Choosing the Right Hull

**jackriver** · 09-20-2010, 08:31 PM

I'm still deciding on which used boat to buy (although I think I've narrowed it a bit) and I need opinions on hull type. I want a performer, but I also want something that will put my wife at ease when it gets choppy (rules out flat-bottoms). I'm talking Parker (or Havasu) choppy. I want something that's safe for the wife and kids, pull 'em around on the skis/tube and handle safely. But I also want something that I can unload (kids and wife) and take a buddy out late in the day (or early in the morning) and have some fun.

Is it fair to say that something like a gullwing will handle the chop better than something like a Bahner semi v? I'm only really interested in a 18 or 19' jet. I've been looking over 19' open bow gullwings, Bahners, and similar. Thoughts or experiences? Thanks.

**75 TX** · 09-20-2010, 08:37 PM

My TX19 handles chop considerably better than my old Miller 19' jet. I don't think I'd take either to Parker....damn sure not havazoo. If those are your two preferred locations I'd look into a 21' jet or even a 21' vdrive cruiser. Something with more freeboard than a 19' jet. My .02 cents.

**84Condor** · 09-21-2010, 02:03 AM

i agree with TX... my 19' winger handles it pretty good, but damn man i get scuuuuurd of big chop, dont want to break it in half haha.

**nick** · 09-21-2010, 07:36 AM

If you are going to be spending all your time in Havasu or Parker you should really set 21' as the smallest boat I would consider if I were you.

Last summer we took my dads 21' open bow jet boat (decent amount of freeboard) to Havasu on a Tuesday and the chop that was caused by the wind and the few boaters that were out that day made it hard to boat on that lake.

**TRG** · 09-21-2010, 07:38 AM

21' Daytona! enough said!

**blender over** · 09-21-2010, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by TRG

21' Daytona! enough said!

yep!

**wpy3** · 09-21-2010, 08:33 AM

Thats it

Originally Posted by blender over

yep!

Originally Posted by TRG

21' Daytona! enough said!

**jackriver** · 09-21-2010, 08:42 AM

I hear ya! 90% of the time we'd be in Parker. I used to have a flat bottom and couldn't even think about taking it out on the big weekends. I like the 19' open bow gullwing. I would love to buy a 21' Daytona, but I think that's probably out of my budget (I'd have to check the money tree). I also like the Bahner. Damn. Decisions, decisions. Eventually, I'll figure it out.

Anyone see a good deal on a 21' Daytona recently?

**75 TX** · 09-21-2010, 08:50 AM

21" Daytona may not have enough freeboard to comfortably handle the chop.
vdrive cruiser. http://www.performanceboats.com//showthread.php?t=46076

**Squirtcha?** · 09-21-2010, 08:56 AM

Havasu? Might have a problem turning it around at Parker though.

**TINTDESIGNZ** · 09-21-2010, 09:01 AM

Gullwings can handle a little chop-but chop and rollers are different beasts!

**jackriver** · 09-21-2010, 09:12 PM

Of all the boats, I'm leaning toward a 19' gullwing.

And, yes, a 47' cigarette hauler would work just fine in Havasu, LOL. I hardly ever go to Havasu though, for that reason.

**84Condor** · 09-21-2010, 09:49 PM

how much you looking to spend on a GW? mine isnt for sale nor is it an open bow, just asking i may be able to find ya one.

**moneysucker** · 09-21-2010, 10:21 PM

There is a clean Open bow gullwing in san diego on CL. It is a predator hull Built by SDPM on the boards. The mold is now Rousse performance boats.

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