Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: smirked or not
Posted by chiburis4 on 12/18/07 - 6:26 PM
#1
I'm new to this site, never had a whaler before and I just bought a 72' Katama non-smirked. Is one better than the other? Anything to watch out for? Thanks and what a great website!
Posted by Joe Kriz on 12/18/07 - 7:19 PM
#2
chiburis4,
Welcome to WhalerCentral.
The later Smirked hulls rode slightly better and had a little less water spray in sloppy conditions.
Not that big of a deal unless you do this 8 hours a day....
I'm sure you will enjoy your Whaler.........
Posted by Jeff on 12/18/07 - 7:22 PM
#3
Yes the smirked hulls to ride a bit better but the non smirked hulls tend to be faster with the same Hp than the same smirked hull. :D Everything has it's goods and bads.
Edited by Jeff on 12/18/07 - 7:23 PM
Posted by Binkie on 12/20/07 - 5:17 PM
#4
I`ve ridden both smirked and non smirked 13 footer, and never saw an advantage one had over the other. I always felt that the smirked hull were slightly better looking from the bow.
Rich