Should be delivered February-March 2021. The last boat I had was a bowrider and it was great. With this one, I wanted a bit more v hull and a wider deck like a pontoon. Great informational videos. Even though I am in Alabama USA, I appreciate the overviews and comparison videos. Thanks.
Awesome news Gene! What marina did you purchase from? That is very exciting and I hope you have a great year on the water next year. Thank you for your kind words :-)
@@boatinglessons Local Bass Pro Shop. They have a great service center and are 20 minutes from my lake house.
@@AlabamaSkunkApe You can't beat close to home local service :-)
@@boatinglessons My custom Tahoe 1950 came in last week. OMG... totally exceeds my expectations.
@@AlabamaSkunkApe so happy for you! Enjoy your boating this season :-)
hello can i pull a bayliner 25 foot with a 2012 infiniti qx56??? i need to know if i wont have any problems when taking it out of the water thank you so much anyone??????????????????????????
Just discovered your videos. They are great!
Thanks Scott, that means a lot!
Bow rider boats sure are handy for carrying more passengers but they can’t just be non-bow riders converted to bow riders. They have to be designed with extra reserve bow bouncy to take the extra weight or the bow won’t go up when the wave come at it! Mastercraft boats learned this the hard way.
Hi, I'm a first time boat buyer. I would appreciate any help.
1 - Stingray 168 SC is it a good boat for lakes? I'm from Toronto, we don't have ocean here but I'm still a little concerned for any unpredictable huge waves that may occur. I appreciate your feedback and suggestions, thanks in advance.
Are you planing on using it on Lake Ontario?
The wide or narrow comment oddly has matched the typical owners ive seen in both boats
We decline to comment 🤣
No cobalt or formula in the top five???
What do you think of Crownline?
I wonder the same thing....
My Happy Nest crownline is a fine boat ,just sit to high on the water for me
Yamaha?
I was disappointed you did not discuss handling and performance of deck boat at 9 to 18 mph as you made it an issue on bowriders
Why is it so hard to find small new 2020 weekend cuddy boats?
Because of Covid, a lot of people are going out and buying boats. You will find that most of the dealers are out of stock, also generally speaking you would shop this year for a boat next year, they don't tend to make huge numbers of extra units and just leave them laying around.
I agree, cuddy cabin boats are not as popular in the US as in Europe. For instance, you can't get a 2020 Bayliner VR5 cuddy in the U.S. and when I asked a rep about this, he said people simply don't buy them, so they only manufacture them on the other side of the pond.
Thank you so much. Bayliner or sea raya?
Kevin, they both hold their value well. The Sea Ray will be more expensive, and a higher quality built boat. Consider also Chaparral in your search.
Len's Cove Lessons in Boating yes. Thank you. I’ve come across those chaparral, they look amazing. As of now I’m between the 249 bayliner and sea ray 250/260. Do you think it will be as easy to get the Chaparral worked on and parts? How is the ride compared? Would you get a bayliner as a beginner. I like the Layout of the bayliner more.
Depends on the model
bayliner are entry level boats, if you are just getting into boating, and you don't want to take a chance on a used boat, a new bayliner isn't terrible because it is priced as an entry level boat. A new searay bow rider compared to bayliner was almost double when I bought mine. ive been around boats a long time and can drive boats no problem, but im not the best mechanical person so I really didn't want to take a chance on a used boat that something could go wrong and im out the 6-10 grand i would spend on it. I much rather finance 25 grand and then after a while trade it in for the better boat.
Both these boats are from the same parent company. Bayliner is the entry level like a Chevy and the Sea Ray is the higher end model. There will be difference in the price and quality of components, like fittings, but they will often be powered by the same drive systems. If you are OK with the extra money, you can't go wrong with sea ray. They are one of the most popular and also used by boat clubs.
Never did like a deck boat!
I would say stingray over Bayliner any day
Lake😂😂😂
Ultimate test is haulover bay Miami Florida.
🤣 yes that is a wild spot!
Listing Bayliner as a top manufacturer of deck boats while ignoring Princecraft is a mistake.
What are your experiences with bow riders or deck boats? Do you have a preference?
Did he just blow through that no wake zone as the outro?
The faster you go the less wake you make.....
Then he pulls away in a pontoon
Yes, that is just an editing shortcut so we can produce more content (hopefully helpful) by making less "endings". :-) Good point though that perhaps I need an ending in another type of boat filmed.
I’m only 17 I just like tubing
Nothing wrong with tubing!
Puts on a life jacket, but does not run the strap around him and buckles it. 😁
Boats are like cars , I like the one that I can ride . Swimming is not an option
baisc
Yes - that is the idea :)
I disagree
We are talking about entry angles
Healthy debate is great! Can you explain what you mean a little more?
Background music is annoying
Like a woman. Wide or narrow 😂. I prefer wide 😛🤣