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    Why are Glastrons considered lower end boats?

    Just wondering. There is one for sale for around 12k in my home city and it looks good, plus has a brand new 5.0 penta. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2000-GLASTRON-225-GX-95179402 Thoughts?
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    Would you buy a boat without seeing or driving it in person?

    A mint Chap 220 ssi is for sale and the boat is immaculate from what I can tell. Engine looks like new and the boat only has 69 total hours on it. Would you consider buying one without a personal inspection?
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    When buying your first boat, should you search for a specific brand? or do you.......

    just get what is in your price range? I have narrowed my search for a Chap, Rinker, Regal, or Maxum. I am looking within 500 miles of where I live (little rock, ar) and my search spectrum is narrow. Should I just try and get what I can get for 16k and get on the water or wait for what I think is...
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    Which of these 2 deals is better? opinions please

    http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2002-CHAPARRAL-220-ssi-95252371 or http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2000-GLASTRON-225-GX-95179402 I am ready to spring for a boat after a lot of reading and research. I had narrowed it down to Chap and Rinker. Used Captiva 232, or Chap 220 or 230ssi. Then...
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    What Chap SSI model has the potty?

    I am looking at a 2001 230 ssi. I think it has a potty, but is the 23' the lowest one with a potty?
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    Why has this boat not had one single bid?

    No reserve? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250282931957&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:MOTORS:1123 Mike Is the 250 hp not big enough?
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    Anyone in Love with a Rinker Captiva 232?

    I have been on a search for best value, speed, looks, and roominess and have fallen in love with the Rinker captiva 232 bowrider. Anyone here own one, or know about them?
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    Rinker Captiva question

    Can anyone tell me about the 232 layout? I want to know how many people can fit comfprtably. I have noticed that the captiva comes in a cabin as well, I am looking for the bow rider. DOes anyone have any opinions on the 232 br captiva? I am seriously considering this boat.
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    Rinker, good value? Good boat?

    I ahve noticed on trader and ebaymotors that I can get a rinker for much less that what I can get a chaparral. I am actually starting to lean towards a Rinker for my first boat but wanted to get the opinions of the great minds on this board. Specifically I am looking at the Captiva. How does...
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    Does your bowrider have a head? Do you use it?

    I am searching for that perfect boat, one of the things I have been using to eliminate my possibilities is a head. I have 3 kids and plan on using the boat for some overnight camping adventures on little islands. I am wondering if the head is a must in situations like that. Do you actually use...
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    Comparison between Chris Craft and Chaparral

    In my obsessive search into the world of boats, I have fallen in love with Chris Craft. I don't know why, but I love them from the pictures...... I have not seen one in person, but I have been on a Chap. I love the look of a chap too, but I am curious. What are the differences in these two boats?
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    Sunestas and Full Windshields?

    Are some just a single windshield, or is there a year when they dropped the single and went to a full. It seems in my search that some have a little one, and some have a full. I think the small single looks too pontoony, not that there's anything wrong with that ;)
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    Who makes the best looking deck boat?

    I am actually beginning to narrow my search due to being OCD and finding this site:eek:. I was originally going to go with a runabout, but with three kids and a wife I need a potty. Plus I like the size of the hull, and the size of the area for other peeps besides my family. Who makes the best...
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    Wakeboarding and Deckboats, can you do it?

    I want to know if you can put a wakeboard tower on any deckboat? Do most deckboats give off a good wake? I have really thought about bowriders, but think I am leaning towards a deckboat simply for the potty and amenities. Can you have a shade area and a tower?
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    DO boat prices go down in winter?

    Probably a dumb question, but I am going to make a buy in the next 9 months. What months represent the best time for buyers?
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    How old is too old when looking to purchase a boat?

    My eyes are about to bleed from reading about boats too much :p I don't want to spend more than 15k for a used runabout or bowrider. I know that I am limited on my selection by either getting a newer entry level brand, or an older upper level brand. What should I do when judging the boat in...
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    Is Bayliner a boat to avoid?

    I have read and heard that I should stay away from Bayliners as my first boat purchase? Why is that?
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    New to boating, would Love some advice on what to buy

    Here is the scenario. I have never owned a boat, but have always wanted one. We live near some awesome lakes in Arkansas so I want to get out on them. We have 3 kids, 5,3, and 1, they all LOVE water. I grew up surfing in SoCal so wakeboarding is a must. I want to have a boat that is good for...
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