boat review
boat review
PANGA
22 Captiva
Panga Marine is the first and foremost builder of Panga-style boats in the United States . Most modern boat designs today have a fairly sharp entry to the water at the bow . The purpose , of course , is to reduce shock or pounding as the boat hits waves . The Panga Marine hulls have additional unique features engineered to optimize performance and comfort in both shallow and open water .
All Panga Marine models have a deep forefoot – the sharp area of the bow that first hits and parts the water – resulting in a remarkably smooth ride .
Reverse chines throw water down rather than letting it rise up and be blown over the boat ’ s occupants . While many designs include this feature , Panga Marine ’ s version is extremely pronounced and results in as dry of a ride as you ’ ll find .
The original panga designs included a wide collar running around the entire gunnel of the boat . This collar was essentially a boxbeam set along the upper portions of the hull where typically there was no deck to provide lateral strength .
At Panga Marine they utilize an integral I-beam placed just under the sheer ( the curved shape of the top of the hull ) for strength and rigidity , no matter the sea conditions . The 22 Captiva will draw only 10 ” at rest and will keep you safe and dry in conditions normally daunting to similar size boats of other design .
From their basic configuration to fully rigged , the Panga 22 Captiva is a go-anywhere bay-boat that is totally seaworthy , unsinkable and surprisingly easy to handle .
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