Best mid cabin boat for the money
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Best mid cabin boat for the money
I purchased a 25 Nordic mid cabin a couple of years ago and I love the concept and the boat. I am considering buying a larger one (28-30ft). But boating in KY, we do not have much exposure to the mid cabin line and I was wondering what "yall" think is the best 28-30 ft mid cabin for the money? Thanks for your responses.
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Now we're talkin'! Sunsation and Advantage make nice mid-cabin models in this size. I've looked at them all and settled on Envision (manufactured in Monmouth, IL), www.envisionboats.com. We had a 29' mid-cabin that was a great rough water boat. I'd probably still have it if it had twin small blocks in it, but we opted for the extended cockpit instead. We liked the 29 so much we bought a 32. You can go to the factory and tell them what you want and they'll build it for you.
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I'm somewhat biased, but Sunsation really does make a really nice MCOB. I have a 32SS MCOB, and I just personally don't think anything measures up. The attention to detail and ESPECIALLY the customer service, is second to none!
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Nordic heat hands down. Go to unlimited marine and look at one. They are huge and look great
My #2 choice is the Sunsation 32SS MCOB. Looks like an awesome craft. Owners rave about them (as evidenced above).
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Different mid-cabins for different reasons. The Sunsation and Nordic will be faster with the same power. Envision is very family oriented. The cockpit and bow area are very deep compared to other mid cabins. Something to consider if you have kids in the bow when you're running as higher speeds. I'm about 6'-1" and can sit upright in the cabin. It just depends on what your needs are.
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MCOB are very interesting to me as well. I often think on will be my next too. It seems they are a good fit for the day boating that i do now.
Is the cockpit of a MCOB the same cockpit size as a similar closed bow - i.e. they are not shrinking the cockpit on a MCOB and just putting the room on the open bow? I want the MCOB cockpit to be the same size as the closed box version.
Is the cockpit of a MCOB the same cockpit size as a similar closed bow - i.e. they are not shrinking the cockpit on a MCOB and just putting the room on the open bow? I want the MCOB cockpit to be the same size as the closed box version.