18 barrelback vs 22 classic space

[wagspe208]

I have a 68 v-drive barrelback. I am looking to get something with a little more interior room. How much do I gain with a 22' piece?
My 18 is totally good with me and the GF or 4 friendly adults and one small cooler. I need more cooler space. LOL
Wags

[wagspe208]

Hmmm... I guess no one here has any idea?? Doubt it.
How about someone with a 22 classic measure the cockpit dimension for me?? Please??
Wags

[Donzi Vol]

Wags,

While I don't have a 22, I have spent a fair amount of time in a couple. I also have an 18, and understand the confined space problem. However, in my opinion there isn't a heck of a lot more room in a 22. I'm sure by measurements it is bigger, but when you get 4 people in there you've still got the same juggling around. Of course you've got 4 more feet of deck to put people out on if they're getting in your way :)

Your barrel back sounds great. I just traded a triple hatch restoration boat. Luckily I'll still get to see the restoration progress and final product.

Hope this helps.

-David

[RedDog]

ditto

I've had both - not much difference in room

[glashole]

pontoon boats have lots of room

[A2VeeDub]

Wags,

While I don't have a 22, I have spent a fair amount of time in a couple. I also have an 18, and understand the confined space problem. However, in my opinion there isn't a heck of a lot more room in a 22. I'm sure by measurements it is bigger, but when you get 4 people in there you've still got the same juggling around. Of course you've got 4 more feet of deck to put people out on if they're getting in your way :)

-David

Second that. I own an 18 and my father owns a 22. I'm pretty sure the cockpit on the 22 measures slightly bigger, but most of the length is added to the front deck and a little to the rear hatch. The biggest difference is the cockpit depth which makes the 5th passenger a little more at ease with nothing to hold onto. I think the front deck is a little higher so you might be able to fit a taller cooler under it.

I usually carry two soft coolers in my 18. One with beer and one with food. The ones that came with 36 cans of Coors light in them work well.

[Carl C]

There is no more room in the 22, there is, however, a solution that is not for everyone:

[gcarter]

Of course a Carlized 22C has lots of storage space.
It'd be hard to come close w/a Carlized 18.

[Donzi Vol]

pontoon boats have lots of room

LOL! Hilarious


There is no more room in the 22, there is, however, a solution that is not for everyone:

Carl, that's awesome. I think that makes so much more sense than the ski locker, but what do I know?

[VetteLT193]

I have a 68 v-drive barrelback. I am looking to get something with a little more interior room. How much do I gain with a 22' piece?
My 18 is totally good with me and the GF or 4 friendly adults and one small cooler. I need more cooler space. LOL
Wags

The 22 has a little more room. It is mainly taller. Pack the floor locker with ice and your favorite beverage for backup to your main cooler.

[wagspe208]

Ah...there we go. Thanks for the responses guys.
I have no floor locker as the boat is a v-drive.
I don't need a food cooler. I guess I will make do with the beer only cooler.
I probably could piss off a couple of friends, then the whole back seat could be a cooler. LOL

I was planning on a deck off, and recore, tank ?, etc project this winter. Much cheaper than a newer 22. Much more time, though.
Thanks again
Wags

[Donzi Vol]

I was planning on a deck off, and recore, tank ?, etc project this winter. Much cheaper than a newer 22. Much more time, though.
Thanks again
Wags

Wags,
What's your email? I'll send you some pics of our triple hatch restoration. We had to redo the entire core. CrewCab has done heck of a job!
Oh and we need some pictures of your barrel back. I love those boats!
All the best,
David

[wagspe208]

Wags,
What's your email? I'll send you some pics of our triple hatch restoration. We had to redo the entire core. CrewCab has done heck of a job!
Oh and we need some pictures of your barrel back. I love those boats!
All the best,
David
Wagspe208@yahoo.com
I'd love to see some pictures. I spent the last 10 months on the drag boat. Now this winter is for the pleasure boat.
Wags

[Donzi Vol]

Wagspe208@yahoo.com
I'd love to see some pictures. I spent the last 10 months on the drag boat. Now this winter is for the pleasure boat.
Wags

Alright, your inbox should be busting out now. I've sent you some pictures...and got a little carried away!