19' VS 24' on rough water

[haknslash]

How big of boats are you talking about you deal with? I went out on mine on a windy rough day in the bay and played around in the pass going to the gulf. Plenty of white capped waves 3'+ coming from every direction at the mouth of the pass with lots of big fishing boats kicking up monster wakes. Was it smooth? No but it was certainly capable. I found that to keep from hitting flat you need to use the throttle a good bit to keep a good angle of attack. I think these boats are a lot more capable than our bodies can endure. Obviously the larger the boat the easier it's going to handle rougher waters than a smaller boat. I never rode in the 24' boats but I did ride in the 21' boats and you can tell the difference from the 19' boats as it sliced through chop much better. I imagine the difference is even more with the 24 footers.

 

[robert843]

How big of boats are you talking about you deal with? I went out on mine on a windy rough day in the bay and played around in the pass going to the gulf. Plenty of white capped waves 3'+ coming from every direction at the mouth of the pass with lots of big fishing boats kicking up monster wakes. Was it smooth? No but it was certainly capable. I found that to keep from hitting flat you need to use the throttle a good bit to keep a good angle of attack. I think these boats are a lot more capable than our bodies can endure. Obviously the larger the boat the easier it's going to handle rougher waters than a smaller boat. I never rode in the 24' boats but I did ride in the 21' boats and you can tell the difference from the 19' boats as it sliced through chop much better. I imagine the difference is even more with the 24 footers.

The 19's are more then capable of a lot for a 19ft boat. I just think its a comfort issue on the bigger boats things that you may have to slow down a little for on a 19 or plan your angle of attack on just are not the same on the 24 a good example is any wake or wave 3 foot or under I will not even slow down for if I a hit a 3 foot wake at the correct angle at 35 mph the boat will cut right through it. I do agree the 19 will take a lot more then the passengers will.

 

[Rob9550]

Rob did you trade in your 192 or sell it privately? How much of a hit did you take? Other than handling rougher water and interior space, what are some other things you like? I am thinking having a head would be huge...

Would you spend extra to get the X series, for the ballast?

I sold it privately and broke even. We have never used the head for anything other than storage and a place for the kids to get out of the rain. I think the thing I love the most is the hinged seats. Its amazing to not to move the seat, have someone hold it and then get what you want. The size of the ski locker is outstanding. We store our wakeboard, Big Mable and about 10 noodles with no issues.

 

[Speedling]

But it's just a little harder to get air in that big fat heavy boat!
Run it hard and enjoy!