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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Mike - 4/16/2010 11:08 PM
Many have said the Alumacraft is a dryer ride compared to the Crestliner. What is it about the hull design that makes a difference? I know most of the Crestliner hulls have either a "modified V" 12 degree rise (on the 16' boats) and a 17 degree rise "Deep V" on the 17/18' boats. The rise is probably the same on the Alumacraft. My guess is that the 12 degree rise is not as 'Dry" as the 17 degree rise. Perhaps the larger spray rail on the Alumacraft makes a significant difference too.
Hiya,
par of the reason the Alumacraft may ride a little drier is the splash rail which on the alumacraft is rounded a bit to deflect any side splash down and away from the riders. Not sure if Crestliner has that or not. In many cases this can be a determining factor for the drier ride.
I have always felt, though, that the dry riding qualities of the boat are more due to the way the operator handles the boat in rougher seas. No matter what kind of boat a person has, if the travel forces you to go sideways or diagonally through larger oncoming waves, someone is going to get wet regardless of brand, hull style, etc.
Steve |
