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Old 06-19-2010, 06:06 PM
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Cigarette, Donzi, Formula, Scarab, etc, what are some of the better 70's to early 90's hulls, 24'-28', preferably single engine. What brands have less known issues than others, as far as moisture retention issues, rot, strength finish etc. I really like the 28ss Cigarettes, did they make anything similar to that in single engine? Feel free to mention brands I haven't mentioned, thanks for the help/experience.
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Pantaras and magnums come to mind, the wellcraft novas and scarabs are well known rot candidates,but are great boats when redone.
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Originally Posted by bookshelf
Cigarette, Donzi, Formula, Scarab, etc, what are some of the better 70's to early 90's hulls, 24'-28', preferably single engine. What brands have less known issues than others, as far as moisture retention issues, rot, strength finish etc. I really like the 28ss Cigarettes, did they make anything similar to that in single engine? Feel free to mention brands I haven't mentioned, thanks for the help/experience.
Look here under the products section for both the 24 and the 28

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I was going to mention Formula 272 until you said single.....
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Martini/Corsa!! (and not just bc i have one for sale!)

One of the best under 30 ft rough water boats ever made

I did the same search 7 years ago, and after everyone's opinions, I took their advice and bought one, and they were right

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There are many good boats in that size range. I have been in all of them and the best IMO is the Pantera. Great ride,dry, solid, well built. The 24 handles like a bigger boat just like the 28. Good luck in your search
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26' Corsa, 26' Sutphen, 24' Pantera, 24' Superboat...alotta ways to go...
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