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Originally Posted by cmattj
(Post 4390797)
Being from the west coast I looked at everything out here once i sold my Donzi and Sea Ray and wanted to go with one boat that would do it all.. So the hunt was on for a Donzi 28zxo twin 350mag and hyd steering. or Sunsation 288 single 496ho.
After months of southwest flights and surveys I found a Sunsation 32SS mid cabin that fit the bill perfect . Not knocking the builders out here but im 6ft ish and the freeboard for big water boats vs Lake designed boats is what sold me. The high freeboard in the Bow aswell will make your passengers feel planted in at low cruise speeds. Both those makes have purpose built Bowriders as you are in them and not on them. Check the classifieds as there is both versions out there and hopefully a drive away for you to seem them . a matte, what type of engines and top speed do you see with your Mcob? |
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Originally Posted by Dgs
(Post 4390851)
a matte, what type of engines and top speed do you see with your Mcob?
My main objective though and you may find that a fast cruise speed can out way top speed for long distance cruising. I run typically 3200 rpm @ 55mph. |
Originally Posted by mikebrls
(Post 4390702)
Maybe with no motor's :)
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I know it doesn't meet your 80mph criteria, but a big bowrider can give you nice choppy water ride while seating 10 people comfortably. Mine will run just shy of 60 but with more power you can run low to mid 60s with a big BR. But the beauty is being able to entertain on the hook and have a wet bar, table and lots of space.
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If I had the cash, I'd opt for that new AT Defiant for sure!!
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Originally Posted by MonkeySea2
(Post 4390887)
If I had the cash, I'd opt for that new AT Defiant for sure!!
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Originally Posted by Dgs
(Post 4390935)
Using outboards, must give 3-4 more feet of interior space. Its definitely interesting, As a new model, I would guess it will be a $150K entry fee, a bit above my target budget.
But that's a new boat that you get to pick everything, blank sheet of paper... ...with full warranties, long-time turnkey boating with a patented and pedigreed hull. You will have no issues with it on Lake Michigan on a nice day; and if/when it turns snotty, you will still come home in one piece. Given how the Chain can be shallow at times, I'd think outboards would be an ideal setup for that area as well. And you don't have to worry about winterizing either; which means you can go out anytime an Indian summer day pops up. Shoot me a PM if you want to talk more. BTW, I'm from the Chicago area, and did a fair amount of Chain boating as a kid; Fox Lake specifically. |
Hell you're still a kid Brian.
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Originally Posted by payuppsucker
(Post 4391064)
Hell you're still a kid Brian.
Pat's son, Casey, is now a part of the business. So you can call him the "AT Kid" if you want. But I think once I hit 40s, I don't think I could pull off that title. :drink: |
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