Boat Suggestions, (opinions)
 

O.K. all you experts, give me your thoughts. The new crib is almost done and the shop is next. should be livable about late jan or feb. i need to lose the old nova and upgrade to someting no bigger than a 31. I love the scarab excell's but have about a 35k budget. Do I want to go that old? That will put them around 88' to 90' models. I need a rough water boat for cumberland and the ohio here in louisville. What model's do you guys suggest?
Thanks for the help,
Ted

By the way, will a 30' boat fit in a 36' shop with the trailer tongue and outdrive?

For rough water, look at the Cigarette 31-foot bullet and the Sonic 31ss.

Good luck! :-)

Rough water? Sumberland? Im sure a cat would be fine. ;)

This is not mine and I know nothing of it, but looks very nice for the price. http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...threadid=63984

I have a Sonic 31SS and love it.

Thanks guys,I appreciate all your opinions. I dont think the wife would go for the cig. I would love the 28 or 31 sonic, that is actually at the top of my list. I do like the 31 scarab and they are within my budget. i would actually be happy with the 26 sonic. We love to sleep on the water. The sonic is the only boat without a windshield she would go for. There are some pretty nice deals on the 31 formula as well. I may have to research these a little more. If anyone knows of anyone looking to sell one of these models, give me a yell.
Thanks again,
Ted

Cig,Sonic,Scarab,Active Thunder - can't go wrong with any of them.

As for smaller boats the 26 Sonic is the biggest in its size range, good bang for the buck.

As for fitting into a 36' shop, I have my 31 Sonic on the trailer, drives down in a 34' garage. About 3" to spare at either end.

Re: Boat Suggestions, (opinions)
 

Probably will be real close depending on the actual boat and trailer set up. My 28 Pantera (30' feet including the swim platform) is 34-35 feet on the trailer.

my... er seans old cig 28ss...parnell has it now and i think is selling still has merc warranty!!!

My 89' Formula with Eagle trailer sold without power for only $25,000. Still a great boat for the money. The new Formula 382 with extension boxes fits in a 40' building ... just the tongue of the trailer that sticks out the door 2' ($#!T).