Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   General Boating Discussion (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion-51/)
-   -   Starter Boat (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/241306-starter-boat.html)

phragle 10-25-2010 11:25 AM

I will throw in the nova 250's if you can find one in decent shape. twin smallblocks, very forgiving boat and can handle some decent lumpyness. A lot o people have cut their teeth in them.

SlowPlay 10-25-2010 11:49 AM

my starter boat is a 38 formula with 500's heheheh:evilb:

C_Spray 10-25-2010 01:20 PM

I'd say a starter boat is one that costs about two month's salary. Shop around for the best compromise that you can find.

As someone here says: "Fast, cheap, reliable - Pick any two."

pm203 10-25-2010 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by DustPuppy (Post 3238084)
my starter boat is a 38 formula with 500's heheheh:evilb:

My second boat was a 40 Fountain w/700 Zuls. :D

apache727 10-25-2010 01:38 PM

I started with a 22 Scarab with a BB when I was 19. It was fun and really easy to drive

Cousineau181 10-25-2010 01:38 PM

My starter boat is the Pachanga. Twin 350's and will take a beating.

My reality isn't as fun as Dustpuppy's! haha

Ike 10-25-2010 02:33 PM

1 Attachment(s)
I'm thinking this would be a good starter.

C_Spray 10-25-2010 03:48 PM

I'd give you two month's salary for it!

shekmark 10-25-2010 06:13 PM

Do you guys think that jumping from two summers in a 19 ft CC to a Formula Sunsport 33 is too much ?

seafordguy 10-25-2010 06:20 PM


Originally Posted by shekmark (Post 3238331)
Do you guys think that jumping from two summers in a 19 ft CC to a Formula Sunsport 33 is too much ?

Guess that all depends on the person.

I went from a 1976 Wellcraft V20 to my Cafe Racer, but I don't think that is the norm, or necessarily the smart thing to do. Also - I grew up on the water so I had 26 years of water life under my belt when I bought the CIG.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:12 PM.


Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.