Shopping for Mid Cabin Open Bow
 

As the title says, thats what Im shopping for. I think I have it narrowed down to a Nordic 28 Heat. From what I have gathered, they seem to be an upper end well made boat. Before I pull the trigger, what else should I consider, if anything? Ive come across Hallett, Laveycraft and Sleekcraft, but nothing that has really caught my eye like this 05 Heat. Boat will be used in rivers around Charleston with some inshore saltwater use as well. Wife is really sold on the open bow, so the 29-30 Outlaw I wanted is pretty much a hard sell now that she knows there are other options. Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing some feedback.
Dave

I think the 28 Sunsation is a nice boat. That is something you might want to look into. Whatever brand you buy test is again something similar to compare ride, and also see how they fit you needs Boat A vs Boat B

donzi Z
mariah Z302 or Z272
ultra stealth
advantage citation
advantage x-flight
cobra razor
Eliminator
Magic Scepter
sleekcraft
cole
nordic rage
Lavey Craft NuEra
Conquest Enforcer
Essex Alandra

Definitely check out Sunsation as well, I was tossed up between Nordic and Sunsation. Do you guys boat on cooler days as well? I boat year round so I having doors on the cabin was important for the girls. I also love the fact it only has one fuel tank (as opposed to saddles like earlier heats). There's a lot of reasons I chose Sunny, but there's a couple.

You wont be disappointed in a Heat :) At least I am not. I do not have the open bow version, but I love my Heat none the less. Even with the saddle tanks :)

open bow sunsations are the chit !!!

Thanks for the input!! I am going to grab the Heat. I'll be sure to post up pics when I get her!!!

This MCOB is for sale near me. http://www.grandsportcenter.com/13po...avey_craft.htm

I started my search for a Sunsation 288, but I could not find one that I would have been happy with the color, power, and price. I kind of fell into a Donzi zxo and have been very happy. Good luck with your search

Nordic in lake Havasu has two 28 Heat for sale. Call Thane for details. Great hull with 24* deadrise for those rough water days.

http://www.nordicboatsusa.com/pre_ow...R0&veh=3078602
http://www.nordicboatsusa.com/pre_ow...R0&veh=3171807

do a nationwide search via Craigslist using searchtempest.com.

Talked with them Wednesday. Both are sold, just not up to date on their inventory list.

Have you looked on Craigslist in Cali (Inland Empire), Vegas, Phoenix & Mohave ??

May be too late but +1 for Sunsation. Especially if you want to get out of the elements...

I know where there is a very nice 28 Advantage for sale. 575sci 70+mph

If you're going to be boating in the River with small chop, then the Nordic will do you well. Anything bigger you're going to get beat up pretty good. Can't beat a Sunny for it's styling and Laveycraft is absolutely awesome in the rough. Good Luck

Ended up with the 2005 Heat 28.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o48700-en.html

That's one great ride! Congrats

Congrats! I meant to send this link to you, as this is a pretty sweet boat and pretty sweet deal!
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/20316

24 degrees? Have they changed from when I built my 2002? It was FAR from a rough water boat that's for sure.

It's 24 on this Heat, still 22 on the Rage.