Phyrcooler
Senior Member
A separate thread regarding best motor for the BW 13 was timely as we have been considering purchasing a little Whaler for running around the bay (San Diego). I have the ability to tie it up at the marina, and it would not be carried on our Mainship. There are some great websites out there with information and history - but I am curious for those of you that have actually owned 13 footers - what is your impression of the ride? Are the newer (Post 2000/2001) redesigned hulls better in reality? (Less pounding/dryer ride). I originally was considering picking up an older one and cleaning up/restoring/repowering if needed... but a few comments I've heard say the older hulls were very rough in a chop. Curious what some of your experiences have been. I don't want to go larger for a variety of reasons and want something other than our 3.5hp tiller steered 8.5' RIB as a water-taxi/play-boat.