Hey Everybody!! Ideas?
 

well, a friend of mine got me to stumble into this site. I'm familiar with boats, just not too familiar with the offshore variety.

I'm currently on Lake Michigan (in a Carver) and see a lot of these boats and I'm kinda getting the itch for one. I'd probally dry stack and thinking under 30' and under $60k.

Any ideas??? :confused:

Welcome to the board!
 

Have you considered looking at cats?

Leave while you still can!!!!!!!;) ;)

Welcome to our sick little world we call OSO!
Frequency is right. Leave while you still can. The "itch" that you describe will soon consume you quicker than the Ebola virus. Next thing you know, your wife will kick you out of the house and you'll find yourself waking up with an empty bottle of drive fluid laying next to you and a bad headache.

You should be well in the game for 60 clams!

Good luck

a couple year old 28 checkmate would do you real well up there. good boat, good people, good ride. one of the few boats you won't lose a ton of money on.

any further questions just ask.

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Good luck........check out this thread. There's a nice Baja there from OTIS311



http://www.offshoreonly.com/forum/sh...threadid=28661

Around 30 ft. could mean a twin engine 31 bullet or Sonic or a single 28 Checkmate or Pantera..lots to look at

I would look into a newer single engine
Rather than a older 30 something..Good luck

For your first boat, I'd stick with a single for monetary reasons. However on lake M you'll find more confidence in twins...

28 Skater best bang for the buck and best re-sale and it sounds as if you have the ammeneties problems solved with the cruiser.

I know of a fresh water 30 spectre cat with twin 500hp's for 75k asking.

You could get an old Scarab flat deck for 30K, spend the other 30K redoing the boat, drive it for a few years, and then sell it for 30K.:D

Hey! At least you only lost 30K! And look how much fun you had!:D :D :D

Cashmoney hit it!!!
 

That's where I'm torn. An early 90's Formula caught my eye... as did a late 80's Bullet as did a 97 Checkmate... Grrrrr.....

All I know is that it's going to be fun doing more than 24 mph like I do in my Carver Convertible!! :D :D :D

Hi Birch
 

We have a 97 232 Baja thats comming in on trade with 94 hours on it. We're giving him 26 for his trade and you can have it for that and I can email some pics if interested!

Scott

whatever you get make sure its not somthing to overpowered. and also get some help learning how to drive at speed. it is an absolute blast but should not be taken lightly. get used to the speed an work your way up. :cool: :cool: :cool: your on the right track though. formula, cig , checkmate all good solid performers. probably should stay away from cats for now. dont know that going from a carver to a cat is such a good idea. well whatever you get be safe and you can lean offshoreonly for tips as there is alot of good people here that can help you out with just about anything.
:D :cool: :cool:

hey fastcats- do you have a full size pic of your avitar . . that looks like a cool shot, just wondering.

Hey Glassdave
 

Yes I do! It's called "flying the flag"

Send me your email and I will send it to you.

Scott:D

GLASSDAVE
 

Believe me, I know what you mean. This isn't a jump in a throttle down kinda thing to do.

Some of my friends at the harbor have everything from 29 Outlaw w/ prochargers, 312 fastech, Top Gun's, Tigers and even a Rough Rider!! So I've had plenty of offers for lessons when I offically appease this addiction! :D

Time to go back to counting pennies and see how much more I have to save!!! :p

Talk to Jay on the board he 's got the itch and one hell of a determination. Which is what this sport/ hobby is all about.

FASTCATS
 

Whilest a Skater would be Tres chic, I would probally end up dead from the purchace, then dragged across the pond by my nardlings for spending so much money on a boat :D

Seriously though, thanks for the offer. Since I'm on Lake Michigan, I really don't want to go less then 27' (and I'm counting the beak for the Formulas!).

hummmmm ..............how about my boat???:D well it maybe a tad over 60k.

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Re: FASTCATS
 

Actually that would be a Fountain. Not important. I believe that Performance Marine in Oshkosh Wisconsin has a couple of boats that would fit your needs. I know that I saw a 30' Eliminator V-bottom that look real nice. It has a single so it could be close on your budget. I think he also has a 27' Fountain and proably some others available.

Many options at that price range.
 

Before buying anything, take a ride and drive as many different boats as possible.
I personally agree with what someone stated above about Skaters, but a Skater is not for everyone. Do you want a cuddy? Something you could overnight in? Etc.
They all have their positives and negatives, take your time and find the one that suits you best.

Birch, I had an early '90's Formula......best boat I ever owned. Totally reliable. It was kinda special as it ran over 70 mph on GPS. I now have a '97 312 Formula....love the boat, the ride, the speed.....I just have one engine that is a constant headache!! So, I do recommend twins on Michigan.... my old boat went to Wisconsin......

Hey, welcome to the board !;) YOu can't go wrong with any of the names above but it's all in what you want . Start spending time on these boats now and get a feel for them . They are all diferent and have different comforts ( or none ). I woould say spend the rest of the summer figuring out which one is best for you .Then get one over the winter or late this fall . Good luck .

Fastcats ,Can you send me that picture too ????? PLEASE?????

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HAY dont forget donzi.....