Good first boat? Need some advice please

[iamthunderman]

After the boat I had my heart set on failed inspection, I am back to square one.

http://www.boattrader.com/find/listing/1999-Sea Ray-230 BR-95126769

I can get this 1999 sea ray for 15k, 7.4 mpi mercruiser, 400 hours sold by a boat broker.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140330426049

I can get this 2002 larson for 13500, 5.0 mpi merccruiser, 80 hours, sold by a private individual.

Thoughts? Is the 7.4 too much for a rookie?

 

[H8tank]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

Wow... those are two very different boats. I don't know that someone wanting a boat would have those two on their radar. Sorta like trying to pick between a Grand Am and a Cadillac.

That Searay is a nice big boat, what do you have to pull it?

I personally would want the Sea Ray, but would rather have one newer with less hours. This is a buyers market, keep looking, expand your search.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

actually you will get about the same performance from either boat, due to the weight difference. and size difference.

 

[iamthunderman]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

Suburban with towing package. I have been on the hunt for 3 years now and the boat I had with a check in hand showed metal shavings in the lower unit oil. I am ready to buy today, but want the right boat.... 22-24 foot for our large family. We want to wakeboard off it one day.

Wow... those are two very different boats. I don't know that someone wanting a boat would have those two on their radar. Sorta like trying to pick between a Grand Am and a Cadillac.

That Searay is a nice big boat, what do you have to pull it?

I personally would want the Sea Ray, but would rather have one newer with less hours. This is a buyers market, keep looking, expand your search.

 

[iamthunderman]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

Tasha's, what are your thoughts between the two boats? I have been looking at your quotes since last year.

Mike

actually you will get about the same performance from either boat, due to the weight difference. and size difference.

 

[rbh]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

hey there mike-
have you walked the docks and asked questions and tried to get a ride?
some times its nice to compare by getting your hands on.
rob

 

[superpop]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

I would take the Larson, it is newer, lower hours and probably easier to handle if this is your first boat.

 

[H8tank]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

I would take the Larson, it is newer, lower hours and probably easier to handle if this is your first boat.

That is an excellent point, the Larson will be much easier to move about and take care of, you will be able to pull it no problem, and with the V8 it will handle all your water sport needs.

 

[ShaneCarroll]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

They are both good boats. The Sea Ray probably has more options. Now, one thing to consider is fuel usage, the Sea Ray will probably guzzle gas. As for the hours, high hours could mean big problems looming. The Sea Ray will handle rough water better.

 

[rb8484]

Re: Good first boat? Need some advice please

Did you buy the larson??? I see it is no longer available?!