Which 22' would you choose?
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I wouldnt take an Avanti if you gave me 1.. Atleast not if you wanted a boat that is going to hold up... I have ran bye 28 ft cig's and 27 magnums in rough water in my old 22
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Baja555 - I know many people have the same attitude as you toward an Avanti... and I have heard many of the stories of the company and the guy who owned it... but... I have never heard of one coming apart, and everyone I know of that owned one they all loved them, most still have them. They kind of have a cult following.
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I own Dangerousdave's old Avanti, somewhat upgraded now; like I said in answer to your PM, great boat. I am not selling it after buying an 32 Activator Stealth, just too good of a boat and not worth more than 15k, I have way more in it than that in upgrades alone. Never had a similar sized boat stay with it yet in the rough and has no stress cracks (it is an '88 in excellent conditon, most think it is 5 years old ). I probably would not buy the one you are looking at though, not enough engine with too heavy and high drag drive; don't think you will be happy. Dave is correct about hyd. steering too.
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SFOcean - thanks for your PM... and your post... I take what you say very highly. I have been leaning toward the apache and after the test rides we will see. I agree I think the Avanti may be too heavy w/ too little motor w/ that drive.
blackboat - the Apache has an Alpha SS drive... TRS is on the Avanti. Thanks for your input though.
blackboat - the Apache has an Alpha SS drive... TRS is on the Avanti. Thanks for your input though.