advice on first go fast boat
05-18-2010, 07:34 PM
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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.
05-18-2010, 07:37 PM
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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.
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05-18-2010, 08:43 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.
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05-18-2010, 08:47 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.
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05-18-2010, 08:56 PM
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05-18-2010, 09:39 PM
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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.
2350 pounds! is that a misprint? That would be a cool boat is he can get it in his price range.
05-18-2010, 09:42 PM
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some really good post so far. i dont mind going older and bigger. i just figured the cost of twin engines would be to much with fuel and upkeep. im going to consider 28+ ft now because i will be sleeping on it on the weekends and plan on using it every weekend. my old boat was a 24ft crusier and i would get beat up alot. i saw a 29 fountain 1992 with twin 502 any thoughts.
05-18-2010, 09:45 PM
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Also keep in mind the bigger boat the bigger TOW VEHICLE you will need. Most of the above mentioned can be towed with a large SUV, full size truck ( I am not getting into specifics) we can all do our own math and deciede what is safe for ourselves. Just don't try to pull a 30' twin engine boat with a Honda CRV.
