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Old 03-18-2011, 08:03 AM   #8
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I think the Classic Mako's had low gunnels too. I remember looking at one that was perfect, but I didn't buy it because the gunnels were too low and my dad isn't so great on his feet in a small boat. I ended up buying a 21 Wellcraft that had nice high gunnels. I now have 2 kids and the gunnels on my SeaCraft are nice and high for the old man, the kids, and my black lab who looks for an excuse to fall out of the boat whenever she has a chance.

A-lot depends on the type of water you travel in. If you are in small flat calm bays and you keep a close eye on your kids it doesn't matter as much. If you plan on running in open water, I would have high gunnels for the extra piece of mind. When running I keep the kids right next to me, or on the front seat of the center console with my wife so I can see them at all times all the time.
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