L.i. Boat Builders Which Is Best?
10-10-2003, 12:09 PM
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L.i. Boat Builders Which Is Best?
I am considering buying 23-24ft boat for South Shore usage. I want somewhat good rough water boat with 60-70mph? capabilities and would even consider Kryptonites ceneter console. I would like to use local builder?? Kryptonite, Superboat, Etc?? Are they worthwhile? Any others? I would go with either I/O or outboard. How do they compare to a Pantera or Donzi?? There are so many brands that almost appear to have same basic hull it is difficult for someone with no boat experience. Thanks I might even consider a 21 if it can handle waters??
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10-10-2003, 01:01 PM
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Are you looking to buy new or used?
There seems to be a nice 24 pantera on Ebay.
I can only see a few advantages of buying a boat
from a local plant. I would look for the best finish and quality.
There seems to be a nice 24 pantera on Ebay.
I can only see a few advantages of buying a boat
from a local plant. I would look for the best finish and quality.
10-10-2003, 01:47 PM
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Activator is out there .
If you go to the raccers Milling Area , There is a 27 Activator 2002 with 35 hours on it currently on auction.
Value over 70,000 and currently at 38,000.
Can't buy a new 24 footer for that.
Activator's love rough and calm water
has a 500 HP and can do in high 70's - low 80's
depending on what prop you use.
If you go to the raccers Milling Area , There is a 27 Activator 2002 with 35 hours on it currently on auction.
Value over 70,000 and currently at 38,000.
Can't buy a new 24 footer for that.
Activator's love rough and calm water
has a 500 HP and can do in high 70's - low 80's
depending on what prop you use.
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10-10-2003, 04:13 PM
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I can't get bigger than 24' for space reasons but am open to used. Any quality issues with Superboat or Kryptonite I know they are small companies??? Thanks as I can use all the info I can get.
10-10-2003, 05:08 PM
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24 superboat is probably your best bet. they're built extremely well, but i know the older o/b boats need alot of power to go fast---a guy out by me had on with a pair of 2.4s and I think it was somewhere in the low 80's
Kryptonite doesn't build a performance boat smaller than 27'
if you've got the space though, i'd have to recommend Wes' boat. I've been on it, run it and it's in NEW condition.
Kryptonite doesn't build a performance boat smaller than 27'
if you've got the space though, i'd have to recommend Wes' boat. I've been on it, run it and it's in NEW condition.
10-10-2003, 06:11 PM
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I dont want to start a war here but Progression is the best quailty hands down !!! The progression might be on the high end of the price range but you get what you pay for ( as in life ).. Go to each builder and see what type of materials they use , see if can you buy there materials they build with at home depot or is it real boat stuff , compare apples to apples . Remember, you can always find a cheaper boat , if thats what your looking for . I remember one guy on here bought a Long Island boat beacuse it had a free winterization , can you believe that . GOOD LUCK !!
