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Revenge 22 freeboard
AK153	#1  Posted on 10/22/07 - 8:01 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 15 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/16/06	I have asked a lot of advice from many members over the last few months on purchasing a larger Whaler. I apologize for asking so many questions but I have to be solid with my decision making. Some very sound information with different perspectives has guided me towards the Revenge 22WT models. After closely examining a Revenge V22 I was concerned with the freeboard. I measured roughly 18" and with a one year year old baby boy(who I believe is part monkey!) this makes me a little nervous. My research tells me this is a fairly accurate number. It would be nice to have a little more freeboard for the little one. I don't want to push to hard and end up having a Whaler that doesn't suit my growing needs.(sort of like my Super Sport!) Could I please get some feedback from other owners who may have encountered the same situation? Thanks for your time, Mel
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 10/24/07 - 5:45 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Mel, You could always add some custom side rails. 6 or 8 inch high, whatever you might feel comfortable with.. Or a short leash on him so he can't get too close to the edge until a little older.... Just a thought.
Phil T	#3  Posted on 10/24/07 - 7:34 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Mel - I have a 3 year old. When he was younger and on the boat, either I or my partner had a hand on him (literally) at all times. As he has gotten older, I had him in the boat while on the trailer in the yard and taught him about always having his vest on before he gets in, always hold on to a rail or handle moving around and never to climb over the sides, stern or over the bow. I am very strict about "boat rules". We spent countless hours over 6 months. Now he is in a phase of not wanting to be in the boat while in the water, only on the trailer. Go figure. I think if you have him under direct supervision (active, not passive) it will be okay. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
AK153	#4  Posted on 10/25/07 - 7:27 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 15 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/16/06	Thanks for the replies. Joe, That's a good suggestion as long as it doesn't interfere with boarding. I also have thought about the leash idea. CBO, You are absolutely correct and we have already started his training this summer. I guess if he can do alright in a 15 Super Sport he should be fine in a Revenge. Now I'll just have to wait for the right one to come along. Thanks again, Mel