GV17 or OB17 for skiing?

BillyV12 · Post by **BillyV12** » Mon Aug 26, 2002 11:27 pm

Okay, I´ve got the GV17 plans and may get the OB17 plans, too. Which one of these would make the better pleasure ski boat? I´m not looking for a performance ski boat, just something to play around with, fish, explore, cruise..... Awhile back in the old forums, it was said that a fin might be needed. Anyone have any thoughts on that now? Or would the small V that these have be okay for that without the fin? I would rather not have to put one on. That´s why I´ve been looking for a little more V. They both look like great boats. Thanks. [ This message was edited by: BillyV12 on 27-08-2002 00:23 ]

JohnM · Post by **JohnM** » Tue Aug 27, 2002 12:03 am

hi billy, i say build the gv17 because then you have more deck space, but i really don´t know anything about boats.

JimW · Post by **JimW** » Wed Aug 28, 2002 8:14 am

I do know about pleasure ski boats and the gV17 would make a slightly better "pleasure" ski boat than the OB17. Key word slightly. I think that seating will be more condusive for observers, and more space to "stretch out" ans relax. I skied for years from a Boston Whaler 16-6 which is very close to the GV17. It won´t be a fishing limiter either.

JimW · Post by **JimW** » Wed Aug 28, 2002 8:17 am

Forgot, I don´t think a fin would be needed if you´re not doing competitive skiing. If a strong slalom skier starts pulling the transom around too much, one could be added. But it wouldn´t be required unless this bothered you. Jim

anonymous · Post by **anonymous** » Wed Aug 28, 2002 9:56 am

Jim, Thanks for your ideas. I think that´s the answer I´ve been looking for. I never paid attention to what I used to ski behind. Whatever somebody had that ran. Thanks again, Billy

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