On my shortlist is the 895 Weekender or Sport
Apr 11, 2023 21:48:36 GMT
Post by kazinvan on Apr 11, 2023 21:48:36 GMT
We are a family of 4 (twins nearly 10 years old) and live in Vancouver, Canada so PNW conditions. Currently have a 22' runabout which has a 250 Merc sterndrive and looking to upgrade in the next couple of years to a boat we can spend 2-3 days on. Narrowed my options and I think the Jeanneau boats are at the top right now based on size/price/features. Also considering something like a SeaRay Sundancer.
Torn between the Weekender and the Sport, pros and cons to both. I want to do a little bit of fishing and definitely will be crabbing so the sport seems better in terms of usable deck space in the back. The front seating is nice, and makes it a much better day boat when you have some friends on board. The Weekender is better for the weekend family trips with more space inside, better aft seating, and a bigger galley. Decisions
On a different note, some areas we want to explore only allow dinghy access. How are owners of the 895s managing this? Inflatable in the storage locker? Kayaks on the roof rack? Swim to shore? Ocean is chilly around here even in the summer.
Torn between the Weekender and the Sport, pros and cons to both. I want to do a little bit of fishing and definitely will be crabbing so the sport seems better in terms of usable deck space in the back. The front seating is nice, and makes it a much better day boat when you have some friends on board. The Weekender is better for the weekend family trips with more space inside, better aft seating, and a bigger galley. Decisions
On a different note, some areas we want to explore only allow dinghy access. How are owners of the 895s managing this? Inflatable in the storage locker? Kayaks on the roof rack? Swim to shore?
Ocean is chilly around here even in the summer.
