Picking the right boat configuration

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:21:31 -0400

Choosing the right configuration or deck layout for your preferred boating activity is just as important as choosing the right hull shape. Some configurations are much better suited to certain activities than others, so it is important to get it right from the outset. The Runabout The runabout consists of a short forward windscreen with forward steering, twin pedestal seats or back-to-back seats, along with at least two rear passengers seats, normally situated in the transom corners. Like the console configuration, the runabout has plenty of open interior deck space, making it ideal for recreational skiing, bay fishing and cruising. Runabouts have very low windscreens and are designed to be driven from a seated position, with the seating well forward towards the bow. This tends to lead to very limited crew protection and an impractical helm driving position. Running a runabout through choppy seas can be uncomfortable, especially in harder riding aluminium boats. With some boats you can stand at the helm, but this usually leaves you completely exposed to the wind and spray. Fitting a bimini top can solve this problem, but because the windscreen is mounted down low, it is then impossible to stand at the helm. **End Summary** Topics: boats for sale]]> used quintrex boats]]> new boats for sale]]> catamaran boats]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Andrew Galwey is the CEO/manager of Marine Publications Pty Ltd and the publisher of Trailerboat Fisherman and Australian Boating magazines. We provide the platform for buy and sell facility of boats like runabout boats , savage boats , bayliner bowrider and other boating.

BOAT BUYING GUIDE

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:42:14 -0500

With summer around the corner and the boat show season drawing to a close, Andrew Galwey looks at the how-to of buying your dream boat at the right price. As the fine spring weather melds into the warm and sunny summer conditions many of us get the first urge to get out on the water. And a fair portion will no doubt be thinking of taking the plunge and buying their own pride and joy to take to the water for themselves. For those who are considering just this, you will no doubt be conscious of the many considerations that come with buy a boat. With burgeoning boat shows, determined sales staff and dealers and even the increased foreign presence on the local boating market, it can seem like a daunting task just getting started. To that end the best thing you can do when starting out is to make a list of the things you want in a boat, in order of importance. Take some time to think of what you are really after. **End Summary** Topics: Buy a boat]]> Buy used boat]]> Buy new boat]]> Used boats for sale]]> Used boats]]> New boats]]> Boat sales]]> Where to buy boat]]> Boat for sale]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Andrew Galwey is the CEO/manager of Marine Publications Pty Ltd, Heâs the publisher of Trailerboat Fisherman and Australian Boating magazines and the owner and developer of marinews.com Pty Ltd. We offers New boats , buy and sell boats facility and boats for sale to Australian based dealers and individuals.

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Picking the right boat configuration

BOAT BUYING GUIDE