lundhunter
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I'm planning a Baron 2150 order and am looking for help with its configuration.
Using their website's new boat builder function, I came up with the following options. I have not yet involved a dealer; all of the prices are from their boat builder, which likely means they are MSRP.
OPTIONS I'M SURE ABOUT:
4 Bank Pro Series Onboard Charger $790.00
Bow Bolster Set - Gray $315.00
Bow Cushion Set - Gray $575.00
Complete Canvas Upgrade - Gray $2,090.00
Smartcraft Upgrade Verado Gray $890.00
OPTIONS I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:
Seat Questions:
* What is the difference between the Captains Chairs/Pro Ride and regular Captains Chairs? If the Pro Ride is an upgrade of some sort, why is the MSRP $315 cheaper to go with the pro rides? Does the non-pro ride assume airride? Can someone shed some light on this subject?
* Is the Airride Pedestal Upgrade $225 MSRP per chair, or does that upgrade apply to all of the included seats (one chair already comes standard with Airride)?
Airride Pedestal Upgrade $225.00
Stbd & Port Captains Chair/Pro Ride Gray $1,200.00
Stbd & Port Captains Chairs Gray $1,515.00
Boarding Platform:
* Is the boarding platform the only available option to acquire a ladder on the Baron? If so, does anyone know its dimensions, and if it interferes with hanging a downrigger off the rear of the boat?
Boarding Platform $915.00
* Is the cockpit cover a snap-on cover that covers everything rear of the windshield except the motor? Is one included in the full canvas upgrade, or is this a separate item?
Cockpit Cover Gray $800.00
* Is the snap-in carpet the way to go? I plan on using the boat for both fishing and leisure, and it would be nice to be able to pull the carpet out for a fishing trip. How big of a pain is this, and should I get a complete vinyl floor, or just the main floor?
Complete Vinyl Floor - Ash $0.00
Snap In Carpet Ash with Top Hider $510.00
* Should I go with the 300HP or 250HP Verado? I'm not interested in the few extra MPH gained out of the 300, I'm more interested in knowing if I will save fuel at lower speeds with the larger displacement? Are there semi-accurate fuel burn charts available for both of these motors?
* Is a 15HP kicker motor large enough to push this wind kite around?
* Does the stowed full canvas get in the way while fishing? It's not hidden very well compared to the 1850/1950, which is slightly concerning. I'm not worried about tripping on it; more worried about people accidentally stepping on it.
* Outside of electronics, is there anything else I should include in my planning?
I'm open to comments and suggestions, and would really appreciate any help / advice.
Using their website's new boat builder function, I came up with the following options. I have not yet involved a dealer; all of the prices are from their boat builder, which likely means they are MSRP.
OPTIONS I'M SURE ABOUT:
4 Bank Pro Series Onboard Charger $790.00
Bow Bolster Set - Gray $315.00
Bow Cushion Set - Gray $575.00
Complete Canvas Upgrade - Gray $2,090.00
Smartcraft Upgrade Verado Gray $890.00
OPTIONS I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:
Seat Questions:
* What is the difference between the Captains Chairs/Pro Ride and regular Captains Chairs? If the Pro Ride is an upgrade of some sort, why is the MSRP $315 cheaper to go with the pro rides? Does the non-pro ride assume airride? Can someone shed some light on this subject?
* Is the Airride Pedestal Upgrade $225 MSRP per chair, or does that upgrade apply to all of the included seats (one chair already comes standard with Airride)?
Airride Pedestal Upgrade $225.00
Stbd & Port Captains Chair/Pro Ride Gray $1,200.00
Stbd & Port Captains Chairs Gray $1,515.00
Boarding Platform:
* Is the boarding platform the only available option to acquire a ladder on the Baron? If so, does anyone know its dimensions, and if it interferes with hanging a downrigger off the rear of the boat?
Boarding Platform $915.00
* Is the cockpit cover a snap-on cover that covers everything rear of the windshield except the motor? Is one included in the full canvas upgrade, or is this a separate item?
Cockpit Cover Gray $800.00
* Is the snap-in carpet the way to go? I plan on using the boat for both fishing and leisure, and it would be nice to be able to pull the carpet out for a fishing trip. How big of a pain is this, and should I get a complete vinyl floor, or just the main floor?
Complete Vinyl Floor - Ash $0.00
Snap In Carpet Ash with Top Hider $510.00
* Should I go with the 300HP or 250HP Verado? I'm not interested in the few extra MPH gained out of the 300, I'm more interested in knowing if I will save fuel at lower speeds with the larger displacement? Are there semi-accurate fuel burn charts available for both of these motors?
* Is a 15HP kicker motor large enough to push this wind kite around?
* Does the stowed full canvas get in the way while fishing? It's not hidden very well compared to the 1850/1950, which is slightly concerning. I'm not worried about tripping on it; more worried about people accidentally stepping on it.
* Outside of electronics, is there anything else I should include in my planning?
I'm open to comments and suggestions, and would really appreciate any help / advice.