Kicknstickz

Hey everyone, I'm looking at getting into this expensive powerboat game and needing some expertise. I'm an experienced boater and mainly deal with Wake Boats now but I have owned runabouts and currently own a pontoon and a 1979 Taylor Custom Stiletto jet boat, but I'm wanting to step it up a notch. I mainly run small lakes and don't see much rough water aside from all my friends wakesurfing waves and the occasional main channel chop on the weekends. On average I'd say I see 2' maybe 3' waves at worst. I have researched and looked at local boats for sale and I'm really in a hard spot. I think with our lakes not being anywhere near a LOTO style lake I'm leaning more toward wanting a boat that is fast, dependable, and has a roomy cabin so I can spend a weekend on the lake. I thought I had it narrowed down to a Baja or Checkmate but now I'm not so sure. From what I've been reading through research now has me thinking of a Powerquest, Sonic, Velocity, and maybe a Sunsation, if I can find one in my price range. I've found a nice Eliminator Eagle 250 (not to crazy about the layout) and a Virage 26.5 which is a rare boat to find especially around these parts. What are your expert opinions on a good single engine starter boat between 24-28 foot that runs around the 35-40k range or less? Thanks for any help and info that you may give.

beaver 3

288 sunsation covers all your wants. also runs pretty fast for the power and is perfect for your waters.

Griff

I agree with the 288 Sunsation. Relatively light and fast for a 28' boat and also well built.

1MOSES1

Cash Bar

Good suggestions here. Hard to argue those. Even a 32' Sunsation may fall into a decent price point.

bikergja

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Kicknstickz

Thanks for the replies. I've been looking a lot at the Powerquest 280 Silencer. I've found 2 with around 350hrs and one has a 502 and the other a 496. I've also spotted 2 Sunsation 288's with one having a Whippled 496 with 450hrs and the other having a stock 496 with 375hrs. Are the Sunsations really worth 8-10k more considering my needs? My plan is to only run in small local poker runs until I get use to the boat anyways. Thanks in advance for the help.

Kicknstickz

I actually just saw a Sonic 260 prowler that I think may fit the bill.

sleev-les

Can't go wrong with the Cig 31'