New 24's???
11-11-2005, 08:48 AM
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Re: New 24's???
If someone is to keep the boat on a trailer, then the smaller boat is simpler to move around. But if it sits on a lift all season and the trailer only comes out to put into winter storage, or just get rid of the trailer and have it hauled, then trailering shouldn't be much of an issue. But then it becomes more $$ seasonally.
So, if you are going to be trailering a boat all the time, the smaller boat, being easier, becomes cheaper annually.
Just for storage, I was spending approx $5000/yr. And this number would not change much if it was a 28-32ft boat.
So, if you are going to be trailering a boat all the time, the smaller boat, being easier, becomes cheaper annually.
Just for storage, I was spending approx $5000/yr. And this number would not change much if it was a 28-32ft boat.
11-11-2005, 09:28 AM
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Re: New 24's???
Originally Posted by Stormrider
So, if you are going to be trailering a boat all the time, the smaller boat, being easier, becomes cheaper annually.
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11-11-2005, 10:33 AM
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Re: New 24's???
Originally Posted by z.zuperboat
People with boating alot of boating experience would pick the 30 over the 24. When I first bought my 24 I thought it was huge coming from a hydrostream. Those are the people we need to hook. To some a 24 or now the new 26 would be perfect. On the island alot of people dont have room or the knowhow for a 30 on a trailer. Just my 2 cents
The fellow that started this thread does not own a boat.
For him a 24' is a likely a better place to start, and for more reason than just pure $$.
The rest of us that are debating 24' vs 30' are a bit more experienced.
My opinion still remains that there is still a good market for the 24' Super and even better if the design was updated...
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11-11-2005, 10:40 AM
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Re: New 24's???
Originally Posted by Dave M
The tow vehicle is a big expense. A mid sized truck or small SUV can tow the 24, for the 30 you need a real truck.
Dave M.
Dave M.
You don't think I could tow a 30' ???
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11-11-2005, 11:15 AM
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Re: New 24's???
Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
Come on Dave...
You don't think I could tow a 30' ???
You don't think I could tow a 30' ???
11-11-2005, 11:40 AM
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Re: New 24's???
Originally Posted by Dave M
I towed my old '21 Chris Craft which weighed as much as my 24 Super with a Jeep Cherokee. It was OK locally but on the highway.....can you say WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP!
I think a Cherokee would be fine for a 24' Super. As for towing with my Wrangler; it can be interesting to say the least. I have to make sure I'm lined up straight when I launch because the boat will drag the Jeep down the ramp until she starts floating...
Over the road is OK if I stay under 55 and the trailer brakes are working.
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11-11-2005, 12:14 PM
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Re: New 24's???
Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
The fellow that started this thread does not own a boat.
For him a 24' is a likely a better place to start, and for more reason than just pure $$.
For him a 24' is a likely a better place to start, and for more reason than just pure $$.
For a 1st time boater, the 24super is a great place to start.
There are boats out there for varied selling prices.
I actually like the blue one in the classifieds now.
And for northerners, it will have a greater following than the panteras. But Jo and Pepe are coming out w/ some cool updated designs... it may take a bit of time to come to fruition though.
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