deadrise

[mdturtle]

how important is the deadrise in a boat?? pro's and con's??? im looking at an aluminum boat that would have a 6 degree deadrise....19ft boat with 115hp...is this a good thing or bad thing and what should a boat buyer be looking for?? not looking to scream down the lake...just want a comfortable ride and not get wet?? all help is appreciated!!!!!!

[Shellback]

The greater the deadrise, the better the boat will handle rough water. It also takes more fuel to push a boat with a higher deadrise. So at 6 degrees, it should be faster, more fuel efficient, but beat you to death in rough water. I have a 17 foot G3 with a 12 degree deadrise, and a 19 foot Starcraft with a 19 degree deadrise. The Starcraft is a way more comfortable ride. I'm guessing the aluminum boat you are looking at is a Modified V or Jon. If you are fishing fairly calm water without a lot of lake lice running all over, a 6 degree might not be bad. But if you are fishing bigger water with a lot of traffic, a greater deadrise would make it more comfortable.

[Good Stuff]

For me it was never a issue for a fresh water boat..only my salt water boats due to the seas. That being said I dont fish in anything higher than 1 foot waves in fresh water.
Like Shellback said a higher deadrise will ride better in rougher water.

[mdturtle]

thanks guys...yes...the boat im looking at is a crestliner mod v "bass boat"...didnt say earlier...it does have 24" draft and 91" beam...dont know if that adds to or takes away any of wich we are talking about...just looking for a good boat without a huge price tag...like xpress boats but for the price of one of them i could buy a ranger!! any other boats i should look at? don't want a tracker...have one now....have looked at g3's and lowe....mainly crappie fish but chase stripers and bass as well....i fish 2 lakes in illinois that don't get to rough...but i do go to kentucky lake once or twice a year and know all about rough water...my tracker is no match for it...lol

[mdturtle]

i was wrong...it has a 10 degree deadrise....hope this makes a difference??????

[brushnjigs]

Well put shellback. The sharper the angle the smoother (easier the bow slices the water) and a more comfortable ride. Now when it comes to staying dry, this is due to the reversed chines, not just moving the water away from the boat but down and away. The outer chine(port & starboard) should be cupped to force the water down.