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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4683373)

if you could predict the future you wouldn't be buying a boat.......:lolhit:...

very true haha

Here’s a list of 24x7 derivatives. I’d look for one with a 454 and bravo. But if a 350 alpha combo wouldn’t be terrible either.

24 Adrenaline
24 Aero
24 Carrera
24 Cheetah
24 Cobra
24 Condor
24 Corsa
24 Excalibur
24 Jaws
24 Monza
24 P&D
24 Pantera
24 Panther
24 python
24 Seabird
24 Scorpion
24 Sunsation
24 Superboat
Cigarette FireFox
Progression 24

Lancer
Twister
24 BRT

“Stretchade” from 24x7
25 Martini
26 Martini
25 Corsa
26 Corsa
27 Excalibur
27 Activator
25 Sunsation Aggressor
25 Magnum Marine
32 Activator
27 Avanti
28 Garetta
26 Joker
27 Carrera
27 Chris Craft XK8
30 Superboat Y2K
30 Superboat CC
30 Superboat Tempest
27 Wellcraft Excalibur Speedster
31 IMP

“cuted” from 24x7
22 Avanti

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Originally Posted by Trav91 (Post 4683294)

Hey guys, I’m Travis and new to the forum. I grew up on cabin cruisers and over the past 5 years I’ve had a couple cheap boats of my own just so I could go out on the water. I’ve taken a couple years off from boating but I’m hoping to get back into it this year and was looking to you guys for advice. I’ve always wanted to own a Chris craft xk19 but I’m pretty sure I lost my only opportunity to own a reasonably priced one two years ago (was in the middle of refinishing my house so I couldn’t buy it!).

That being said, I’m in the market for something else. I’d like to stay around 24’ or under and easy to trailer as I have no plans leaving the boat in the Hudson River since it’s so dirty. I really like the way the donzi classics look and it seems as though people love or hate them. I’ve got a couple for sale near me (Hudson Valley,NY), one being in exceptional condition. I love the looks and style of the Cigarette 20 but it’s nowhere near my budget. I’ve also found a 1990 24’ Banana boat but the lack of literature on them leaves me questioning what the boat is worth. If anyone has any suggestions as to a good boat for my family I would appreciate it. I don’t really want to spend more than $13k if possible. I realize it’s a low budget but I have to start somewhere!

Thanks in advance!

I wouldn't shy away from the Banana, Charlie McCarthy is on these forums quite a bit and can likely tell you what you need to know. Charlie goes by Top Banana.

Don't know anything about the boat. Just saw it listed.
https://www.facebook.com/sealaviellc...FQc1VuxeLxy7kg

Welcome!
You can read about the Banana 24 here. Charlie McCarthy's banana boat co -- History of the 24 Footer
Nice boat with a pedigree if you can find one in good condition.

Going from the photos, the Checkmate above (Griff posting) looks extremely tidy. Check it out, that's a lot of boat for under 10k.If you don't do Fbook, find someone who does.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...5060349bb6.jpg

Happy shopping!
RR

Hi Trav91, I too am from the Poughkeepsie area. The Hudson Is dirty but I found that trailering was a pita. I keep it in the water at Whites Marina. Let me know what you decide. Good Luck!!!! The Hudson is very beautiful to boat on.