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Originally Posted by Shawnandkathi (Post 4649989)

Thanks EVERYONE for all of the input. My budget is 60-80K maybe up to 100K but that would have to be something really spectacular.

I would like speed around 80 but some comforts as well. Love the look of Cigarette but prefer a bit more luxury in cabin and the insurance rates are crazy.

You all have given me some other nice options to look at!

how about a 37 Outerlimits? Pretty sure this can be had in the 80s.

https://www.sweetwaterperformancecen...75885&status=2

Fountain 42....? We know they are a smallish 42' so not a huge step up from a 38'.
Theres always a few advertised, fast boat but like so many other boats, watch out for a rotted transom/stringers.

RR

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Now you've done it....pissed off the Fountain cheerleaders. Lol

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Originally Posted by Drock78 (Post 4650150)

Now you've done it....pissed off the Fountain cheerleaders. Lol

ha ha..... I love Fountains I just feel that you do have to step up to 42 to get a 38! Being in Texas it would probably be a perfect boat since there is no real "big" water to speak of.

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Originally Posted by Shawnandkathi (Post 4650180)

ha ha..... I love Fountains I just feel that you do have to step up to 42 to get a 38! Being in Texas it would probably be a perfect boat since there is no real "big" water to speak of.

+1, lot of truth to that. Really no need for a 38ft go fast on north Texas lakes unless your wanting to run 85+mph. It will be very boring to drive yet overly expensive and time consuming. 28ft is about max you will need. My old 28 Apache was a lot of fun on the windiest days on the biggest lake in north Texas, but even Apache's are not immune to abuse. I see the OP has a 20ft boat currently. In my opinion the bigger the boat, the less you tend to use them because they require more time to do everything (trailering, R&M, launching, docking, anchoring, etc.). Even 38ft boats will see problems if you run them in bigger water and it doesn't matter how good the builder is. Recommend considering shorter boats or perhaps opening up search to a 33 Scarab AVS since the OP likes those models. The money may be better spent IMO on something shorter and newer that has no wood construction. With a $100K budget for a north Texas lake boat I'd get something 28-33ft with outboards, spacious cabin; AC and generator to power it or cabin will be useless for 2/3's of summer. 33 Ocean Hawk, 28 Saber with outboards, 28 Active thunder with outboards are top pics on my dream list and I've been shopping for the perfect boat since college so roughly 16 years now. Hope that helps. Good luck.

I have a friend that has a 2000 Donzi ZX with twin 500 EFI's AC 100% fresh water that he might sell $85,000 firm. The boat is in WI.

PM me if you would like more details.

Good luck in your search!

Bryan

Probably too old and a bit slow (stock power) but it's just appeared in the classifieds today. Certainly has some appeal, if you like red and you're willing to travel.

https://www.offshoreonly.com/classif...ve-o73480.html

RR

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Save some money and buy my 33 Powerplay. Its a beautiful boat and will run with most 38's. PM me for details

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