Next time you’re out on any reasonably warm, sunny boating day, take a look at the other powerboats around you. Notice how the passengers in these boats flock to the bow, where they’re away from the noise of the engine, there’s a great view, and a nice breeze. The bow is the place to be—no doubt. Ask any child where he or she would prefer to sit. "In the front" will likely be the answer. But the forward section of a boat, which is mostly out of the water when the vessel is on plane, can bounce you around in choppy conditions—and get you wet. Most bowriders and open-bow vessels…