This is my first post, and I humbly ask for some advice on designs...I've finally narrowed down my choices between the BJ and OB in 24'. My home waters are the Great Lakes (mainly Lake Michigan) with planned trips to all the lakes at some point. My wife and I plan to stay on the boat for several days at a time, splitting our time between transient slips and anchoring out. The "dream trip" would be to trailer the boat to the Pacific Northwest and travel the Inside Passage. The boat will live on the trailer in my shop, and will be rigged for salmon fishing the Great Lakes as well.
I am drawn to the low hp and speed requirements of these two boats, and have purchased the BJ24 plans. I also love the looks of both. My question , in your opinion, would the OB24 handle the open waters of Lake Michigan with more comfort than the BJ24. I know they are both very capable designs, and just wonder which would better fit my SOR. I have never seen these boats in person...
Thanks for offering your opinions,
Bret