Greetings and Head Question: How important is it?

I had originally wanted a 22. We (The Admiral) and I went to a boat show. They did not have a 25 available. We stepped into the 22 Cruiser that they did have at the show. First thing out of her mouth "Oh...this is way too small". Second this was "Where's the bathroom/toilet?" Porta Potty? "Oh...hell no".

Once we did step into the cabin of the 25 that a dealer had, she was "sold". Having a head on board, with the option of using as a shower, makes a huge difference in comfort, convenience etc. The maintenance is pretty limited compared to the benefit.

The 25 also has more interior volume. Although, as some noted is heavier & larger to tow. I already had a 3/4 ton diesel p/u as I had an enclosed car hauler. So for us, there was no debating. Happy wife. Happy life.

Ironically, now we consider the 25 too small also. We are considering moving up to something larger that we can live on for 6 months a year once the Mrs retires.
 
After having a 22 cruiser for awhile, my wife and I considered getting a 25. After searching the internet for 25s for sale and considering a couple of them, we decided that a 22 was perfectly fine for our use. We only used the boat for a couple of weeks at a time and decided that the added features (and associated hassles) of a 25 was not worth it. If we cruised on our boat for months at a time vs. weeks, we might have come to a different conclusion.
 
ssobol":ba9lbnx3 said:
After having a 22 cruiser for awhile, my wife and I considered getting a 25. After searching the internet for 25s for sale and considering a couple of them, we decided that a 22 was perfectly fine for our use. We only used the boat for a couple of weeks at a time and decided that the added features (and associated hassles) of a 25 was not worth it. If we cruised on our boat for months at a time vs. weeks, we might have come to a different conclusion.
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We are currently going back/forth as well, and I think we are going to go with the 22 or the 23 Venture being probably the end-goal.

I would love to get to the gathering at Land Between The Lakes to meet some of you fine folks. Talking about it with the wife, we just can't make it with our schedules. (teacher and firefighter)

If any of you'all pass through Knoxville, decide to make a pit stop and are comfortable with us poking around your boat, we would love to just take a look. 22-25.

Again, I appreciate everyone's thorough responses here.

Dave & Sandra
 
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