Which one or... just get pwcs?

[rsrguy3]

My name is Guy, im a noob here. I live in Utah and there's no one locally that I've found to answer this question. I'm hoping to not impose or wast your time.
I'm considering, (not committed yet) a build project. I have a bunch of grandkids, and was thinking it would be fun to build a small speedy boat for them to make quick morning blasts on the local lake.
Whats the better way to go safety wise, a 3 point hydro or a tunnel?
Im not talking about something I'm going to over power, my hope is something that can give the illusion of speed and a smooth ride.
We're putting a family ski boat together currently, but i was hoping to get the kids more involved in boating from an operating perspective.

 

[gonzo]

How old are the kids? They need to be over 16 to operate a motorboat, unless there is an adult on the boat. Both 3 point hydros and tunnels are hard to control at high speeds and not adequate for inexperienced children. A skiff with a 4HP outboard would be safer, if they are older than 16.

 

[rsrguy3]

Several are over 16. I'm leaning towards a 2 place. I'm talking about waveless mornings at the lake here. Like I mentioned, I have a ski boat but I'm looking for something to give them a taste of the speed bug.... again I'm not talking about high speeds or overpowering it.
there's plenty of plans to choose from, and they've been around forever, I dont want to build a skiff or a runabout, so I'm left with tunnel or hydro. Which of the two is the most stable? I'm guessing the tunnel... but that's an uneducated guess.

 

[Will Gilmore]

I dont want to build a skiff or a runabout, so I'm left with tunnel or hydro

As you say, it's about the impression of speed.

I've always liked the sleek fast lines of the Glen-L TNT.

-Will

 

[kapnD]

Low horsepower is key to making it safe to use.
When I was a kid I was given an old 3 point hydro. My outboard was only 7.5 hp, but it would get the boat up on plane in smooth water with some vigorous bouncing, and gave quite the impression of speed although it was probably pretty slow.

 

[rsrguy3]

Low horsepower is key to making it safe to use.
When I was a kid I was given an old 3 point hydro. My outboard was only 7.5 hp, but it would get the boat up on plane in smooth water with some vigorous bouncing, and gave quite the impression of speed although it was probably pretty slow.

Exactly what I was Talking about. Thank you.

 

[rsrguy3]

Met a local guy that told me to find a mod vp.... lol