How well do Cuddies handle the coastal waters?

[Hoblands]

If its of any interest, we had a Sea Ray 215 (21 foot) cuddy a few years ago and traded 'up' to a 25ft Rinker sports cruiser. Been out in the rough stuff in both boats and to be honest if we were to be caught out in anything above a force 4-5 would much rather be on the Sea Ray as it felt much more stable and sure footed despite being the much smaller boat...

Paul

 

[Coustea1]

A cuddy boat is just like any other boat.....plan, watch then go if everything is OK. A cuddy can be a great boat for blasting from A-B in the right conditions IF the boat is in good condition. I have taken a 20ft Cuddy from Hamble-Poole-Alderney-Guernsey-Calais-Cowes-Hamble in 7 days. I have taken a 21ft Cuddy from Narbonne-Empuriabrava-Barcelona-Cuitadella-Mahon. I have taken a 24ft Cuddy from Benalmadena-Gibraltar in a F5 against wind in February. It depends on boat, skipper, conditions etc.

Cuddies are actually my Favourite boat for Fun Vs Value....but buy a good one!

Paul

I was scrolling through some threads on cuddles, as I'm in the market for a new one at the moment. I would be interested in knowing which boats you are referring to in your post, especially the 21ft one. We want to buy a cuddy or bowrider as a day boat for the Med (south of Spain). I know that planning ahead is vital, looking at weather forecasts etc, but am interested in hearing about the ones you used in Spain (21ft and 24ft).

Many thanks and Happy New Year!