BEST Buy under 115k
 

Im selling my baja and I'm in the market for a new boat. I'm looking for your guys expiereinced opinion. Here is my requirements.

-Under 115k, probably need to buy new for financing term?(looking 20 yrs due to seasonal higher income)
-I don't care about cabin space. No overnighters
-No offshore running, mainly rivers and smaller lakes(lake norman and ERIE every once in a blue moon )
-Looking for alot of speed
-Build quality is a must (If the speed is there I don't see my needs changing anytime soon)
-I'm open to a cat or a V
-Open to 28-36ft
-I don't care about holeshoting(i'd rather keep my outdrive)

I don't know much about the smaller more "custom" manufacturers. Im just looking for peoples .02 cents and open to anything. I appreciate all your guys input and just wanted to say thanks for building a wealth of knowledge and experience on this site.

At 115k won't be able to buy much length new. Believe there is lots of value in quality used boats out there. Just take your time to look around and thourhly inspect.
I've owned 6 different V's 25-35'. The more length the better on water, towings the opposite. With price point in mind, I'd look at used 32' Active Thunders, 32-35-38 Fountains and 31-35 Formulas. Have Fun!

check this boat out . it's a sweet deal and a awsome boat .
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/9/5/91631895.htm

You won't necessarily need to buy new for a 20 yr. term. Contact some of the marine finance people on the board. You can get good rates on used. Just don't expect it from a local bank. You can get a lot more used!

PM Ol' High Pants himself......

DaveP at Essex Finance.

There's a smoking deal on a slightly used 2008 288 Sunsation with all the bells and whistles in the classifieds. I've seen AND been on the boat in person and it's sweet and done right. Plus you get the best Customer Service of anyone in the biz with the Sunsation.

Asking price is 89K and change

+1 on ole Dave P. Walked us right through the financing on our Top Gun and we got a competetive rate on a '99 model boat. Great people to deal with.

Take a look at teh Superboat 30 Y2K single engine boat with a 525 Merc your looking at 85mph and your at that price point.They are a small boat builder from LI NY.I my self looking to get one.Hope this help you out.

There are TONS of great boats out there in that price range used just 1 season.

Gladiator!

looks like a nice choice

There is a 02 30 daytona w/ 496's for 108k asking, probably a 90+MPH boat very reliable. I have had two of these and enjoyed both very much. I have an 05 30 for sale without power for 100k. The 28' Daytona pre ICC is a great river boat talldeck is not quite as fast of a bottom but still a goood boat for the money. I know of a 99 28' Daytona with 600hp for 80k 110.
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I can get you into a nice new 28' Active Thunder with a 525EFI/XR for close, if not under your number. Wave crusher, deep-V, VERY deep freeboard, solid & consistent performer, and will run 75mph. (No, its not the fastest in this space, but its big, comfy, and SOLID.) I've been out with 28ATs in 3-4 footers with occasional 6 foot holes and the boat can handle such just fine. (Your not riding like a 38 footer, but your getting home in one piece, and you don't have to tighten anything.)

Take a look at the 2 Active Thunders in here in the OSO Classifieds; and drop me a line so we can spec your boat. You'll get a LIFETIME hull warranty and I can get you an extended 5 (maybe more) power train warranty.

My contact info is in my signature. Good luck in your quest.

Go with Dave P, Essex Credit. He is the best, I just bough a 2004 Donzi 33 ZX and got 20 years.

Ditto: Dave P. at Essex Credit will get you a great 20yr rate on a quality used boat. I have my 2003 Donzi 38Comp with him that i bought in Oct. 07

P.S.- A bottle of Jack Daniel's might get you an even better rate!:D

Getting 20 year financing should not be an issue on 100k plus on a used boat.

2004 Superboat 30-Y2K, Race Hull Construction, 496HO/ Whipple Kit with intercooler, Bravo XR-ITS drive, 30” Maximus labbed 5-Blade, and custom triple axle trailer. 220 hours FRESH WATER ONLY! Stored inside a heated garage when not in use. Extras include: 30” K-Planes, mechanical indicators, Color GPS/ chart plotter with a 9” screen, Gibson 90 degree exhaust tips, transom trim switch, sea strainer, custom wheel with tilt helm, hydraulic steering, VHF radio with external speaker, Dual Monster gauges (passenger and driver), passenger grab bar, racing seats with 5 point racing harness, diamond plate footrests, custom cockpit carpet, custom fit cockpit cover Center deck rail, fender cleats, storage racks, and key type battery switch. Regular maintenance at 25 hour intervals. This boat is EXTRA CLEAN and priced to sell! Phone Cary at 315-382-8828

http://www.yachtauctions.com/detail.asp?stockNo=16874

I have seen this boat, and it's very clean.

Thanks for all the input, the hustler 344 is pretty sweet as well as the y2k30, this machine has caught my eye as well, ive tried researching it but cant really find any info on it

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20451-en.html

Anybody have anything to say about this brand good or bad?

now that is a sexy boat but unfortunatley i think with what it would cost to get that thing shipped im outside of my budget

Hustler-Awesome speed,looks and build quality.

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Not trying to rain on your parade ST, but I'm assuming since you are looking at a cat that you have done some research on insurance. If you haven't, you may want to look into that prior to financing. It may alter your course in boat shopping. A cat and anything 500hp or above is going to make a significant difference in insurance premiums, if you can find someone to write it at all.

Just my .02

There is a boat out west that may work for you and it's
exactly $115,000 and it'll go about 105 mph every day and
will go 100 mph full of gas and 6 adults!

It's a 2005 Conquest Top Cat II 28' deckboat with about 50
hours on it and still looks new. Paul Pfaff built the 557 inch
91 octane burning quad rotored/EFI beast and it dynoed at
988 on junk fuel. It's set up with hardly any boost and has
an XR drive. Current owner wanted it reliable and fast.
Pfaff gets as much as 1400 hp out of these same engines
with different pulleys and a differenet fuel map. Every option
including a $7500 cd sound system, full hydraulic steering,
ITS box, washdown system, triple axle disc brake trailer, Livorsi IMCO etc etc etc.

I know that most don't think of deckboats going 100 mph
but they do and do it well. Let me know if you want any additional info and /or photos or the owners name and phone number.

Keith Sayre
Magic Boats
Lake Havasu City
928-412-7775

That 28 Pantera is VERY sweet !!!

GREAT!!! Now how about a classified ad?

I would bet that if you offered the bank 115 for that boat or maybe less they would take it, then that would leave you a couple thousand for shipping.

+1

How about a 30' Cigarette Mystique. You should be able to find one in your price range. And you can't beat the build quality. Gladiator is also sweet!

here are a couple very cool boats maybe you can wheel and deal on them

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20393-en.html

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o19343-en.html
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20757-en.html
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o19787-en.html

No offense, Slo, but I doubt seriously that he's going to get Tanner to drop the price on that beautiful Top Gun or Ocean Performance to drop that Gladitor to 115K or under (20K and 35K respectively). I understand it may be a buyers market but......

However, they are both great looking and performing boats that would be very nice to have in the boat slip.

Brand New 27 Eliminator Oso Classifieds 115

agreed those two are worth the extra cash all day may be worth the extra $180 a month to own one of those Cigs

New 25ft Liberator cat. Same bottom as 24 Skater. It has 99 300 Promaxs on it now for $70K or new 250XS's for $86K, or 300XS's for $90K. All these motors run over 100 mph. It's the 2nd boat down here:

http://liberatorfl.tripod.com/id19.html

Here ya go.386 Sonic,triple 500hp's.

This statement puts you all over the map! You need to pick cat or v to get help on what boat fits your needs. You say you don't need a cabin and your not going offshore? Maybe you need a bass boat with a 300 on the back. Like mentioned did you check cat insurance? Do you care what size motor? Do you want a step bottom? Need more info to help you out

Nordic thor cat. Check it out they are bad ass looking and fast with a 525. 90+
http://unlimitedmarine.com/boats/200...dic%20thor.jpg

Slorp Train, by all means check out the Superboat 30 Y2K, with a single BB you will be running in any type of water. Depending on the options you will be well within your budget. This hull is a true performer !!!

I couldn't agree more. I figured with the dollar amount spent that a cat would be faster with the same power. I've been trying to research cat vs v's but really can't find informative info, its all this is better no thats better stuff. so for me a at this time am not definative on which hull to go with. I also have trouble deciding between single and twins, i love having the ability to get home if something happens to 1 engine but at the same time any upgrades cost you twice as much. Another thing is that i did not realize that cat insuraunce was that much more than a v nor that you can also finance a used boat for 20 years. If insuarance is managable is there any down side to a cat and or a high hp single?