deadrise 12degree or 14degree unsure?

[Big Daddy Don]

I'am looking at a new jet boat an the dealer has a 22ft Harborcraft with a 345hp multi port 6liter with a lot of goodies on it for a great price. The boat is a brandnew 2002 an they want it out to make room for 2003, the only problem I see is it has a 12 degree deadrise on it, I'am concerned about the ride on a rough lake, I'll be on lakes more often then not, should I really be worried if I don't plan on trying to ride out big storms, will a 12 degree get me around big water with out making me wish I found another boat?

 

[Boatist]

Re: deadrise 12degree or 14degree unsure?

Big Don<br />A lot of factors affect the ride. 12 Degrees of Deadrise should be fine for most lakes. If you get into big swells like the ocean or the great lakes can make quite a difference. In normal chop from boats and and wind the entry of the bow has more affect than the stern deadrise. I do not know your boat but a 22 foot with a big heavy engine like yours should ride quite well as long as the bow has a farely sharp angle. Also the deeper the deadrise in the stern the more fuel you will use and also require more power to reach same speed. <br />Ask for a test ride before you make your decision. Out here most dealears will give you a free ride to make the sell. Some charge a small fee but even most of them return the fee if you do not like the boat. If you do like the boat then it is applied to the downpayment. I hope you get some replies from someone who has had a ride in your model boat.

 

[Bondo]

Re: deadrise 12degree or 14degree unsure?

Also, in general, Jets require a Flatter stern/bottom.......

 

[charleswmoore]

Re: deadrise 12degree or 14degree unsure?

Big Daddy,<br />I can't talk about your particular boat but I can talk about the amount of transom angle. In the past two years I just migrated from a Cobia deep V<br />that had 24 degrees or better and moved into a Eastern with 8 degrees. As long as the bow has a sharp angle of entry and in a sea of 4 to 6 footers as long as you can protect the transom (meaning keep the bow down) it isn't a problem. One thing I do like about the arrangement is that the boat is stable. In my old Cobia I would chase an adult or even big kids around the cockpit with the trim tabs.(Almost to the point of stresfull) <br />In my case I fish more than I run so a little pounding versus being comfortable the remainder of the day says a lot. Also the Cobia was a 24'<br />boat and it took a lot of ponies to get it up on plane versus the 27 footer that runs circles around it. Now the eastern has a full keel which may be off setting some of the lack of deadrise but my opinion is that 22 foot with 14 degrees would be an excellent compromise which is what all boats are. Any more deadrise on a boat that size would have you leaning sideways all day and<br />Sc___ that. Been there done that.

 

[Mumblerone]

Re: deadrise 12degree or 14degree unsure?

I wouldn't be concerned, one way or the other about two degrees. You'll never feel the difference.