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LAPII
02-25-2005, 01:09 AM
Just curious, a lot of people say they bought a family boat, but when I see pics of some (i.e... no swim step, possible kids jumping off back into drive, or 100mph runner) Or no room to really move around in cockpit. Now, I know opinions are like ........ so I'm looking for more on what type of features one considers or looks for in a "Family" boat.
BUSBY
02-25-2005, 01:21 AM
Well ... as you said ... just like opinions are like a**holes, the opinion of a family boat will vary.
I figure that my drag boat is a family boat. I get more family time drag boat racing w/ my 2 kids than I ever did when we went to the river.
I now get 3-4 days w/ my kids around instead of asking friends to take turns to stay and watch all of the kids for a couple of hours as we went for runs up and down the river.
So, in our case ... a "Family Boat" has turned out to be a Drag Hydro.
Have fun,
BB
Speedin' Ian
02-25-2005, 06:52 AM
Family boat = 70-75mph
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1349new_boat.jpg
Fun Boat = 105-110mph (hopefully 120 after the new motor is done in a month or two)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1349110-1024_IMG-med.JPG
bilgewiper
02-25-2005, 06:56 AM
Any boat you can get at least part of your family in at the same time AND still have fun.
lucky
02-25-2005, 07:06 AM
I grew up in jets and v drives - What i rember is the ol man having bad ass boats that we skie'd behind and all the camping we did - was great - and till you tubed at 50 and above you have not lived ... lmao
ridebig
02-25-2005, 07:09 AM
Just curious, a lot of people say they bought a family boat, but when I see pics of some (i.e... no swim step, possible kids jumping off back into drive, or 100mph runner) Or no room to really move around in cockpit. Now, I know opinions are like ........ so I'm looking for more on what type of features one considers or looks for in a "Family" boat.
What I consider a great family boat has an open bow with cuddy section so the kids have a place to rest out of the sun. Our last two boats have also included a TV/dvd system. I prefer a V bottom for more free board. For dad, he gets to chose engine package!! Check out www.sleekcraft.com they have many different lenghts to choose from with this set up. I have owned A 24',26',28' and now have a 34' Heritage with twin 496HOs. TW
Mtg Pro
02-25-2005, 07:11 AM
Family Boat , has very little to do with the second word, and everything to do with the first.
Badger301
02-25-2005, 07:36 AM
We all have our own definitions I dont think its the type of boat one may have, its how they enjoy it. For me its what i use to enjoy my weekends and vacations with my family. Thats the reason I got it. Its sort of a tool to increase our "Quality Time" together.
a catered life
02-25-2005, 08:33 AM
We all have our own definitions I dont think its the type of boat one may have, its how they enjoy it. For me its what i use to enjoy my weekends and vacations with my family. Thats the reason I got it. Its sort of a tool to increase our "Quality Time" together.
well said and i agree
the boat doesnt matter its the time the fam spends together
MRS FLYIN VEE
02-25-2005, 08:42 AM
well we have a family / pleasure boat. that is why we put an open bow in ours. the kids love it we love it and that is what makes it our family boat. :p
AquaBoogie
02-25-2005, 08:43 AM
One that floats.
bigkatboat
02-25-2005, 09:19 PM
Ian, in your flat boat.... the motor is too far back to go fast! I would not kid you! Get with someone who knows, and you will fix it. "Can you say, 36"?" "I knew you could".
WYRD
02-25-2005, 10:32 PM
Any boat with a Family in it :D
Flying Tiger
02-26-2005, 06:23 AM
Any boat the kids don't want you to sell.
Not So Fast
02-26-2005, 07:48 AM
I think it depends on where you boat and what size also. If you ocean boat then a BIG "V", if you lake boat then for sure (my 2 cents) a deck boat, my choice was Magic and its a pleasure to get on it, be in it, drive it but not cleaning it!! Good luck :2purples: :2purples: NSF PS Make that a cat for sure!!!
ratso
02-26-2005, 08:19 AM
Bayliner... :idea:
Coleitis22
02-26-2005, 09:35 AM
Just curious, a lot of people say they bought a family boat, but when I see pics of some (i.e... no swim step, possible kids jumping off back into drive, or 100mph runner) Or no room to really move around in cockpit. Now, I know opinions are like ........ so I'm looking for more on what type of features one considers or looks for in a "Family" boat.
Family Boat http://www.goshen.edu/~joelrf/hongkong/galleries/vietnam/pages/BoatVietnam.htm
I think you can get about 12 families in this Mekong Delta Step Hull :p
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 09:36 AM
Bayliner... :idea:
Beat me to it... ;)
Speedin' Ian
02-26-2005, 09:50 AM
Ian, in your flat boat.... the motor is too far back to go fast! I would not kid you! Get with someone who knows, and you will fix it. "Can you say, 36"?" "I knew you could".
Thanks for the advice, but the boat ran 107 with a tired motor and takes a perfect set. We'll see what happens this year with the new motor, if it doesn't set right with the new motor I'll consider making some changes. Keep in mind the position of the motor has a lot to do with the hull, and this is an ex top fuel boat that was set-up by Norm Grimes back in the day. YOu know waht they say, if ain't broke don't fix it!
NorCal Gameshow
02-26-2005, 09:57 AM
my old schiada flat was a great family boat...when the kids were small we'd take it to piru, float around, have lunch,and wifey would read a book on the deck. the kids could idle it in the coves....
it's what you make it :cool:
WYRD
02-26-2005, 10:34 AM
Bayliner... :idea:
From experience????? Which wife did you leave that too?
ratso
02-26-2005, 11:29 AM
Luckily I got to hang on to all my boats... :hammer2:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 11:33 AM
Luckily I got to hang on to all my boats... :hammer2:
So all your exxxes live in Texas and are boatless? :)
ratso
02-26-2005, 11:35 AM
So all your exxxes live in Texas and are boatless? :)
They just call me to work on their boyfriend's boats when they are broken down... seriously. :wink:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 11:37 AM
They just call me to work on their boyfriend's boats when they are broken down... seriously. :wink:
Why that's Whacko... er um uh... Waco... for you...LOL! ;)
ratso
02-26-2005, 11:38 AM
Why that's Whacko... er um uh... Waco... for you...LOL! ;)
Damn straight podna... :D
WYRD
02-26-2005, 11:40 AM
They just call me to work on their boyfriend's boats when they are broken down... seriously. :wink:
That and they want to reap the benifits one last time!!!!!!!! :cool:
ratso
02-26-2005, 11:50 AM
That and they want to reap the benifits one last time!!!!!!!! :cool:
They usually all come to realize that I'm not such a bad guy after all. :rolleyes: :notam:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 11:54 AM
They usually all come to realize that I'm not such a bad guy after all. :rolleyes: :notam:
Not so bad at fixing boats? :confused: :wink:
ratso
02-26-2005, 11:55 AM
Not so bad at fixing boats? :confused: :wink:
I'm better at fixing boats than marriages. :hammer2:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 11:57 AM
I'm better at fixing boats than marriages. :hammer2:
I think that could be because most boats can be fixed, some marriages can't... :skull:
ratso
02-26-2005, 11:58 AM
I think that could be because most boats can be fixed, some mairrages can't... :skull:
Good point, although either can be just as nerveracking as the other...
WYRD
02-26-2005, 12:00 PM
I think that could be because most boats can be fixed, some marriages can't... :skull:
Ya know they did a study and found that most divorces are caused by marriage. Just thought I would share that info.. :boxingguy
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:01 PM
Good point, although either can be just as nerveracking as the other...
And both can be knucklebusters too... :boxingguy
Just kidding....
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:03 PM
Ya know they did a study and found that most divorces are caused by marriage. Just thought I would share that info.. :boxingguy
Yep, maybe it's an epidemic that could be solved by banning marriage altogether...
Interesting that a recent study showed that in Sacramento in some recent year (2001 I think) 8.7 of 10 marriages ended in divorce. Now that's scary. :rolleyes:
WYRD
02-26-2005, 12:10 PM
Yep, maybe it's an epidemic that could be solved by banning marriage altogether...
Interesting that a recent study showed that in Sacramento in some recent year (2001 I think) 8.7 of 10 marriages ended in divorce. Now that's scary. :rolleyes:
That is scary but I cant say I haven't helped those numbers along I am on #2 now!!!
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:11 PM
That is scary but I cant say I haven't helped those numbers along I am on #2 now!!!
I seem to be the pillar of stability, now working on my 30th year with wife #1...
WYRD
02-26-2005, 12:14 PM
I seem to be the pillar of stability, now working on my 30th year with wife #1...
Well congrats to you my brother...............It is your wife you are with right??!!!! :crossx:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:16 PM
Well congrats to you my brother...............It is your wife you are with right??!!!! :crossx:
She has nothing to do with my girlfriend, if that's what you are asking... :p ;) J/K...
Yes that's the wife I'm with...
WYRD
02-26-2005, 12:18 PM
She has nothing to do with my girlfriend, if that's what you are asking... :p ;) J/K...
Yes that's the wife I'm with...
well here is to wives, girlfriends, and mistresses I pray the three never meet :hammer2: :wink:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:19 PM
well here is to wives, girlfriends, and mistresses I pray the three never meet :hammer2: :wink:
Ed Zachary...
ratso
02-26-2005, 12:19 PM
well here is to wives, girlfriends, and mistresses I pray the three never meet :hammer2: :wink:
LMAO... :crossx:
Kim Hanson
02-26-2005, 12:24 PM
well here is to wives, girlfriends, and mistresses I pray the three never meet :hammer2: :wink:
If it ever happens, just plead the 5th. like I did.........( . )( . ).......... :p
Kim Hanson
02-26-2005, 12:26 PM
Ed Zachary...
No Kim Hanson and they did all meet up and I walked in to HELL that afternoon.........( . )( . )............. :220v:
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:27 PM
No Kim Hanson and they did all meet up and I walked in to HELL that afternoon.........( . )( . )............. :220v:
DOH!!!! :hammer2: :eat:
WYRD
02-26-2005, 12:29 PM
If it ever happens, just plead the 5th. like I did.........( . )( . ).......... :p
Thats my story and I am sticking to it!! :shift:
Kim Hanson
02-26-2005, 12:29 PM
DOH!!!! :hammer2: :eat:
Talk about lost for words :cry: :p ..........( . )( . )..........
Dr. Eagle
02-26-2005, 12:36 PM
Talk about lost for words :cry: :p ..........( . )( . )..........
Yeah, I could imagine the sweat starting to pour from the brow...
that would suck! I imagine they started their own Kim Hanson support group to bash you with all those you had wronged over the years... :hammer2:
DryHeatOnly
02-26-2005, 08:18 PM
One where the kids can truly play hide-n-go-seek :D :D (i.e., a yacht!)
I think my 25' open bow with a mid cuddy is right on target though. ;) Even though I have a swim step, the kids (and especially their friends) have to be aware of the outdrive at all times. I'm always reminding them about not flailing their arms and legs when they're behind the boat.