Best Boat for the Money
07-16-2005, 12:13 AM
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Thank you Dgduck13 Im going to look around for a 242 or 272 in the year models you listed and just wait till the right deal comes around. If I wait till next till after next summer to buy one I should be in good shape. Thanks alot everyone for your help. Im very happy I joined OSO and hope to learn alot from everyone.
07-16-2005, 05:14 AM
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I think thats a great idea as well, if you decide to go a little bigger though here is my Formula 311. 502's 70+ mph and with trailer.
It's in the classifieds... http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-5486.html
It's in the classifieds... http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-5486.html
07-16-2005, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dgduck13
What about an older formula?
Like a 1989-1991 242 0r 272.
You can buy a 242 for around 20-25K and a 272 for under 30K. My father owned both and are great boats. That was one of the main reasons why I bought my 1991 311 when I was ready to buy my first boat. Also insurance is cheap on them becasue they are older. Attached is a picture of his 1989 272 (29' overall length) twin 454 330hp that was sold this year for 30K. It was a great rough water boat that still ran 70mph gps. Just my two cents....
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Like a 1989-1991 242 0r 272.
You can buy a 242 for around 20-25K and a 272 for under 30K. My father owned both and are great boats. That was one of the main reasons why I bought my 1991 311 when I was ready to buy my first boat. Also insurance is cheap on them becasue they are older. Attached is a picture of his 1989 272 (29' overall length) twin 454 330hp that was sold this year for 30K. It was a great rough water boat that still ran 70mph gps. Just my two cents....
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07-16-2005, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris
I would look at:
25 Active Thunder
26 Sonic
24 Superboat
24 Pantera
28 Saber
25 Active Thunder
26 Sonic
24 Superboat
24 Pantera
28 Saber
You can certainly get into a 24 Pantera for under 40k...
And you'll be able to whip up on your buddies in the bigger boats!
I had 28 Pantera twin, and loved it... I embarassed quite a few 38' boats offshore here in FL!!
10k isn't a bad down payment at all... Keep at it this year, and start shopping next winter...You can be into a cool boat by next spring.
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07-16-2005, 08:16 AM
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Check out the 28 Nordic, awesome boat, awesome price. www.limitedperformancemarine.com
07-16-2005, 07:03 PM
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I have narrowed it down to three choices. Sonic, Formula, and a Pantera. Im gonna try and stay around the 25k range because my dad said anything more then that is not a smart financial decision. The formula 242 is what Im really looking at, then hopefully sometime in the future I can own a 31 or 35 sonic (dream boat). Someone mentioned one of sharkey's bullets would be a good boat for me can I get a little more information on this as well?
Im not only looking to go fast I want a solid well built boat with a v-berth and something that I can just have a fun weekend out on the water (60 mph would fill my needs, 70 is ideal).
Im not only looking to go fast I want a solid well built boat with a v-berth and something that I can just have a fun weekend out on the water (60 mph would fill my needs, 70 is ideal).
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