222 ride quality

[davec56]

Hi everyone,

I was looking to buy a 22ft center console. Can anyone tell me how the 222 boat rides in chop? I had a Sea Pro 19 that was a good boat but slammed alot. I'm looking for something with a good ride and I like Gradys.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[striped bass]

Dave:
I have a 225G, same hull as a 222. In a gnarly chop over 2 feet I have to slow down to about 15 - 18 mph to avoid knocking the Admiral around. Doesn't bother me but the crew can get bumped around. Also consider that you are up higher in a 222 with just a leaning post and a higher center of gravity which gives you less to hold on to as opposed to sitting down in a captain's chair in a DC.

 

[no problem]

It's all relative. The 222 will certainly be better than the 19 Sea Pro. The only way to tell if its what you want is a sea trial :lol: sounds like a case of the 2 foot-itus for sure. Happy shopping.

 

[magicalbill]

no problem has the key.
Go out in the one you want to buy or another boat with the same hull and see if you like it.
That's what I did before I bought my Seafarer 22.
Waayy too much money to spend unless you know for a fact you'll be happy with the ride.

 

[Bama96]

The 222 will do fine in that chop. I had an 07' and it was a nice ride. Much heavier than that sea Pro. Will be night and day difference IMO.

 

[BobP]

It's all subjective, do your own sea trial or spend some else's money buying it.

 

[imcnee]

I have a Tournament 225 and the ride is very soft and very stable

 

[catch22]

I have a friend who had a 21 Seapro... then he bought a 222. He couldn't believe the difference. I was on both boats many times and the 222 blew that Seapro away. I have nothing against them, but there is simply a world of difference between them.... quality, ride... everything.

Imo, for a 22 footer, the 222's ride, in a head sea, or all-around for that matter, is nothing short of amazing. Just make sure, (if the boat doesn't already have them) you have trim tabs... absolutely necessary.

 

[Bama96]

I have a friend who had a 21 Seapro... then he bought a 222. He couldn't believe the difference. I was on both boats many times and the 222 blew that Seapro away. I have nothing against them, but there is simply a world of difference between them.... quality, ride... everything.

Imo, for a 22 footer, the 222's ride, in a head sea, or all-around for that matter, is nothing short of amazing. Just make sure, (if the boat doesn't already have them) you have trim tabs... absolutely necessary.

Yes trim tabs are a must. If it is a newer model they were standard I think.