Need boat to travel the Caribbean Islands

[fradudu]

We are in the market for our first boat - to use traveling around and between nearby Caribbean islands. We had been considering 24' to 27' bow riders; specifically the Chaparral and Formula boats. Local folks are saying that boats with outboard motors are better here since some of the waters are shallow. Does anyone have experience and a good recommendation at to boat, motor and size?

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

you do not want a lake boat for coastal boating. Listen to the locals

 

[southkogs]

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

Your size range is pretty good ... maybe look at a dual console, walk-around or a center console type. They seem to be built more for big water boatin'.

Welcome aboard.

 

[kahuna123]

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

You need to walk down to a couple of marinas and see what everyone else in those waters are using. This is the
WRONG forum for that question.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

Re: Need boat to travel the Caribean Islands

If that's the style you're interested in, Look into Intrepid. Center console AND a walk-around cuddy in one. Hard top, AC, genset, etc.