New boat questions?????

[magster65]

Re: New boat questions?????

I had an 83 Sea Ray weekender (merc. V8) that would've met your criteria. 22.5', large cabin, kitchenette, heat, soft top, trailer / brakes and it cruised nicely. It sold for $19k Can. (about $12k. USD I think) I would recommend one... I like those Sea Swirl's that Mike mentioned too, a friend has one and they have a good ride and nice lines to 'em.<br />

 

[Fly Rod]

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Boats today cost more then my first house back in 1972. <br />Boats depreciate---Houses apreciate. Why would anyone want a boat? <br />Avery good friend of mine who used his boat a couple of times and paid for dockage and storage fiqured he would be ahead of the game if he sold his boat and just charted one 4or5 times asummer. <br /><br />Keep in mind that in alot of States trailers rated over 3000 lbs. must have brakes.

 

[masterp]

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Thanks Flyrod. My state is one of those. And it's really a good idea. My Savana is 8000 lbs when it's loaded with gear and most likely could stop a boat in the 5000lb range; but my Sonoma weights much less. I really don't know much about trailer brakes but agree with the laws. One of my friends was seriously injured when a trailer being towed by a WWII Wiley jeep flipped over when they started to head down a steep grade. Brakes on a trailer are as important as brakes on your car when pulling a heavey load!

 

[11 footer]

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A 17' boston whaler montauk would be great for you.<br /><br />11

 

[masterp]

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What type of seating Does it have. Can you get one with a head? And I'm a little afraid to ask of the price. I've always thought a Boston Whaler cut through the water better than any other boat but I'm afraid of the price tag. Of course you get what you pay for!