Big Water Boat Suggestions

[LakeWinni]

I fish a pretty large lake (~80 sq miles) and often fish offshore. I get tossed around way too much in my 16 footer when I'm spot locked on a hump in the middle of the lake. The lake is rocky so I think aluminum would be better in case of a bump but I am pretty careful so open to anything. I also worry about large wakes swamping me. Something stable 20-22 ft with a draft less than 13 inches. Any smaller outfits making great boats I may not have heard of?

[Deephaven]

That screams big tiller to me:  Lund 2075 Pro Guide, Ranger 620T, Skeeter W2000T, Yar-craft 2095btx, Warrior 2090 BTT.  They take big water really well, have bass boat like storage, large front platforms and tons of space.  Only disadvantage is no windshield when you are running and not the fastest boats on the lake.  

[Fishes in trees]

The model numbers don't come to mind this instant, but I'm pretty sure there is something in the Express catalog that would meet your needs.

[slonezp]

Smaller outfits? You mean less expensive then the "big guys"?

[TOXIC]

I have no firsthand experience but a look at who runs these boats would make them worth a look to me.  http://reconboats.com/team-recon/

[Jigfishn10]

I'm assuming you're fishing Lake Winnipesaukee?

[Deephaven]

17 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

I'm assuming you're fishing Lake Winnipesaukee?

And I figured Winnibigoshish

[Jigfishn10]

3 minutes ago, Deephaven said:

And I figured Winnibigoshish

I guess it doesn't matter...I do like your suggestion though, unless one would opt for more of a saltwater vessel? 

[Deephaven]

21 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

I guess it doesn't matter...I do like your suggestion though, unless one would opt for more of a saltwater vessel? 

Winnibigoshish is 88 sq mi so I figured.  Also a classic offshore lake.  I bought a tiller for partly the OP's reasons and the other that I regularly fish with 2 little boys and maybe their friends.  Steering wheels get in the way.  The front casting platforms on big water boats are also not super bass friendly in comparison to big tillers either.  Was a bit of the best of both worlds for me and figure it fit what the OP is looking for if he can deal with holding onto the motor.  As for that, with the power steering on my boat at 40mph you can take your hand off the tiller and it tracks perfect...not that I am recommending that anyone do that, but relaxing your grip is fine and shows the power of the tiller systems.

[roadwarrior]

https://www.rangerboats.com/saltwater/bay-ranger/bay-series/2260.html

[gim]

My folks have a Warrior 2090 tiller with a 4-stroke 150 hp Merc on it.  They exclusively use it on big lakes to walleye fish, primarily in competition.  It has hydraulic steering on the tiller.  They do not bass fish.

 

There are downsides to such a large, heavy watercraft though.  You will burn up a lot more gas towing it and using it because of the weight, especially compared to what you've been using in a 16 foot boat.  You'll also need a much bigger towing vehicle if you don't already have one.  And a bigger spot in the garage.  Bigger boats cost more to purchase and maintain too.

 

I'm pretty sure if you went with a 20 foot fiberglass boat you wouldn't get "tossed around" nearly as much.  If that is the ultimate goal then so be it.

[WRB]

Wave stability is tied to free board height and center of gravity, not length but width.

I see 15’ Boston Whalers 30 miles out in the ocean running to and from Catalina island in 6’ seas.

Tom

[SC53]

Best bet is probably a bay boat in the 20-22’ range. They are designed to handle the rough chops of open bays. They have front and rear platforms, some have rod lockers, trolling motor setups, higher sides, basically a saltwater bass boat on steroids. 
I had a 2101 Century years ago and would bass fish one day and could run offshore of Cape Canaveral here in Florida the next day, weather permitting of course.