25-29, whats good for a new guy
 

So after recently leaving the life of cruisers (29' Four Winns), I am interested in getting a powerboat. I would like to get into a 25'-30'. Probably looking to spend $45k and no more than $65k. Will pay cash, so financing is not needed.

I have a few questions, such as, what boats are out there I should look at? I have seen some nice Fountains and Bajas. What other manufactures make a good quality boat in that size category? Doesn't seem to be too many, but I do not know this market well at all. Also, what type of maintenance should i expect? I would like to find a larger (29-30ish) with twins but of course everything doubles in price. I would be running on Lake Michigan, so the second motor would be nice to have in case of a "Break-down".

Thanks for any help that is offered. Now comes the fun part......BUYING!!!

I'm partial. For a well built Quality boat with twins, 29' Formula.
I own a 336 with 502s and love it.

I'm with RJ, again I'm partial, also worth considering, Donzi 28 ZX 45k is alotta money, you can buy a 312 Formula in that range also, and if you go single engine, lots of options there, but if you had a 29 cruiser I'm sure you had twins, and they say once you go twins you don't go back

I think this is a pretty decent buy

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/16542

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/13664 sounds like a good deal and a sonic can deffently handle the ruff waters of lake Michigan.

for rough water theres saber 28s some sin gle some with twins. sutphen 26 singles great ride the twins would be 30 and 31 sutphens and active thunder 28 and 32 with twins. check your pm.

Pantera, Powerplay, Active Thunder

Im partial too but this would be a great boat for Lake Michigan...Powequest makes an outstanding boat and they are made to handle the rough waters of Lake Michigan. This one does over 90 mph..
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o41881-en.html

That PQ 300 Revenge is a kick a s s boat. I concur with Griff, Pantera, Powerplay, Active Thunder, and add Laveycraft and PQ.

If you're looking for a MCOB, Laveycraft and Sunsation are the only two I've been on that I can recommend for big water.

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