Klamath Bayrunner Baja 17 vs Hewescraft Sportsman 16

[bafisher]

Hi guys!

I am a newbie to boats and trying to decide between these two boats:

Klamath Bayrunner Baja 17' (center console)
Hewescraft Sportsman 16 (wind screen + soft cover)

Will be fishing coastal waters near San Francisco Bay Area.

Both would fit my budget, garage space and tow capability (I drive a Honda van rated at 3500lb towing). The Klamath is a bit lighter, and the Hewescraft is a bit more spacious and seems more sturdy.

I think I can live with a center console but the windscreen is nicer in cold weather.

What would be other pros and cons with these two boats?

Thanks!

[welder]

I really like the Klamath but where your at the wind screen would be real nice.
Are we looking at the same price range and would a Klamath 19 suit your needs a little better?

[Aluminum Clone Owner]

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[bafisher]

I really like the Klamath but where your at the wind screen would be real nice.
Are we looking at the same price range and would a Klamath 19 suit your needs a little better?

The 19 would be nice but won't fit my garage :-(

[bafisher]

The Klamath Baja has a 14 degree deadrise at stern, vs 10 degree for the Hewescraft. How much difference will this make, in terms of pounding?