Best Boat For Back Problems On High Wind Lake

[BassCats]

I have a bad back from serving in Iraq. I was wondering what would have a smoother ride in rough water. 

 

I was looking at a center console and a deep V boat. the center console I was looking at are based on bass boat hulls but with center console. The Deep V boat is more like the walleye boats you see on great lakes.

 

The lake I live and work on gets very rough around 4ft waves with just 10mph winds.

 

[Dwight Hottle]

I would seriously look at a deep V boat with a higher degree of dead rise. Think like 15 to 19 degrees of deadrise. The deeper the dead rise the easier the re-entry after hitting a bigger wave. If you want a bass boat ranger makes a modified deep vee for the great lakes in their multi-species lineup. Look at the 620vs fisherman or 619 or 621. You could also get air ride pedestals that cushion the ride or suspension seat that isolated the roughness from the drivers seat.

[tomustang]

I don't drive in rough waters but if I did I would look into using suspension seats, they use them in offroading to provide better shock absorption for the body

[slonezp]

I would seriously look at a deep V boat with a higher degree of dead rise. Think like 15 to 19 degrees of deadrise. The deeper the dead rise the easier the re-entry after hitting a bigger wave. If you want a bass boat ranger makes a modified deep vee for the great lakes in their multi-species lineup. Look at the 620vs fisherman or 619 or 621. You could also get air ride pedestals that cushion the ride or suspension seat that isolated the roughness from the drivers seat.

Agree

[tnriverluver]

I have a very bad back now going on 20 years.  I only have aluminum flatbottom and Mod V boats now so I try to avoid rough water when possible but that always isn't.  I put some Tempress Navistyle Highbacks in both boats and am astounded at the difference they make with my back.  Excellent support and they hold you snug to keep you from shifting around in the seat in rough water conditions.  I can sit in these all day whereas the cheap Wallyworld seats I could only sit for 30 minutes before I had to get up and move around.  Because of my legs not working well from my back injuries I usually sit while fishing.

[Pete-K]

That is the reason I have a Lund. Could not find a boat that did not beat me to death. And being I'm disabled between my back and heart. A rough ride in a boat and I'm done for weeks. The Lund I can still run almost wide open in waters the bass boats slow down or get beat to death. But its not a dry ride.

Pete

[Nitrofreak]

I would seriously look at a deep V boat with a higher degree of dead rise. Think like 15 to 19 degrees of deadrise. The deeper the dead rise the easier the re-entry after hitting a bigger wave. If you want a bass boat ranger makes a modified deep vee for the great lakes in their multi-species lineup. Look at the 620vs fisherman or 619 or 621. You could also get air ride pedestals that cushion the ride or suspension seat that isolated the roughness from the drivers seat.

X2 , and thank you for serving !!

[tnriverluver]

Also buy the longest boat you can afford and tow.  Longer equals smoother ride.

[cadman]

_{I have a 619VS Ranger and I love my boat. Not the fastest boat on the water, but when the wind kicks up, I'm dry and the ride is exceptionally smooth. When the waves really start rolling the big bass boats all seem to slow down. Also I'm a bass fisherman, and there is plenty of storage space and a rear deck you can put on the Rangers to make a fishing platform.}

[MacP]

The Stratos multispecies boats are really nice.  I like the 1760 DV.  It's like 20,000 grand too!  Triton has really nice offerings and so does Ranger.

 

I see your in Texas. 

 

I saw this guy:  http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2006-Ranger-190-Reata-371967

 

68 hours on that 200 and already equipped with really nice electronics.  That boat is awesome as well. 

 

I've got two Aluminum boats and they aren't that great at going through rough water, I do like them towing and smaller motor sizes though!   My smaller boat, a Grumman Cayuga is great for fishing in chop.  It's not that great running in it.  Too light.

[BassCats]

Thank you for all your information. I will not be buying a boat for a couple months, have some debt to pay off first. Just wanted to know what I should look at for my back.

 

thanks again.