Well I have about 30K to spend. And am looking for a new Deck boat, something that can take between 8-10 adults on it. So I am thinking around like 22 foot maybe?<br /><br />Anyhow, saw some boats by SeaRay, StringRay, etc. I am looking for some help and info here from people knowlegable in these things to tell me what the better brands are and some specific models that I should really consider. I also have a few questions hopefully somebody could answer..<br /><br />1.) First I was looking at Pontoon boats, if you had to compare a deck boat with a Pontoon boat (both having say a 5.0 stern drive Merc Cruiser at 260hp), what would you think is the best boat to get for versatility, fun, durability, etc.?<br /><br />2.) I know you really can't take Pontoon boats out into the ocean. Maybe in the bay with like 1-2 foot wakes, not much more. But could a deck boat handle the ocean with like 3-5 foot swells?<br /><br />3.) Are deck boats V-bottomed like the ocean boats or are they flat almost like a pontoon boat? How about compared to a runabout type of boat?<br /><br />Thanks all knowledgable boating masters!
