advice on first go fast boat
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You can't go wrong with this boat:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o27485-en.html
It's build quality is legendary, a derivative of the 33' hull which handles chop beautifully. You want tough and high quality for Lake Erie and this is a steal at this price.
The owner bought my 33' and he maintains his boats meticulously.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o27485-en.html
It's build quality is legendary, a derivative of the 33' hull which handles chop beautifully. You want tough and high quality for Lake Erie and this is a steal at this price.
The owner bought my 33' and he maintains his boats meticulously.
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You can't go wrong with this boat:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o27485-en.html
It's build quality is legendary, a derivative of the 33' hull which handles chop beautifully. You want tough and high quality for Lake Erie and this is a steal at this price.
The owner bought my 33' and he maintains his boats meticulously.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o27485-en.html
It's build quality is legendary, a derivative of the 33' hull which handles chop beautifully. You want tough and high quality for Lake Erie and this is a steal at this price.
The owner bought my 33' and he maintains his boats meticulously.
lake erie is not a lake its an inland ocean... less than 28ft doesnt cut it if u wanna boat every weekend or go long distances
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On a nice day in lake Erie a 25 isn't bad, the first time it turns to chit (probably the second or third island trip) its going to eat your lunch. I would go a little older and a little longer, there are a lot of 30'+ scarabs etc running around.. this one looks nice as an example.. *not my boat..not selling boat...just a good example*
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/class...age=out&id=389
Lake Erie can go from nice to all hells breaking loose in 20 minutes, the more boat you have under you the happier you will be.
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/class...age=out&id=389
Lake Erie can go from nice to all hells breaking loose in 20 minutes, the more boat you have under you the happier you will be.
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I was looking for a long time for just what you are looking for and what I found was each boat rides different Velocity's have a pad and need power to ride on top on the pad. That being said the pad makes it a drivers boat and taking a wake the wrong way can hurt (you) but those who know how to drive the Velocity make them glide over the chop. Sonics are heavy but ride nice in rough stuff. The AT is light and glances off the chop real nice and is very forgiving. My Checkmate rides lighter than a Sonic and heavier than the AT.
Disclaimer:**Statements above are my opinion only and not to be taken by anyone in an offesive way all boats mentioned are nice boats**
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Im in a similar situation. Ive boated ever since I can remember, using my parents crownline all the time, but Im looking at buying MY first boat. Found a local used 27 Fountain thats in the mid 20's and is built better than my parents new crownline. Its in awsome shape. We also boat with quite a few people who have older big boats instead of smaller new ones. There's somthing to be said for having a brand new boat under warranty but not all of us have that kinda $. Like others have said, some older boats were built much better anyway.
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I have heard that the pad bottom on a Velocity makes it a "drivers boat" and that they can take some getting used to. I have to say I have found the Velocity 260 very easy to drive, however I am an experienced boater with close to 20 years experience.
Last edited by low_psi; 05-18-2010 at 07:46 PM.
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Of all the boats mentioned the twin engine Pantera 28 is at the top with the Powerplay #2. Both are rough water boats with proven race hulls. On Lake Erie you'll need all the boat you can get and those two provide that.
Just my .02
[Active Thunder as well if you can find a 28].
Just my .02
[Active Thunder as well if you can find a 28].