The best 25-28ft boat
11-13-2009, 01:17 AM
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I've owned my 28' Checkmate Convincor w/ twin EFI big blocks for 2 years and I'm diggin' it. I boat with some big V's (42 Fountain, 38 Top Gun, 40 Hawk) and it does very respectable on LOTO. Not the same ride, obviously, but I bring some attitude along and the Check does a great job of holding up, ie, I have their respect. I didn't even shop them for a while because the Checkmates typically aren't as stylish, IMO, but after researching them, I liked what I heard. I got a lot of bang for the buck on my boat. $35k, 115 hours, 1-owner, 75+mph, EFI Mags (I wanted fuel injection), very clean Texas boat. The Combs family does a good job of standing behind their products, too. Mike and Kip are still working there and are very helpful.
The other folks on here will know much more than I will. Just sharing my personal experience. If I were shopping now in this range, I'd definitely consider that Pantera or the Saber that's for sale on another site.
http://www.boattrader.com/find/listi...shore-93280075
The other folks on here will know much more than I will. Just sharing my personal experience. If I were shopping now in this range, I'd definitely consider that Pantera or the Saber that's for sale on another site.
http://www.boattrader.com/find/listi...shore-93280075
11-14-2009, 01:39 PM
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This 28' Pantera is alot of boat for the money,
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...b217_0-en.html
In the OSO classified, Pantera are solid boats....
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...b217_0-en.html
In the OSO classified, Pantera are solid boats....
11-14-2009, 01:41 PM
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28 Pantera--its right at 34' on the trailer.
28 or 25 Active Thunder
288 Sunsation
28 Powerquest
29 Fountain--The 27 is way too small and the 29 is no larger than most 28's on the trailer.
271 Formula fastec
Plain and simple, the lighter boats will be faster and the heavier ones will ride better in rough water for the most part.
28 or 25 Active Thunder
288 Sunsation
28 Powerquest
29 Fountain--The 27 is way too small and the 29 is no larger than most 28's on the trailer.
271 Formula fastec
Plain and simple, the lighter boats will be faster and the heavier ones will ride better in rough water for the most part.
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11-15-2009, 07:01 AM
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Nobody mentions the Donzi 28 ZX?
Dosen't it compare to your Sunsations or Nordics?
I know it's a twin, but at 50grand, it fitts the bill!
Nordic seems to be the pricier alternative to a Sunsation. And Sunsations also has the best fit and finish of the two.
Just my homble oppinion.
Dosen't it compare to your Sunsations or Nordics?
I know it's a twin, but at 50grand, it fitts the bill!
Nordic seems to be the pricier alternative to a Sunsation. And Sunsations also has the best fit and finish of the two.
Just my homble oppinion.
11-15-2009, 09:05 AM
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My vote is of course the Velocity 280.
1. It is fast, my 280 with 502 mag, lightning headers and labbed prop will do 70mph any time. With some some good chop and light load it will do 72+ mph on GPS. This is a eleven year old boat with the original 502 mag..
2. Deep secure cockpit.
3. Good size cabin with storage.
4. While some people call it a drivers boat I have found that the learning curve is short and no surprises.
5. You call the Factory and you can get someone to talk to and if it is tech stuff it will likely be Steve Stepp himself.
1. It is fast, my 280 with 502 mag, lightning headers and labbed prop will do 70mph any time. With some some good chop and light load it will do 72+ mph on GPS. This is a eleven year old boat with the original 502 mag..
2. Deep secure cockpit.
3. Good size cabin with storage.
4. While some people call it a drivers boat I have found that the learning curve is short and no surprises.
5. You call the Factory and you can get someone to talk to and if it is tech stuff it will likely be Steve Stepp himself.
11-15-2009, 04:05 PM
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though i own an i/o boat, i think the 26 sutphen w/ o.b.'s is the way to go...great hull, low maintenance, good speed (70's)and economy...although i did consider the sonic 26 for cockpit depth, the sut w/ o.b.'s thinks it's a bigger boat...especially w 380 k planes....one in MD was listed at under $17k...that's a deal.
