Need Help Choosing First Boat
 

I'm thinking about getting my first boat. It will be mainly for SE FL intracoastal and ocean boating with a possibility of a Bahamas run once in a while.
I have not looked at any boats in person yet. I would like a boat in the 29' range. From researching on the internet, I have narrowed it down to the Formula, Fountain and maybe Velocity.
I'm leaning towards twin engines just because of the chance Bahamas cruise.
What options should I make sure I get?
Anything else I should consider?

28 to 32 Active Thunder.....great offshore boat!! Made in Pompano Beach. www.activethunderboats.com

If you are going to be boating in the ocean some I would strongly consider a 28' Pantera. They are located in S. Florida and very customer friendly. It will most likely be the next boat I purchase.

I would say that for a first time boat the Formula is your ticket. They handle VERY well and are predictable. VERY safe and fast. They also have some of the best resale value on the market. Formula's customer sapport is also second to NON. I would go single just to keep the costs down.

Jon

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But that's just me.

GLH, that looks a bit larger than '29!!;)

glh you kill me :D :D :D

Are we starting with semantics again, details good man details.... where's your Ritalin? :D:D:D

Do a search on here for "Concept 36" and save your self while you can !!!!!!! :D

Only old folks with white shoes and belts buy that

GL, LMAO:D :D :D

These guys with 41 sabers really like the 36 (33) Concepts. What are there a total of 3 41' sabers. and 2 of the owners are all about the Concept, is Parnell next? Just playin, those Concepts look like awesome boats!! Very versatile, maybe I'll buy some white shoes and shorts and look at one on a couple years as well. With triples of course!! WikedWons looks great.

Amen brother, if a 60mph cruise is fast enough, you're using it in saltwater and you have a life OUTBOARDS !!!

GL, how'bout giving me a hand writing all of these FREAK'N CHECKS ! My hands getting cramped PAYING FOR THE BIG BOATS MAINTENANCE ! :eek: :rolleyes: :D

Tony, welcome to the board, let me apologize for and warn you about GLH, he truly means well it's just that somedays the nurses don't get the balance on the Meds just right and well........

And Tony, this is stupid

And this is smart ;)

Hey WW look at that engine bay, grotesque... and you say I need meds!!! :D:D:D


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See Tony, I warned ya, they gave him a dictionary to entertain him at the Home today:eek: :D :D

Now Gl, let him have his thread back.

Take a look at TimG's '99 28 Pantera, Very clean used Boat, Twin 502EFI's, runs High 70's, Has all the options, on the trailer for right around $70,000. He is right here in lauderdale, and can show it whenever your ready.

All right, all right were's the remote?

Man .... you will be simply amazed at how well these things work ... especially once you take off the arch and all the other crap that rattles and breaks like doors and hatches and lights and rod holders and ..... well , you get the point !!!! Once we get 'em up on Lake Erie that will be the true test , but from what I saw and put her thru last week on the gulf there should be NO PROBLEM !!!

Yep...
 

I can help you out either way...
I do have 2 51 Outer Limits available,as GLH suggested. Yes, we have good financing for those "easy" payments.

I do still have my 28' Pantera for sale. Twin 502 MPIs. It's in the classifieds here on OSO.

We also just took in a nice '96 Formula 336 on trailer...

PM me with your contact info, boat requirements and budget. I'm glad to help, and certainly won't steer you wrong.

Tim G.

LEO, nice ad in powerboat for the saber! that's over 29 though.

WW that engine room is mint.

Hey 42 ..... is it the new Powerboat ????

When did it come out ????

JM

LEOPAJM, I here you on the lake Erie test, I may be over in Erie a few times this summer or full time depending on what happens in a week or two, so I may be in contact with you shortly. Darren

Leo, yes new issue May I think. They got Lucky Strike correct this time too.

http://classifieds.powerboatmagazine...uery=retrieval

LEO...

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!