Cuddy VS Center Console ride quality....

Stinky_Hooker · #1 01-24-2006, 12:18 AM

I am not trying to argue cuddy vs cc and which is better. I think we all have different needs for our boats to perform in the conditions we mostly fish in. We have already had that thread on here and that is not what this is about. This is about the ride difference
(if there is any) between the two.

I have a buddy who I just met a little while ago and he currently has a V20 center console. I told him I had the cuddy and he said his brother does as well. He also state that the cuddy rode like crap compared to his center console. ??? Do any of yall have experience comparing the ride between the two? The only thing I can figure out that might justify such a thought is the fact that the cuddy "console" is farther forward in the boat and you feel the bumps slightly more.

They are the same freaking hull correct?!?!?! :P

What are yalls thoughts?

macojoe · #2 01-24-2006, 12:27 AM

I have a cuddy and CB had the CC, I belive that the CC does ride much better!!
Cuddy has to much weight up front and slams down faster and harder!!
But I love the cuddy!! Thats why I would really like to get a ride in a dual console, Its the best of both worlds and I bet that it would ride more like the CC??

Yes the same hull, and both take a beating and handle big water for what it is!! So it all depends what you7 want and were you fish.

CapnBill · #3 01-24-2006, 12:40 AM

Stink - mac

You're both right .... Think of the physics ...
In a CC you stand/sit easily 4 feet (or more) futher aft.
Probably very near the center of gravity (CG) of the boat.
(the point about which it pivots - a fulcrum on a see-saw)

In the cuddy - you are forward of the CG ...
so you go up and down more.

Also - there nothing up forward on on CC - yeah it's light up there and it does not come down as hard on the waves as the cuddy with the extra fiberglas, and windshield, and all the stuff in the cuddy -

Also - these Deep-Vee hulls ride on their a$$,
The bow always comes up. and when they go thru wave - in a cuddy you go up and down more.

Now as to which is better - as you say - it is a matter of choice - and your needs.
Sure the CC is nice - in June - but not in November!!! - It is ciovered up by then !
The Cuddy, with a top and side curtains gives a whole lot more protection !! And having a locking cabin sure is a nice to have - not mention a place for mama and and cedar bucket! My kids keep bustin me about - why do have to have a boat without a cabin? !!!

...so having had a V20 CC, and several Bertram Mopies and Bahia Mars - that 's my $0.02 woth ...

CBill

willy · #4 01-24-2006, 01:31 AM

I agree but would add this, for me it is a lot about comfort overall, I've been beaten up on all kinds of boats but having a full windshield or a full windshield and an enclosure makes a boat very dry and comfortable, not just in November but all summer to when the afternoon winds pick up and the spray is flying. The cuddy for storage and privy use if needed is a valuable thing and again adds to comfort

Stinky_Hooker · #5 01-24-2006, 01:52 AM

Willy what you just said is EXACTLY why I got the cuddy. I was/am so sick of being blasted with water in my 18cc, of course it is only an 18. ::)

willy · #6 01-24-2006, 02:00 AM

You'd get it in a 23 footer too, I know ;)

TheTinMan · #7 01-24-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willy

You'd get it in a 23 footer too, I know ;)

could alway go with something like one of these for the nastier weather....best of BOTH worlds!

http://www.jeanscanvas.com/new_ttop.htm

willy · #8 01-24-2006, 01:31 PM

Your right Tin and if I had kept a center console that is what I would have done. I like to be able to talk in a reasonable voice on plane, keep the bulk of the wind and or spray off me, and I like to have the fishermen or family or super models be able to be comfortable too.

Blue_Runner · #9 01-24-2006, 01:49 PM

The cuddy with enclosure is nice while underway. I'm able to talk to friends and family or on the VHF like I'm sitting still.

willy · #10 01-24-2006, 03:05 PM

To be honest Blue one of the main reason I like the V20's is the comfort especially with an enclosure. To be honest I would really like an old style cabin cruiser in the 25-29 foot range. Been on them a couple of times in my younger days. Comfortable, lot of storage, lot of fishing room. Rack system for exerciising super models if needed or just take a nap. ;)