Planetwarmer

This would be my pick. Donzi 18 Classics have a great ride and are beautiful boats. In my opinion, of all the other boats, this would probably be worth the most after a resto.

Coolest boat of all the suggestions too!

Rick G

Mike a year and a half ago I bought a 1991 Donzi sweet 16 in mint condition for $ 6,000 , it runs 45 mph and handles 2 footers like a 20 foot boat . Best deal on a boat I ever made . Great for skiing the kids ,tubing and just going for a blast and it looks cool, a 16 foot veresion of an offshore boat.

Rick G.

heater63

I have an 87 Checkmate with 210hp 4.3 with alpha,runs 55 all day long on gps and is a blast to drive.I believe its 17.5' in awesome shape.It could be had for 3500.00

tommymonza

A 18 foot Powerplay/Powerquest is a big little boat that can handle some rough stuff. They mostly came with 260s and will run 60 with it. Well built and Michigan has a ton of them that i am sure you could pick one up in decent condition for that price.

rmfriday

i sold a baja 196sport last summer for $4800, it had a 454 alpha setup and would run 67gps on a good day. not to many around but it was a good boat to me.