First performance boat
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Re: First performance boat
Originally Posted by fast fun 2
The one in HotBoat didnt even go 60.
I hope you don't believe that speeds you read in Hot Boat
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Re: First performance boat
Originally Posted by LostinBoston
I know when I think og entry level performance boat, i think of 548" supercharged engine and a confined cockpit I cant manuver around in incase i need to jump up and get some dock lines.
Out of your list, i like the formula. also check out Donzi, ZR and ZX. Single 496 would be a good starting engine package, and has a long warranty which will help with a fast resale in a year or 2 when you want to step up to something bigger and faster.
Where are you boating? Ocean? lake, s. fl. Need room for family/friends? Do you need a cabin? or would an open bow be better so you can cruise to shooters with a bunch of friends?
Out of your list, i like the formula. also check out Donzi, ZR and ZX. Single 496 would be a good starting engine package, and has a long warranty which will help with a fast resale in a year or 2 when you want to step up to something bigger and faster.
Where are you boating? Ocean? lake, s. fl. Need room for family/friends? Do you need a cabin? or would an open bow be better so you can cruise to shooters with a bunch of friends?
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Re: First performance boat
First ????? Are planning on buying new???????? I would hope so for 100k and the sizes you are looking at.
There are a lot of 2-3 year old boats out there that have already took there big depreciation hits. You will get a lot more boat for less money and won't take nearly as much of a hit when you sell/trade later.
As far as brands/size, I would scrap the 27 Fountain. It is small. At least look at a 29's instead. The other boats mentioned by everyone are much nicer and will ride better than the the ones on your list.
There are a lot of 2-3 year old boats out there that have already took there big depreciation hits. You will get a lot more boat for less money and won't take nearly as much of a hit when you sell/trade later.
As far as brands/size, I would scrap the 27 Fountain. It is small. At least look at a 29's instead. The other boats mentioned by everyone are much nicer and will ride better than the the ones on your list.
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Re: First performance boat
I knew I get a lot of information piling in - again, much appreciated. At this point I feel like a used, low-hour find would be a good way to go...in terms of money usage. Also, I've been turned on to a couple of more boats...the Active + I just took a ride in a Sunsation 288 w/ 502. $100K was kinda the pain threshold; I've seen some boats of interest in the $50K-$75K range used...single 496-types.
Why do you boat? That will make a difference on what you consider good handling. Small lake of river, big lake, or ocean/great lakes? ---- good point...I didn't mention that most of the boating will be a local Bay & rivers...
Thanks to all for the information to this point...and for the IM w/ the catchy title.
Closing question: How do I safely buy a used performance boat?
JEFF
Why do you boat? That will make a difference on what you consider good handling. Small lake of river, big lake, or ocean/great lakes? ---- good point...I didn't mention that most of the boating will be a local Bay & rivers...
Thanks to all for the information to this point...and for the IM w/ the catchy title.
Closing question: How do I safely buy a used performance boat?
JEFF
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Re: First performance boat
Originally Posted by pearl_tyme
I knew I get a lot of information piling in - again, much appreciated. At this point I feel like a used, low-hour find would be a good way to go...in terms of money usage. Also, I've been turned on to a couple of more boats...the Active + I just took a ride in a Sunsation 288 w/ 502. $100K was kinda the pain threshold; I've seen some boats of interest in the $50K-$75K range used...single 496-types.
Why do you boat? That will make a difference on what you consider good handling. Small lake of river, big lake, or ocean/great lakes? ---- good point...I didn't mention that most of the boating will be a local Bay & rivers...
Thanks to all for the information to this point...and for the IM w/ the catchy title.
Closing question: How do I safely buy a used performance boat?
JEFF
Why do you boat? That will make a difference on what you consider good handling. Small lake of river, big lake, or ocean/great lakes? ---- good point...I didn't mention that most of the boating will be a local Bay & rivers...
Thanks to all for the information to this point...and for the IM w/ the catchy title.
Closing question: How do I safely buy a used performance boat?
JEFF
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Re: First performance boat
looked at them all. drove them all. the 28 active thunder is by far the best way to go. handling, performance, freeboard, cabin size, and is a true 28 ft boat that rides like its a much bigger than it is. I love mine.
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Re: First performance boat
My Nordic does 78 gps with a 525
Maybe they don't know how to drive it.
I haven't come across a formula - fountain 27 - donzi or velecoty that can out run me with similar power. But those activators are pretty fast.
Maybe they don't know how to drive it.
I haven't come across a formula - fountain 27 - donzi or velecoty that can out run me with similar power. But those activators are pretty fast.