http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...-s-o54486.html



This one is even better as a starter one and is in fl

CC= center console !

console

Give the boys at Renegade a call... They should be able to fix you up with something..

Hahaha- spell check got me ( fixed it ) .....

The boys at Renegade? Renegade what?

Figjam

Let me just say that you are approaching this process of getting a boat right on the mark. You have really characterized what you think you may want/need to have fun on the water-- that's the most important starting point.

Someone posted getting in a less expensive boat and see what you like and don't like about a boat. That is somewhat of a very good suggestion. However, if you take your time you may have an opportunity to check out boats that are either being sold or boaters that are willing to show you some of the features why they like their boat. The down side is that boats like all other toys depreciate-- so there maybe a cost issue not getting a larger boat or more options initially.

You will be obviously boating in salt water -- That is a pretty tough environment on any boat - regardless how well they have been maintained. You really need to consider if you want to have an outboard or and I/O. Both have positives and negatives.
For sure regardless what boat you select GET AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY DONE!!!!-- Don't let your emotions dictate what boat you buy -- if the boat has issues walk- no run- away as fast as possible - there are too many boats to pick from that are fore sale. In addition, a big issue for me was safety -- will this boat be able to handle the occasional ruff weather -- you will get caught in it no matter how hard to try to avoid it-- it happens to all of us.

There are a number of other stuffs - like maintenance, insurance and the availability of fuel in the area. NOTHING can put a kink in the plow line faster than a broken boat with no one around that knows how to fix it -

Take your time - ask lots of questions (this site has a bunch of information)-- and there are no stupid questions - Lord knows I've asked my share.

Now for the commercial -- We have been blessed with a Cobalt - It took us a while to find exactly what we wanted. It was worth the wait - We purchased a used 226 with a 7.4 MPI- Bravo III with a little over 250 hours- good maintenance records and excellent condition. (top speed has been consistently 63 mph-- just had to throw that in) That was 2 years ago -- This boat does everything that we have needed and wanted-- sure I would love to have one of the larger performance boats - and start my hair on fire -- maybe someday - bur right now what we have it's fitting the bill just fine.

Good luck with the search and above all once you get out there be safe!!!!


3pointstar

I would consider a 29 AT with twin outboards based on what you've posted.
The AT Factory is in Florida and you can order directly from the factory.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...75-o61313.html

I agree with Griff on the Active Thunder. Velocity made a 300 SUB, also. Outboards, closed deck/cuddy, decent sized cockpit, but the AT seating looks better to me.

I seen the at and thought about it but then again he is lookin to have family of 4, 2 dogs and not the littlest ones and at times some friends out with them. It might get alittle tight running and relaxing with that many people with out an open bow.