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what is the best riding mcob boat in the 23 to 25ft range warlock, advantage, sleek craft , ect ????

I'm not sure on those types but I did a lot of research on the Sunsation 288 MCOB. Good solid boat, fast, and light weight. I believe they come with a wide range of single power choices too.

ive only rode in one. it was a nordic and pretty nice. 75 with a bolt on 496

Our friends have a 32 Sunsation MCOB that we have been in several times. It has the twin setup. Good riding boat.

there are quite a few above 28 ft but not many in the 23 to 25 ft limited to max of 25ft

nordic makes a 25

I would be giving the Nordic Rage a solid look. The only bad thing people say about them is that after you buy one you get in the market for a Heat. But if that's your limit then you're set!

Laveycraft makes some nice MCOB's in varying sizes.

Here are a few pics of the Laveycraft 24 NuEra. The OAL is actually 25' 2"... Lavey also makes a 21 MCOB that is 22' 8" OAL and a 26 MCOB that is 27' OAL.

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This 24 NuEra MCOB raced in the P5 class.

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Full walk through open bow but I'll post just for looks of this model. Has an Ilmor 710 and Imco sc package, runs high 90's.

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Lavey makes a great looking boat but it seams the are all on the wrong coast being in the midwest they are all to far away

Make real sure the standard layout MCOB is what you really want. We looked at them before buying our boat and most are a crawl-thru to the front, not a walk-thru. Looking back we are very glad we didn't get one.

what did you not like, mainly for grand kids and wife to get out of sun

I had a 32 MCOB and it was a great all around boat. Small block power ran low 70s, burned reasonable fuel and the boat was fantastic in slow/no wake zones providing a shady spot to hang out with a nice cross breeze while underway.

The headroom/height of the midcabin isn't much in most MCOBs and the seats are pretty much on the floor. The opening to the front isn't walk thru height unless my 3yr old was going up there.

I wanted something sporty/fun with a cabin for my son to get out of the sun and my wife wanted an open bow (which I hated the thought of but it is VERY handy). I thought we'd never find the compromise until she should me Baja 292 Islanders. Big mid-cabin and still a real walk-thru to the front. It's a similar layout to the new Formula bowrider. My 63yr old dad can go up front with my son while we are cruising and they love it. If I'd bought the Sunny, my father would never of been able to get to the front going thru the mid-cabin (he's skinny but disabled and can't get around well). After I got over the asymmetrical layout, I've loved the boat ever since.

Our 32 Envision MCOB has been an awesome boat for our family for about 5 years and 400 hours. Definitely not fast or sexy but very usable. I can step down and then back up into the open bow very easily. A head, c couple of seats, ans some storage cabinets in the cuddy is a great place to store your stash. I have even slept down there (legs go under the front seats). Lots of Envisions on LOTO as with a steep dead rise they handle anything. With twins you may see 70 mph.

I am sure that Eddie at Lake Ozark Marine or Brett at Performance Boat Center could help in finding one.

I realy like the warlock rxi 23 and the world class 25 but not sure about the floor being wood looking to try and find a lavey closer to home not 1500 miles away

Checkmate makes a true 25' MCOB Convincer, they now call it a 27 BR. IMO the best rough water hull of all the boats mentioned. Don't think you could go wrong with the 25 Warlock either. I'd suggest sticking with a true MCOB and not a walk thru. The MCOB is structually stronger with less deck flex in rough water. Good luck.

80+ with 675hp. 100+ with 100hp. Quality? Off the charts. 2750 Lavey. BTW, the blue 24 in Lavey Jr.'s post with the 710 was built for me and after 2 years I sold it to a guy in Australia. The boat still looks great but speedwise I only could go about 89 or 90 consistently. Easiest driving boat I ever owned. Maybe they do kph in Aussie.