Newbie with some ???s
 

Hi im new to the forum and boats in general (never owned my own) Im looking to get a powerboat to use in the st Croix river in minnesota and a few other lakes around town. Im thinking i would like to get something around 25 feet with a cabin and would like to stay around 25 to 30k. Iv been looking at baja,donzi for the most part but like i said im new to boats so fell free to fill me in on what would be a good one to get. thanks much ditti

Re: Newbie with some ???s
 

Welcome to OSO. Get the boat that YOU like the best. In that size and price there's a lot to chose from.

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Or better yet, get the one your wife likes! :D

Welcome to the board.

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I think it would be worth your while to look into a Checkmate. The 25 convincor is a great boat, you get alot for the $$$$$.

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I thinks u guys are saying i need to think about selling my vette to get the boat i want lol. TTT

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I think you should get a 25 Daytona and an inexpensive tent. Cabins in 25'ish boats suck so you might as well go fast :D

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That's good ****! Well a tent is also an option but id like to sleep on the boat though. What do you guys think about the donzi 22zx? like a 1997 or something or the baja 21-23ft hammer and outlaw cuddys? what would be a better quality boat for me? Btw whats a Daytona 25 look like? thanks ditti

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pm offshore whore and get his cigarette 28ss... you wont be itching to move up so soon

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pics

http://www.thunderboatalley.com/gallery/album14

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i've got a 24ft Fountain CS... smaller cabin than the baja or donzi, but rare and much faster than the stock competition in that price range. Sounds like a 25ft outlaw would fit your criteria the best. I live and boat on lake Minnetonka... hope to see you out here sometime in the new boat

Dan

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Welcome.a hammer is a good starting boat fast and fun but no real cabin. i had one and with in 2 summers went to a 25 and loved it.good size cabin,ride was good and like someone else said you won't want to move up in a season or so.Before i bought my hammer i had a guy tell me buy the boat you think you can't afford and you'll be happy within reason.he was right.

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Welcome to our world.....:drink:

A 242 Formula has a rather roomy cabin. Spent six weeks on one, with my ex wife, back in 94 touring Florida and slept every night on the boat.

Not the fastest 24 footer out there, but few can match it if the water kicks up. Depending on engine package expect top speeds in the 60's, maybe 70.

I had an 85' with twin small blocks. Loved the boat. You could fine a nice one in your price range and Formula builds an extremely high quality boat. Just my two cents, from experience.

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22,
I would suggest going to boattraderonline.com. Search by entering high performance the length and amount you want to spend on your new boat. This will produce almost every kind of boat manufacturer out there. It will give you a good idea of what is available. Pics and all! Good luck!
Happy boat hunting :D

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i 2nd that


or just buy a 28 cig :cool:

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Quote from Formula Outlaw
"A 242 Formula has a rather roomy cabin. Spent six weeks on one, with my ex- wife, back in 94 touring Florida and slept every night on the boat."

Maybe not as roomy as you thought. :drink: :drink:

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That probably why :D :D :D

Seriously though , a friend has a 1991 242 LS . Real nice boat and great in the slop. Decent cabin for a small sized go fast boat. His will do 62 with a 502 mag. Again , not the fastest out there but fantastic quality and great resale.

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heres a real nice Baja 240 http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-6266.html

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Exactly what he said. :D

(Hey, when he's right, he's right.)

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What do you guys think about the donzi 22zx? Pros &Cons? And whats with this whole stepped hull thing i keep reading about and how it could make the boat spinout or something? thanks for all the help guys ditti

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Donzi 22ZX is a nice boat call Frank Civitano at Typhoon Performance Marine he sells Donzi's, and he has owned a fast 22ZX mid 80's, he will give you all the info you need. Good Luck

Undertaker

PS He has a used 22ZX for sale check it out on his site www.typhoonperformancemarine.com