Best 30ft Offshore rig
 

just wondering what the forum consensus is for best 30ft offshore rig...looking to upgrade and need some ideas:D

Sutphen

Superboat.

30 cig or 32 active thunder

30 skater hands down say no more

figured I would stir it up a bit...:rolleyes:

what about Cig versus Donzi?

if it had to be 30ft i would get the twin eng. Cig

Are you talking new or used. If used, hard to beat a Cig 28 in big water. Heavy slow boat but a wave crusher. Through some serious power to it and have a blast!

Here's a nice one:

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o16106-en.html

I know there are other OSO'rs with 28 for sale.

A Bullet would be good too.

looking at used right now...when did they stop making a 28?

no Fountain suggestions yet....what is the "beak" exchange rate?:rolleyes:

33 Active Thunder with the AVH bottom.

Adrenaline V30

t/s 30 cig mystique/vice

29 Lavey Craft....30.5" with swim step.

I have one for sale with twin 500efi's...

Chris
323 864 8332

30ft Sutphen
30ft Cigarette - the best looking 30ft boat ever made

30' Predator for the cats
60' Hatteras for the Vee's:p

30 Skater for a cat
30 Superboat for best bang for the buck
30 Cig for best fit and finish

With no qualifying statements, this thread goes no where. There is no BEST boat for ALL applications.

Its like asking: "What's the best beer?"
or "What's the best cheese?"

Need more info, for more qualified answers:

Lake boater? River boater? Ocean boater?
Do you like to raft and party, or just get in, go fast, and then go home?
Do you overnight?
Do you have kids?
Does your wife have a say in the matter? :D

Single engine or twin engine?
I/O or OB?
What's your budget?
New or used?
How much insurance can you afford?
What is your bling vs. purest preference?
Do you like steps or a straight bottom?

I see you're in Michigan..a 30 Sutphen will do you right on the Big Lake!

Predator 30 Cat!

Best Single I/O V-bottom for performance and handling has to be the 29' Kryptonite. I am biased because I own one and currently am trying to sell it BUT I chose it for a reason when I bought it. Just for comparison, I am looking to upgrade into a 35-38' V bottom w/ twins and my short list is Donzi Zr, Cigarette, & 37 Outerlimits.

The answers are obvious. However many different boat owners are on here, is the number of reply's to be had.

The real answer will be the one you come across that you can afford....:chick:

I am moving to Florida and plan on boating in the gulf, nokids, would like twin engines, I/O, like to party and go fast, wife might have a say, needs to ride smooth in the rough, and preferably used..dont really know the difference between steps and staight bottom hull, and I would prefer the purest attitude vs. the bling effect. Like to stay under 100 large.

thanks for everyone input! this is a very knowledgeable group and I enjoy reading all the threads...:drink:

Those two usually don't go together. Be safe , don't be another statistic.

28 pantera, 33 powerplay, 32 Active Thunder, 28 apache(there's an unrigged new one around), 28joker(new), 34phantom(see forum), 28saber(maybe new w/ 496s), Sutphen

Those are my choices for twins in the hi 20ft-low30ft range.
All will do nicely in the Florida waters.

was going to suggest the 28' Pantera anyway, 30' easy with the swim platform, available with singles or twins, a better candidate now that you've explained your use a bit:drink:

dont get the wrong impression....I am very responsible with that stuff...

Here's a vote for Formula :D And just an example of what "used, under 100k" might get you. Lots of boat for the money IMO. http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=155537

In that case...

Write the check and boat happy:
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o15084-en.html

The best BANG for the BUCK with fuel prices today has GOT to be mine for sale right now!!!! :D

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o16032-en.html

What did U think I would say!!!!

my answer to these polls is always whatever the boat i currently own so.....the 31 Ft. Cigarette Bullet is by far the very best boat ever made.

Mark - that's a great looking boat!

my 33 ocean express cat is perfect for the gulf here in sarasota, ride,speed,comfort,cabin,im ready to deal as i ordered a sea plane, when you get to fl give me a call if interested to check out a big cat ride,ps good luck with the move as i left Ann Arbor in 88 and never want to go back

Gotcha ! If we're counting swim platforms the 28 Joker rules the seas in class!

could ya finish a 28 w/ twin sbcs for under 100k?

if your going in the ocean and want a twin engine under 100k i would look at either the 32 active thunder or 35 sonic the thunder is a little faster but the sonic has a much smoother ride i wouldnt recomend the 32 sonic though high speed handeling is tough likes to chime walk also

Very easily!

If you have up to $100K to spend why limit yourself to a 30' boat? For ocean boating go with the biggest boat you can get. There are a lot of nice boats in that $ range. Personally, I'd look for a used Gun.

Moving to FL you better check the insurablilty of whatever you buy. Twins (more than 415 HP) and over 30 ft will be expensive and made of unobtainium in some cases.

This is a cool package good for low 70's, won't break the bank and is brand new with 2 years of warranty: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...spagenameZWDVW