RGPIII

So after 8 months I sold my most recent boat, a 2007 Checkmate Convincor 270 with a 496 mag. I bought the 270 after owning a 22 foot Convincor, turns out it still wasn't enough for the bay. I want boat that can Handle the Chesapeake bay. By that I mean handle the days that is perfect but boat chop beats you up, or days that its great on the ride out but 3 footers on the ride home. I looked at a 1989 31 Cigarette bullet today which I will be taking for a ride on saturday. I want to make sure that I am not upgrading again in another 8 months. Advice and wisdom welcomed.

Mseuro

Go big or go home, you can never have too big a boat. After having a 25 footer and 2 405's I am now looking at something around the 47 ft range. When will this crap end?

jeff32

31 should start to be a good boat in 2-3. Choppers imo but 35, or 38 would be better!!!

RGPIII

id like to stay under the 50k mark. so that i can still afford to use it and not just stare at it. hoping to be between 30-33 foot so its still maneuverable around the docks. and before people start recommending Fountains I'm not a fan of them. and doubt i can get used to the left handed controls.

Scarab3DMC

I have a very clean 29' Shockwave 29 Magnatude with 500 EFI , twin step, rock solid ride...

phil_p999

A 31 Sonic would be a great boat and in your budget range.

RGPIII

Definitely like the 31 sonic a lot. Also the 312 formula. those are my top two choices right now actually.

RaceRPM

You should check out a Powerquest 340 Vyper. Lots of room up front and handles the big water quite well with respectable speeds.

ttuton

The 31 Sonic would be perfect for what you want out of a boat. It rides great is snotty water. I use mine in Lake Michigan and it rides great. http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...-4-o66372.html

Nuke427

A couple of my favorite timeless classics are the Formula 311 and 357... Problem.... Good luck finding a good one. But if you did you'd be under your budget.