Re: any cabin cruisers under 22ft? towable and launchable ones that is
As the owner of a Carver Montego 2157 that is supposedly 21", more like 23'+, I can tell you with confidence that almost everything you want can be done with this boat. 6' headroom, full galley, aft cabin, plenty of freeboard, 3900 lb dry weight, fresh water tank, stand up porta potty, fridge, sink but no shower. Runs 40 mph, 60 gals of fuel with a 260 merc and an Alpha 1 drive. Sleeps 3 1/2 people comfortably, day cruises 5 people or two people and a couple of large dogs with ease. The full camper back is very nice, I've sat and watched the snow fly many a time in complete comfort. Gassed and loaded on a trailer weighs bout 6200 lbs. Rides like glass, Carver build quality, can be had in very good shape for about 10-15,000.
I've had larger boats in the 25-27' range and I've kept this one because of the ease of towbility, crazy room inside and it's terrific manors on the water. They were built only from 1988-1990 so with any older boat, a proper survey is in order. I've wanted to trade up, but even looking at Chapparals in the 27' range, I'm not getting enough more to make me do it space wise or amenities.
Not much gets built new like my boat anymore, there's a very small market for it. Everyone seems to want day boats and the small cruiser market hasn't been popular for quite awhile. Good luck hunting, they're out there but hard to find.
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