Tige "Draft"

[jibcartel]

Hey - New to tigeowners. About to pull the trigger on a RZ4! Pretty stoked. Question: The dealer tells me the draft on this boat is between 25"-27"...anyone actually tested this in the real world? ie a steep bank or beach? Is it even possible?

Appreciate it!
Any additional comments on the RZ4 or RZ's in general also totally appreciated

[ajholt7]

I don't have an answer to your question but, welcome to Tigeowners. I would say those numbers would probably be pretty close unweighted.

[zad0030]

yeah thats water level to lowest point. So at a steep beach you will be fine. Or you can do as most do and work out an anchoring system having it just offshore.

[laserfish]

Should be close, depends on the load you have in the boat. We have a very shallow approach to our beach and have to anchor out. I usually like to be in no less than 3 feet of water. That and going in reverse are the only things you will have to really get used to except how much you are going to enjoy that boat!

[chadster2]

I bent some stuff when the wind push me accross some underwater rocks.... 4000 lb @ 2 mph is enough energy to bend stuff...
be safe and have fun!

[Guapo]

Hey - New to tigeowners. About to pull the trigger on a RZ4! Pretty stoked. Question: The dealer tells me the draft on this boat is between 25"-27"...anyone actually tested this in the real world? ie a steep bank or beach? Is it even possible?

Appreciate it!
Any additional comments on the RZ4 or RZ's in general also totally appreciated

I'd say it's pretty close, though I never get mine within 10 feet of the shore. I anchor and we swim to shore or use the towable to get back and forth.

I have a RZ2. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.