opinion needed on buying new boat

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A friend wants to buy a 2006 inboard motor boat for pleasure/skiing on lakes. He needs something about 22'-24' and medium price range, but will last. He doesn't want a boat that will fall apart in a couple of years, but one he can use for several years.
He has looked at the Rinker 226 Captiva and likes the set-up, price ok, motor size ok. Just wonders what opinions others have of what to buy for price and quality
 
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Re: opinion needed on buying new boat

You might want to ask your friend to be more specific about what his interests are. A boat that size will cruise really nice in the open water, but will not be so good for skiing.
 
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Re: opinion needed on buying new boat

DaveM said:
You might want to ask your friend to be more specific about what his interests are. A boat that size will cruise really nice in the open water, but will not be so good for skiing.
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Re: opinion needed on buying new boat

DaveM said:
You might want to ask your friend to be more specific about what his interests are. A boat that size will cruise really nice in the open water, but will not be so good for skiing.
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Thanks, I will ask more questions. I do know that he and the family want to ski. Why would the Rinker 226 not be a good idea?
 
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Re: opinion needed on buying new boat

i'm very impressed with the deckboat style, they handle and perform like a bowrider ski boat, but have the room similar to the poontoon. we just recently bought a 23' Chris Craft deckboat w/ 5.7 volvo/penta. sweet boat. will pull 2 skiers, with 9 people on board, rated for 13 people. equipped with enclosed head, . great family boat.
 
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