responses

maxwell eaton · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject: responses

Thanks to all that have responded to my questions of earlier today. I appreciate it very much. I have been doing more reading on this site and many of you are suggesting the 22 is more convenient for cruising the canals and rivers! Think I had better re-consider before moving forwrd with a 25. The only real reason for my interest in the 25 is to give my Dearly Beloved a little privacy in the enclosed head. There must be another way. Thanks. Max

thataway · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

Keeping the mate happy is very important. However, having cruised both a 25 and a 22 there is a real difference if you are going to do any long distance cruising. The 25 has more storage, the enclosed head and shower, the hanging locker, and a bigger and more accessable bunk, plus you have the fairly easy conversion to a dinette from the navigator seat.

However, the way that a well set up 25 handles chop and even heavier seas is definately better than a 22. After adding the Permatrim and setting the boat up properly the difference is very apparent.

The real negitive of the 25 is the weight to trailer. If you already have a 3/4 or larger truck, then it is a non issue.

DaveS · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: responses

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject:

I can't tell you how many boaters/sailors we've known over the years who don't go out as often or at all because "Momma ain't happy." If the wife says, "Buy a pontoon boat," you are better off doing that because you will get to use it together. Yes, I realize that's not what she said... my example is to show you that you are MUCH better off having your significant other completely involved in the buying decision.

Originally, I was thinking the 22 because of the price and the weight. The Blonde said, "The 25," and she was absolutely right for our style of cruising. We make these decisions together because we will be using the boat together. Not to try to color your decision, but you will pay the price many times over if you aren't both happy with the decision. Wink

Either boat is a fine boat. You two know your situation better than this group. Good luck with the decisions.

Best wishes,
Jim B.

Guerillabill · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: responses

cemiii · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

Happy Dearly Beloved,
Happy Nearly Beheaded!

matt_unique · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:34 am Post subject: So true