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[maxwell eaton]

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]

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]

The only real reason for my interest in the 25 is to give my Dearly Beloved a little privacy in the enclosed head. Max

Whatever the "Dearly Beloved" wants, you should get. In my experience, if they are happy, then everyone is happy.... :wink .

I had the reverse situation of most folks.... with my "Dearly Beloved", I couldn't get her interested in the 25' at all....(had to drag her on the 25' at the boat show and she still preferred the 22'), she said "the porta potty is just fine for me".

After 5 years with the 22' she is still happy with that decision, however, I sense that she would not be adverse to a larger vessel now....probably so she can bring more "cooking appliances" along. On our last trip we had five "cooking appliances". Two are propane fueled, two electric and of course the Wallas stove. She loves cooking food in the electric toaster oven while plugged into shore power, but it sure takes up a LOT of space. (The food tastes excellent by the way). :thup

 

[JamesTXSD]

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]

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

I've been thinking about getting a portable privacy enclosure that attaches to the bimini and provides an instant private head on the deck area.

These stay rolled up under the bimini until needed. Then you drop them down and have privacy.

I found several of these, including the one at http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Easy-Up-Privacy-Partition-Bimini/dp/B001BW6JKQ

Seems like a easy solution and a way to get the porta-potti out of the sleeping quarters

Bill

 

[cemiii]

Happy Dearly Beloved,
Happy Nearly Beheaded!

 

[matt_unique]

... you are MUCH better off having your significant other completely involved in the buying decision.

...
Jim B.

So true and so important...I made sure the Admiral was there for all test drives. She knew exactly what to expect for the first overnight trip.