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Old 10-25-2010, 11:25 AM
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I will throw in the nova 250's if you can find one in decent shape. twin smallblocks, very forgiving boat and can handle some decent lumpyness. A lot o people have cut their teeth in them.
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my starter boat is a 38 formula with 500's heheheh
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I'd say a starter boat is one that costs about two month's salary. Shop around for the best compromise that you can find.

As someone here says: "Fast, cheap, reliable - Pick any two."
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DustPuppy
my starter boat is a 38 formula with 500's heheheh
My second boat was a 40 Fountain w/700 Zuls.
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:38 PM
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I started with a 22 Scarab with a BB when I was 19. It was fun and really easy to drive
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My starter boat is the Pachanga. Twin 350's and will take a beating.

My reality isn't as fun as Dustpuppy's! haha
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Old 10-25-2010, 02:33 PM
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I'm thinking this would be a good starter.
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Old 10-25-2010, 03:48 PM
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I'd give you two month's salary for it!
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Do you guys think that jumping from two summers in a 19 ft CC to a Formula Sunsport 33 is too much ?
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Originally Posted by shekmark
Do you guys think that jumping from two summers in a 19 ft CC to a Formula Sunsport 33 is too much ?
Guess that all depends on the person.

I went from a 1976 Wellcraft V20 to my Cafe Racer, but I don't think that is the norm, or necessarily the smart thing to do. Also - I grew up on the water so I had 26 years of water life under my belt when I bought the CIG.
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