Which 21-24 boat to buy, newbie needs advice from OSO experts
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90-currant 25 checkmate would fit the bill
Originally posted by dyno
25 Checkmate......
25 Checkmate......
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Re: 90-currant 25 checkmate would fit the bill
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..the 24 is also a good boat but not in big water or even medium.. stay the course with a 25'
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..the 24 is also a good boat but not in big water or even medium.. stay the course with a 25'
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The 24’ hull designs from Pantera, Superboat, Cigarette (and others) have all been around for several years and each have earned an outstanding reputation as an offshore race boat. The race records speak for themselves. Any of these are worthy boats in your size range.
Boating in the Annapolis area requires a robust boat. It’s not the wind blown waves and chop that will ruin your afternoon. It’s the endless string of 50’ Hatteras and similar boats plowing along at 12 knots that create a wake (and hole) from hell.
One more word of advise. These conditions wreck havoc on boats with a lot of fancy eye catching options. Sticking with a simple interior layout and reduce your maintenance.
Good luck on your search!
Boating in the Annapolis area requires a robust boat. It’s not the wind blown waves and chop that will ruin your afternoon. It’s the endless string of 50’ Hatteras and similar boats plowing along at 12 knots that create a wake (and hole) from hell.
One more word of advise. These conditions wreck havoc on boats with a lot of fancy eye catching options. Sticking with a simple interior layout and reduce your maintenance.
Good luck on your search!
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Originally posted by Nor-Tech380
Boating in the Annapolis area requires a robust boat. It’s not the wind blown waves and chop that will ruin your afternoon. It’s the endless string of 50’ Hatteras and similar boats plowing along at 12 knots that create a wake (and hole) from hell.
Boating in the Annapolis area requires a robust boat. It’s not the wind blown waves and chop that will ruin your afternoon. It’s the endless string of 50’ Hatteras and similar boats plowing along at 12 knots that create a wake (and hole) from hell.
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I had a 22ZX, This boat was a sit down boat but I converted it to a bolster seats. Deeper then the 22 Classic. I ran big horespower 520hp 82mph.
I ran the boat in the NY poker run 2 years in a row the only 2 single engine boats that ran me down was a 27ft Activator with big power and Kramers 27 100mph Kryptonite. My 22 won the Radar shoot out in 2000 I ran every Poker Run on the East Coast with her and the boat was still my favorite boat. I now have a 26ZX and even though I love it.
I miss the 22 for her speed and her capalities of running rough water.
If you do look at a 22ZX buy a used one with a big block
a 454/385 or a 502/415.
I ran the boat in the NY poker run 2 years in a row the only 2 single engine boats that ran me down was a 27ft Activator with big power and Kramers 27 100mph Kryptonite. My 22 won the Radar shoot out in 2000 I ran every Poker Run on the East Coast with her and the boat was still my favorite boat. I now have a 26ZX and even though I love it.
I miss the 22 for her speed and her capalities of running rough water.
If you do look at a 22ZX buy a used one with a big block
a 454/385 or a 502/415.
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1998 Baha Cruisers Mach1 26'
Bought new 6/2000, 135hrs, 454 EFI/310hp, Bravo3 duoprop, Docking lights, Stereo w/remote, bolsters, large cabin, U-shape seating with walk through transom, ladder, snap-in cockpit carpet, top mount throttle, hour meter, anchor locker, porta potti, fanatically maintained. You won’t find a cleaner boat!!!!
Custom FastLoad Trailer, Tandem Aluminum, 4 disc brakes, torsion axles, Stainless steel hardware. Nothing to rust!!! Center mounted heavy duty jack. Mounted spare tire w/cover. Garaged since new. All freshwater with exception of 3-4 trips to Ocean City MD.
$28,000
See http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/0/65914420.htm
For more pics... Send email to [email protected] and I can send you an invite to the boats piture album on yahoo.
Bought new 6/2000, 135hrs, 454 EFI/310hp, Bravo3 duoprop, Docking lights, Stereo w/remote, bolsters, large cabin, U-shape seating with walk through transom, ladder, snap-in cockpit carpet, top mount throttle, hour meter, anchor locker, porta potti, fanatically maintained. You won’t find a cleaner boat!!!!
Custom FastLoad Trailer, Tandem Aluminum, 4 disc brakes, torsion axles, Stainless steel hardware. Nothing to rust!!! Center mounted heavy duty jack. Mounted spare tire w/cover. Garaged since new. All freshwater with exception of 3-4 trips to Ocean City MD.
$28,000
See http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/0/65914420.htm
For more pics... Send email to [email protected] and I can send you an invite to the boats piture album on yahoo.
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I would definitely look at 25 Checkmates. They are fast and love the rough stuff. A late 80's or early 90's with a 454 or larger go for around that price. They are a true 25 foot boat, no swim platform included in LOA. It compares to a 27 of today.
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Originally posted by mpally
I would definitely look at 25 Checkmates. They are fast and love the rough stuff. A late 80's or early 90's with a 454 or larger go for around that price. They are a true 25 foot boat, no swim platform included in LOA. It compares to a 27 of today.
I would definitely look at 25 Checkmates. They are fast and love the rough stuff. A late 80's or early 90's with a 454 or larger go for around that price. They are a true 25 foot boat, no swim platform included in LOA. It compares to a 27 of today.
My vote in this price range is the Checkmate
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Chuck, welcome to OSO you have come to the right place lots of good people and knowledge. Personally I think you are on the right path. A formula is a great choice sit inside look around inside by far some of the best quality. If you go out an look at some of the boats take lots of pics an compare. If you are not towing to far go for the formula you will be very happy you did.