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renegade800xp

07-12-2019 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ing (Post 4696322)

Many good suggestions and I'll add Velocity and Checkmate. Keep it simple with stock power. Trim tabs and external steering would be a plus. Good luck.

Thanks, just some of these boats are harder to find within a reasonable distance.

renegade800xp

07-12-2019 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DBleil89 (Post 4696341)

An open bow is going to give you more space and room for friends and coolers. You may want to look into a Cobalt open bow. They hold their value and are well built. Usually they came with the bigger motor as well. It may be a good way to get a boat that is into the 60mph range and not lose to much money if you decide you would prefer a cuddy and performance boat. Also with a being your first boat the open bow is easier to dock and grab lines with the open front.

An open bow is starting to seem like a better choice because of the flexibility and I really dont know if I will be doing overnights until I use a boat.

I have seen some cobalts advertised in a few different places, don't know much about them, but seem to command a good resale value.

snapmorgan

07-12-2019 02:10 PM

You are kidding yourself if you think you are going to tow a 26' big block boat with a Canyon. if keeping the truck is a must, you need to be looking at boats in the 21'-23' range with a small block.

renegade800xp

07-12-2019 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by snapmorgan (Post 4696367)

You are kidding yourself if you think you are going to tow a 26' big block boat with a Canyon. if keeping the truck is a must, you need to be looking at boats in the 21'-23' range with a small block.

Sorry, haven't deeply looked into the weights of these +25' boats. I would prefer to not have to change trucks soon. Thanks for the input.

Alwhite00

07-12-2019 03:53 PM

My 242 on the trailer full of fuel weighs just over 6K.

ToMorrow44

07-12-2019 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by snapmorgan (Post 4696367)

You are kidding yourself if you think you are going to tow a 26' big block boat with a Canyon. if keeping the truck is a must, you need to be looking at boats in the 21'-23' range with a small block.

I agree. I was gonna suggest some of the west coast boats 24-26’ (Lavey, Eliminator, Nordic, etc) but you really should have a 1/2 ton to tow those.

ar300johnson

07-12-2019 09:27 PM

Look at a 22’-24 powered by a 300xs Mercury outboard. 70+ mph, great on fuel, low maintenance and light enough to tow with your small truck. Checkmate builds a nice 24 that runs low 70’s with a open bow, high 70’s with a closed bow. Similar boats are made by both east and west coat builders. You should be able to find a good used one in the 30-40k price point. Outboard boats have a lot more room than the stern drives and at your age, you can haul a bigger crew which can be more fun. Good luck. Be careful especially until you have run enough to realize that things can happen fast. Have fun.

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