Originally Posted by
USMA65
I want to add one more thing. I have a 70 year old friend who just bought a new semi-v bass style boat. I'm 76. I went fishing with him one time, my last time too. I was perched on the rear deck with absolutely nothing to even press my feet against for stability. Waves made me think I was going over the edge. Getting pounded going to the brush pile will evidently be normal for him. My knees were above my hips and that made it difficult to stand up, then I had to climb over the bench seat to get my "perch" seat. My friend? Well, I noticed that the effort to mount the front deck from his driving seat was strenuous for him too. So he has a brand new boat for about $16,000.........but he bought a young man's bass boat !! As soon as the knees or hips start aching he too will wise up to the benefits of the deeper v- bow boats.