Looking at 30' + Center Consoles, just curious to where people think these mfg's stack up as far as quality/ride and comfort. Boating in my area can be very rough so i'd like to get something that wont beat me to death. Rate them 1-8. Thanks

Concept
Renegade
Scarab -1999-2001 models
Intrepid
Dakota
Marlago
Donzi
Glasstream

You really should look at the Yellowfin

probably out of my 40-60k range, I also want a cuddy and I dont think they make a 30-32 cuddy do they?

What about Ocean Hawk? (Same as the Cig Cafe Open.)

Always liked that boat, and you may be able to find one in your price range.

It really depends what you're looking for. Intrepid is a great brand. I won't lie, it's not the fastest of the group listed and it's probably the most expensive, but they have beautiful craftsmanship/quality.

Should throw Fountain onto that list. My 34 Fountain runs very well in the rough stuff. Size matters my 34 has a 9.6 beam when it come to rough conditions. O bye the way it's For Sale.

The ride of my 2000 Scarab was surprisingly good. The build quality also surprised me.

The Donzi also has a good solid ride - better than the Scarab, but it is bigger/heavier.

I rode a Sonic/Dakota in Miami but it was so ridiculously rough you couldn't get a real good everyday idea.

I looked at Glasstream and was put off by build quality and especially rigging. I hear they ride ok.

You gonna have a boat again this summer?

What about a 33' Powerplay SF?

I looked at alot of concepts and renegades, those were my two choices of center consoles. I ended up with a 28 concept. It does have the cuddy up front. The rigging is nice, the boat performed well. I did bust some stuff up on it. But I will not blame concept for that, it is just the nature of the beast.

Check out Marlago. It is a splash of an Aronow 36 Cigarette, as is the Marlin 35. This is one dry riding boat. I love mine.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...3-marlago.html

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...go-dakota.html