My towing vehicle (1990 Land Cruiser) has a towing capacity of 3,000 lbs. If I am going to have a boat that weighs less than 3,000-lbs then I want to keep it in my driveway and not pay for a mooring or a slip. So I am thinking of the following options:
- 16 Ventura
18 Ventura
16 Dauntless
18 Dauntless.
We are not interested in fishing, we just like to cruise around on the water and go to the local beaches. I would really like to have more access to Narragansett Bay and not have to get off of the water by noon due to the chop--afternoons in Narragansett Bay are way to uncomfortable in the 13-footer.
Also, would it be possible to take a 16 or 18-foot boat out of the inlet?
I would love to be able to go along the coast from Narragansett to Westerly.
My personal boating history: many years of sailing small boats in protected harbors; grew up in and around medium sailboats and on 23-28' powerboats in northern Massachusetts; Four years on Narragansett Bay and Salt Ponds with my 13' Sport. Any feedback would be great!
Thanks in Advance!
-Tom