Why Advantage?
 

I am plotting my first performance boat purchase and so far I think Advantage is leading. I'm thinking I want a 28 open bow.

I'm curious, why do you guys think Advantage is the perfect boat for you?

I have two. 28 Victory BR and a 34 Offshore. The 28 is great boat for just about anything. The cockpit with the center console is pretty cool and the storage is second to none. The 28 also has good size mid cabin and a nice size bow area. The wide beam seems to make the boat feel bigger than it is. I run the original 575 SCI and the thing screams. Advantage's gel coat work is also a plus. very nice boat!!

I like my 32 Victory because it was one of the few boats I found with as much cockpit space and 4 stand up bolsters. I like the lines and layout as well. The folks at Advantage Boats are the great too!!

We love our 30 Victory! We started buying a 28 but didn't like the cockpit layout with the divider at the front seat. So we went bigger and are very happy! If you don't want the 30 look hard at the 27, we know a few folks who have them and they run very well. Storage is good on both. We boat in the lake mostly, but a trip to Catalina from time to time happens. Never have to worry about the conditions (I have had the 30 in 12ft seas coming back from Catalina). Just remember, Bob Sepulveda is a salesman and will sell you (his) party line.

I have a 30 also. I know several guys with Advantages. They all had told me how well like liked theirs. So thats what help me make up my mind on what I was going to get. I am more than happy with mine. Its a great all around boat and fits my needs perfectly. Like LHC said, look at the 27 if your not set on the 28. They have alot of room, none wasted.

I have a 32 with twin 496HO's runs 75 in Havasu in summer and best of 81 in winter, these are great numbers for a 32 foot open/mid boat with 496HO's. Advantage makes great boats and very good gelcoat. Frank

Yeah, I have found that the 32's actually run better with same power than the 30's for some strange reason. They also handle a little better. I think they dialed the 32 in for racing when they were into that, then cut the hull down to make the 30 and didn't get it "as right."

If I remember correctly the 30 has a little hook in the hull to help keep the nose down for the ride, this is what slows it down, the 32 doesnt have the hook, the center of gravity is moved forward thus the 2nd row of bolsters, this is what flattens it out. Also these are the reasons neither requre tabs. I have had both the 32 and the 27 both were great boats, I would recomend them to anyone. You cant go wrong with either, also the factory support was phenominal.

What are the criticisms of Advantage boats?

My biggest one was the fact the decks on the open bow and closed bow were the same, and because of this the deck port hole was sunkin down and when they cut the open bow this causes a funnel effect if you ever get caught in the rain, the water will funnel under the open bow and into the cabin, there isnt any drains so it would have to be vacumed out more of a pain than anything.

Maybe drains could be installed?

I can definitely see that being annoying!

The 27 has more room than any other 27 I have been in. It's not the fastest boat, but it is very spacious for it's size and its overall a great handling boat. I have 2 friends who also went with Advantage. They're good for their intended purpose and that is to be a good all around boat. I use mine for tubing, Catalina trips, cruising, everything. Good luck with your search.

I picked up a 07 28br last spring. Best boat I've ever had. Cuts waves like butter and handles great. Runs high 50"s to low 60"s on a good day. Alot of storage, room everywhere. Their gel coat is sweet aswell. Here's my email. [email protected] if want email me and i will send some pics of the boat inside and out so you can check on out.

What do you guys think about them compared to Nordics? I would love an e-mail with those pics, sending one to you now.

When we bought our 30, we looked at Nordic's. Didn't like the open bulkhead for the mid cabin, but I later heard Nordic can close it in if you want. Nordics have a great reputation...

since Nordic was sold off, they are not the boat they used to be. I think the Advantage is a much better boat.

Could be, but I know Randy has been changing things there and Kevin, the shop guy from Advantage is now the GM at Nordic. Talked to him at the LA Boat show. Kevin is the one guy who NEVER steered me wrong or sugar coated any info at Advantage.

For what reasons?

Nordic has been and still is a great boat in my eyes, when I got my last advantage the only reason I didnt get a nordic was I liked the second row of bolsters. I believe the nordic is lighter in weight, therefore they are faster, but still very well made and very solid, I wouldnt have any trouble owning one.

They have a law suit or two on thier bigger boats because they run much slower than advertised. They had some very wavy hulls. Nordic is a good boat, i had one. But in the 28' size they don't compare to Advantage. Yes Advatge is 100# heavier but they have a bigger fuel tank and a much wider beam. Also the Advantage engine compartment is deeper. I have a 540 with 8:71 and intercooler and it fits fine. My buddy has a heat and none of the above will fit. Advantage offers a 30' & 32'. Nordic you pretty much have to jump to the 35'.

I looked hard at the Nordic before I bought mine. The 2 things I didn't like was the windshield and since I wanted a openbow was the wide open midcabin. I also think advangate does a better job on the glass and gel. Jmo plus I own one.:drink: