Bowrider with enclosed head? 240 sundeck - which others?

[donn12]

I am looking for my first boat and instead of a cuddy or cruiser I am now really leaning towards a bowrider. 10 person capacity would be great and because of my wife and kids an enclosed head is a must. I love the looks of the sea ray 240 or 260 sundeck and the stingray 250 LR. I would prefer a used boat
similar to these. Does anyone have any recommendations? I dont want the extreme low or high end of the quality and price spectrum. I would like the best value as well as resale if I decide to sell down the road. Any other must have features? 300 hp good enough for pulling kids around on wakeboards etc?

 

[lakegeorge]

Re: Bowrider with enclosed head? 240 sundeck - which others?

The SeaRay is the best selling one out there. Chaparral makes a great one also. I wouldn't look any further.
There is a great SeaRay forum that has plenty of help if you need it.

My Daughter had a 240 SeaRay Sundeck and they loved it.

 

[donn12]

Re: Bowrider with enclosed head? 240 sundeck - which others?

The Yamaha looks nice . I had no idea they even made boats. SeaRay And Chapparal are nice but they both seem to be higher end boats. Any other mid range boats to look at?

 

[hog88]

Re: Bowrider with enclosed head? 240 sundeck - which others?

We just got a Monterey 264, big boat, enclosed head and so far solid as a rock. We moved up from a 21' deck boat and so far we love it. Havn't used the head yet (emergencies only) but it's nice to know it's there.

 

[zopperman]

Re: Bowrider with enclosed head? 240 sundeck - which others?

That yamaha looks SWEET!

 

[BRICH1260]

Re: Bowrider with enclosed head? 240 sundeck - which others?

My Chapperral Sunesta is an open bow that has an enclosed head. Some models have a porta pottie and some are hard wired with holding tank. Chapparral makes a good quality boat.