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Looking for an inboard ski boat for a large lake which tends to get pretty rough at times. I wouldn't be out there on the big surf days, but I'd like something that can handle a little rough stuff. Budget is <$10,000, ideally in the $6-7k range.
I've basically ruled out getting a 2001, as I've been in them on choppy days and found they get tossed around a bit.
How do you all feel about the barefoot's for this purpose? I'm also looking at Southwinds, which are a bit more classically styled of course, but reportedly take the chop pretty well. From what I'm reading though, it sounds like the Southwind and the Barefoot have the same(ish) hull, and pound for pound I'll take the styling of a Barefoot over the Southwind any day.
Any suggestions? Other models I should consider? Frankly, if I could find a reasonably nice Fish or Cuddy Nautique (even somewhat out of my price range) I'd probably make a move on that, although I realize that's a different category altogether.
Appreciate the help. I've been asking on CCfan as well, just wanted to see if there were any other opinions.
I've basically ruled out getting a 2001, as I've been in them on choppy days and found they get tossed around a bit.
How do you all feel about the barefoot's for this purpose? I'm also looking at Southwinds, which are a bit more classically styled of course, but reportedly take the chop pretty well. From what I'm reading though, it sounds like the Southwind and the Barefoot have the same(ish) hull, and pound for pound I'll take the styling of a Barefoot over the Southwind any day.
Any suggestions? Other models I should consider? Frankly, if I could find a reasonably nice Fish or Cuddy Nautique (even somewhat out of my price range) I'd probably make a move on that, although I realize that's a different category altogether.
Appreciate the help. I've been asking on CCfan as well, just wanted to see if there were any other opinions.
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