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Originally Posted by Fountain4402 (Post 3373613)

with 20k cash your going to be hard pressed to get into anything over 24ft unless its really old. Even old boats arent that cheap unless they need a lot of work. But You can find Formulas, Baja's, checkmates that are 24-29ft in that price range. I have never seen a fountain, cig, hustler for that cheap regardless of age.

i would be surprised if you could find a twin engine formula or baja for under 20k unless its pretty old (1990's). I personally wouldnt buy a boat over 10 years old. Just doesnt make sense for a few reasons: repairs, insurance, reliability, etc. If i had 20k i would go for a descent 28' with a single big block.

anything twin is going to be expensive. there is seemingly too much hardware for a small budget. in many instances these small twin boats have 20k worth of just motors and drives let alone hull, cabin materials, etc.

looked at that boat on 32nd in holland, He wants way to much.
Also looked at http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/2323538536.html could be had at $14,000. White is paint and where they blended in the front was a horrible job. They say that rebuilds have less than 100 hr. but no paper work. interior is rainbow color. But 80mph would be fun

I like the thought of roughly a 28 with efi. That would be a good trailer boat, reliable and easy as a boat can be on gas.