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Old 06-04-2013, 06:17 PM
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hey guys looking at buying a new boat sold my scarab 22 and looking to upgrade. i lve in the clearwater beach, fl area so the gulf of mexico. it can get rough at time out here but usually not to bad. so here are my choices.

1996 sunsation aggressor hp 500 rebuilt to a 540 600 hp full hyd streering, imco lower its a nice set up $ 17,000

2004 nordic rage 496 whippled $ 30,000 < ------ leaning more towards this boat so far

1997 thru 2004 sunsation 288 single engine and im sure it will be supercharged 28,000 to $ 34,000 i know the boat will ride better because of the lenght.


any comments on the boats finished, quality, ride, pros and cons would be great
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:21 PM
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If you need someone to go on a water run with you I can help there lol.


I have heard great things and seen the Sunsations in action and they are great. I have never even been on board a rage so really all I know is what I have read. They look great and are more lake boats but that doesn't mean they can't handle the gulf fine.
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:34 PM
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Have a 25' Powerplay for $25k if that's in your budget. Currently its in MI but shipping shouldn't be too bad. Great boat for what you are looking for.
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Agressor is a great 24' boat. Check the transom and stringers for moisture. Know nothing about the Nordic. I do not like nor reccomend a 288 and would not buy one.
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Just my opinion but if I were to make a short list from all of the above suggestions it would be a very short list- the 25' Powerplay and done....
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Is the sunsation the one for sale on US19 in the back of car lot?
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Originally Posted by IRWIN
Is the sunsation the one for sale on US19 in the back of car lot?


joe its Aaron. kevins brother i do your insurance. yes it is that sunsation the bad thing about the sunsation is i know nothing about the motor except for the motor was rebuilt.
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whats so special about the power play and whats so bad about the sunny's

also pm me some info on the power play i maybe interested.
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Originally Posted by boosted22
joe its Aaron. kevins brother i do your insurance. yes it is that sunsation the bad thing about the sunsation is i know nothing about the motor except for the motor was rebuilt.
Hey Aaron, let me know what ever boat your looking at and I can take a look at the engines for you!!! At least you have an inside deal with a engine shop....lol
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Originally Posted by boosted22
whats so special about the power play and whats so bad about the sunny's

also pm me some info on the power play i maybe interested.
I've owned both. Difference in quality is evident. PP was made for salt. Sun was made for lakes. I could go on butI'll stop before the sunny guys take offence...
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