DF470DA
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Scott- you certainly have a lot going into the decision, so let me throw one other difference you may want to give some thought to. Coming out of a traditional Sundancer, you are used to the "open air" space between the top of your windshield and the edge of your bimini top. That allows you to communicate easily with anyone on the dock, a passing boat - without leaving the helm. When you go to the 4300 Tiara (which is a tremendous boat) with a closed cockpit, you will notice a bit of a closed in feeling, as I did moving from my 380DA to our current 470DA. With the 420DB you will still have that ability to talk or yell instructions, request feedback etc., again from your driving position. Just something I thought I'd share as it is a difference I myself am still getting used to. DOn't get me wrong, I love the enclosed bridge and lack of eisenglas to deal with when rain comes in, or worse it's a cold evening and stretching that glass is a real effort, but I do miss the ability to basically just converse when I'd like to even with something as simple as my dock mate next door.
The 4300 will def give you a more stabile ride in big water, but the bridge boat gives you that great transom to galley open area that works so well when the guest count is up.
Spend a little more time in the closed cockpit…have your wife walk outside up on the bow and see what you think when you want to say something instructive as in maybe anchoring or un-tying etc., it just may be difference enough to push you one way or the other…good luck buddy, either way you're getting a great boat….
The 4300 will def give you a more stabile ride in big water, but the bridge boat gives you that great transom to galley open area that works so well when the guest count is up.
Spend a little more time in the closed cockpit…have your wife walk outside up on the bow and see what you think when you want to say something instructive as in maybe anchoring or un-tying etc., it just may be difference enough to push you one way or the other…good luck buddy, either way you're getting a great boat….