A common question often asked when purchasing a speedboat is whether the future owner wants a cabin or open bow model. A cabin boat, as its name implies, it is the one that has a cabin. This part, covered and closed, can be larger or smaller, and other facilities depending on the model choosen. The boat with an open bow has… Exactly: the open bow. Making this decision you must keep in mind some crucial questions. You need to know where you will sail, with whom navigate, for what purpose and even consider whether you have children or not.
When dealing with the navigation location, in addition to the dimensions and power of the speedboat, also consider the proximity to the support points. For example, when navigating dams, rivers or lakes, whose distance to marinas, clubs or even the shores is relatively short, you can consider an open bow boat. As if there is any sudden change of time, you can access shelter locations more easily. Besides the boat with an open bow provides better weight distribution in the vessel and better interaction between pilot and passengers.
The fact of having small children brings the concern of sheltering the children from the sun and the rain. However, a small cabin boat does not have air conditioning in the cabin, and you will have to rely on natural ventilation very good or your cabin tends to turn into a sauna. A simple alternative to this is the sun canopy with full closure. In addition to the investment considerably be smaller, you’ll have more space for passengers.
By offering comfort and practicality, the cabin boat is one of the most in demand speedboats in the market, in addition to being excellent for family outings. Regarding the size, cabin boats can be divided into two main types. Between 21 and 30 feet, the cabin normally functions as a protected space, recommended for cruising during the day and for those who wants to sail with children or elderly people. The bigger vessels over 30 feet have more comfortable cabins and space to stay overnight, sheltering a larger number of people. Experts claim that boats up to 30 feet are the most suitable for novice sailors. For cabin boats, it is recommended those with size around 26/27 feet. Did you like these tips? Coral has boats of different models, cabins, and open bow, with features and functions that will certainly meet your needs. Discover our catalog and contact us.
