Best Deck Boat
 

I have been toying with the idea of acquiring a deck boat as a second boat to run around in. Taking more people out when I don't want to go too fast. Any suggestions? I was thinking about something not too used? I haven't seen any for a good price that would be of interest.

My buddy is a Hurricane ( Godfrey's fiberglass deck boat) dealer. He has 2 left over deck boats with Yamaha outboards. I think they are both 2005's. They are about 20' - 22' long. I saw them in his storage building but didn't take a close look. His name is Tom at 973 663 0167 and they are in NJ.

E-Ticket

Had a Hurricane I/O........very satisfied.

Eliminator 27' fun deck W 496 ho.

there are two deck boats on www.performanceboatbrokerage.com under advantage that can be bought at cost. PM me if interested. one has a 525 and the other has a 496HO. They are both demo's

I purchased a Hurricane for the same reason last year. Very happy with the quality of the boat, and very functional.

The Hurricane Deck Boat is by far the most popular here in the South Florida canals. See them every weekend going by.

For the $money$, our 20' Starcraft has been a great value....I purchased it in 05' as a leftover 04' w/o power. Got it for under 15k new. Put my Merc 150XR6(already had it from a Switzer I'm rebuilding) on and what a great family boat! Only thing I hear complaints about is the 2 stroke smoker; wife and other passengers have made a few comments. I would do a 4stroker or i/o if possible. Deck boats are the best way to get 10+ people out with you and be able to ski & recreate comfortably.

If anyone has real interest in these 2 Hurricane leftovers, just let me know. I will get more info and pictures. I think one had a 4 stroke 115 and the other had a 4 stroke 150.

I have put about 300 hours on a 2004 240 sea ray sundeck that my parents bought. It holds 12. Not fast or anything, but a real pleasure to drive. Currently it is one of sea ray's best selling boats. Most dealers I have talked to can not keep them in stock. The lines are really classy. I think in the non-performance deckboat catagory under 26ft they are one of the best choices on the market. Cobalt also makes one sweet azz deckboat, but they are just a little too much money.

What kind of deckboat are you looking for - performance, non-performance, 24ft or up to 30ft?

I think those performance deckboats are just a little too dangerous. It just takes one big roller to get the boat out of the water at speed, which I consider very dangerous with a boat full of people in lounge seats.

I agree with the 240 Sundeck. Great boat that is built to Sea Ray standards. I had a '98 240 Sundeck with a 305 in it for three years and loved it. The deadrise allowed it to handle the rough water at LOTO as well as you could expect any 24' boat to do. Upper teens would get a nice one.

My dads got a hurricane with a 5.0 and OMC Cobra outdrive.....with a full boat of 12 people (mix of kids and adults) we can pull a tube and still do 35mph around the lake....they are awesome. His is a 1986 20 or 21' model and he wouldnt get rid of it if you put a gun to his head :)

We had a 03 Eliminator 27 Fundeck with a 496. Great boat but it wasn't real practical for us so we didn't keep it but one season and it went Lake Havusu.

Go with the Ultra 26 Deck.


Performance and Practical :cool:

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I would consider one. Am currently looking at Jet Boats, but the Hurricame may be a better value? Although I am in Florida - don't know if it's pratical to pay for it being hauled down here. Please post info and picks.

Thank you, Mark

I will get the details and some picks tomorrow. He also sells trailers. Post an add on OSO, there is always someone headed down to Florida. I know both are new leftovers, and have been stored inside since being delivered from the manufacture.

First boat is an 05 Hurricane 21' Deck boat. Its an I/O 5.0 MPI with Alpha drive,snap in carpet,covers and black stripe below the rail. It is new with warranty "Around "$33000

Next is a '05 18 Hurricane deck boat with a 4 stroke Yamaha, Blue stripe, snap in carpet and covers, new with warranty.."around" $24000

I'll post the pictures tonight

The 21 I/O. These boats ar great for taking out the family with very little maintance required.

The 18 Outboard. Gotta love the 4 stroke !

How do the Hurricane boats handle rough water? What do the longer boats look like? Was thinking that I need something around 26'.

Next custom boats.

Brent Leech's company. Stunning looking deck boat, fast bottom, really innovative back end.

My buddy has a 28 Magic with the Illmor V-10. It'll run high eightys. You won't even need another boat. I think it's for sale. He's moving up again.

The Hurricane boats are model #'s 217 I/O and SD 187 . You can get further details at www.Godfreymarine.com

Thank you very much CMC!

Mark

I like the looks and numbers on the trident as well....

Mark (Ft. Myers) did you talk to Tom ?

We have a 24' Ebbtide w/ Merc. 350MAG MPI. Went with it after testdriving Hurricane, Sea-Ray, Four-Winns and Azure. They're all nice and comfortable. We really like the workmanship and warranty on the Ebbtide best. Also Hurricane makes two different types of windshields so that may make a difference to you.

CMC, no, think I want a little more length with an outboard if I go with hurricane. But I'm not ruling anything out. We will likely go to a huge boat show down here this weekend so we can physically see many boats. I keep changing my mind and it's driving me nuts! Just want to pull the trigger and go boating! But I know better than to rush into something. Like I said, I'm not ruling anything out though. Ya know, your buddy could likely sell those to a dealer down here. Very popular boats here.

It would be easier to decide on a performance boat. I'm starting over after moving to Florida full time and thats why I don't already own a Cig. or Apache. Now I live in the perfect spot, but have to struggle for a while! I should have bought a Cig. two years ago when the $ was pouring in!

Anyway, thank you very much for the info. I will be doing something very soon.

Mark

Trident
 

These boats are pretty cool......fold down front ramp, and 93 mph with 550hp.

Check these videos.

http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_...lery/v/videos/

I saw one of those Trident boats at Jobbienooner this year. It was pretty sweet. Ilmor V10, cat hull, deckboat on top.

26 Twin Outboard Gofrey,rough Water 28,34,advantage

I second that

Another vote for the Searay 240 Sundeck. :D

Most deck boats (non-performance hulls) are not great with big water. The SR 240 has a deep V and deep dead-rise and is just heavy. It handle nasty water really well.

I've been told by another OSO'r who has a Nordic 28 Heat and has spent time with my SR, that mine handle the chop as well as his heat. For what it's worth.

The biggest thing is it's absolutely awesome when it comes to use of space. It's got storage out the wazoo, a good sized head with sink etc. 20 gallon fresh water tank etc. A great SUV-plus on the water.

Oh, and ya, it's not a performance boat, not a fast hull by any means, and heavy (5500-6000 lbs on the water, wet and loaded, more with a boat load of people) but they can be made to run pretty decent. See sig line. :D

If you are loking at the high end of the deck boat lines, you really need to look at Conquest. By far the nicest decks out there. They are available with just about any motor you want and the fit and finish are to a very high standard. A 28ft er with a 525 will run just about 80mph. Lots of room and they ride very well. I have a few friends with them.



Darrell.

You are crazy. My uncle has one of those 240 sea rays....cannot imagine a monster motor in it.

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my vote by far for the $

I ca't either, but I go look at the check book and realize, "ya, I did". :evilb:

It might surprise you, it's stable as can be too. At 60 MPH you can get up and walk around. I don't recommend it, but you could. ;)

I can answer your question as I've operated various Hurricane deck boats 22ft and 24 ft for 15+ years. They are not so great at handling rough water. Small chop they are fine but anything bigger than 1+ft and you can have a bumpy ride or you have to come way off the throttle. Space wise and layout are great.