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i have decided to sell my first boat. i am looking at buying a 25-28 foot boat. i have seen some 28s come in a twin version. now, my questions to you are, what brand of boat would you buy? would you buy a 25 or 26 or would you buy a 28 with twins or a single? anything you guys say would help thank you. i am looking for used.



and if anyone knows anyone looking for a 1990 four winns liberator with a 350 and a king cobra drive, custom dash with new gauges, rebuilt drive, very clean with trailer please let me know.

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I would buy this one :)

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28 skater, twin 300's.
thats what i'd get if i was doing it over again.
depends on what yoru looking for.

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yesrej , where do you do your boating?
water conditions mean everything......
price range?
overnighting?
give us more to go on.

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Do not buy a Magic/Sleekcraft. Just got screwed on a 28' Magic Cat. Will post as soon as I edit and re-edit my experience. Want to be as objective as possible.

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thanks for the posts guys. i am looking for a v bottom. i do my boating on the hudson river. im not sure of a price range yet but im thinking around 30k. being 23 only puts a limit on price but im getting really into performance boating and would like something to really fit in with it. but i also like to be different.i do love spending nights on the boat so a cabin is a must. i would like to be in the 70 mph range if possible. i have a few friends that run low to mid 60s that i would love to blow out of the water. i mean i started with my four winns liberator that tops at 54 gps so more speed is needed. thanks again guys. you guys have always been a big help. im glad i joined the board.

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I Don't Know If You Can Find One That Cheep . But My Choice Would Be A 27 Or 29 Ft Warlock. My 29 Was A Single 500hp It Would Run 82 Gps Mph. It Loved 3-4 Fters. And Would Run All Weekend On $80 Of Gas .these Boats Are Hard To Find On The East Coast , But If You Find One You Won't Be Disappointed

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i do really like the panteras. i was very lucky and went fishing with my father at the atlantic highlands in nj and meet jim Mcabean owner of a 96 28foot pantera.this boat was amazing. in great shape and he does all the work himself. he let me on his boat and told me all about it.the problem with panteras is i simply cant find one in my price range.

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Yesrej,

Look for a used 25' Checkmate. Great performance and ride. Nice classic style. With stock engine, 60 to mid 70 mph. On the top end, there are guys running the hull in the six digits. Good cabin and cockpit size for a 25. It's worth looking at a 25' Cmate.

Good luck.

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I'd get a 28-29 footer w/ twins. Although the price you mentioned, it'll be an older boat....I doubt you'll find anything newer for that price. If it were me I'd look between a 25 outlaw and a 29 outlaw, w/ the 25 being more around your price range.

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Covered a bunch of different boats in the last 15 years, and in the price/size your looking for I'd probably try and find an older(89 or newer) Formula 271 single or a 272 twin,,,nice sized cabin, plenty of creature comforts, enough head room to sit upright and depending on power still run between 60 and 70 honest mph. I had an 89 272 with a pair of 420s with bravos that I put together that would run 72 all day long and the cabin was as nice or nicer than the 292 I now have.

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Baja has a nice boat in your size range. You may be able to find one used too.

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Board member PANTHER has one that might meet your requirements.

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Some good suggestions here, but of all of them, that Velocity looks to be in damn close to brand new condition.
Don't know much about Velocitys, but that boat sure looks like a deal to me.

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Sonic 28SS w/twins, great cabin. Not sure if you'll hit 70 with small blocks.

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http://www.hilsingermotorsports.com/...?threadid=1569


buy mine! you know you really want a Cigarette :cool:

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at that price range the only thing to look at is a 28 cig!!!!!

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its a great feeling to be at the dock and have some fine young hottie come up and say WOW! is this your Cigarette :drink:

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i can vouch for thrill. i have seen and ridden in this boat. very nice boat. :)

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Yep what he said!! I'd look for a 253 Convincer like a 1992-1994 thay are a true 25 footer with an 8' beam....I loved mine!!

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Yesrej, I'm considering selling my 1990 Formula 292 SR1 w/twin 454 mags, trailer etc... It'll be priced in the mid to high 30's with a nice cabin, enclosed head etc. It's a 70mph boat. It only has 320 ish hours on it.

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this is for sale 58k best 26 you can buy.

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This one is for sale. Twin 454 mag's with Whipples. :)

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lol, i think the choice is obvious

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come to think of it, i would love to see you in this boat because you would make all your friends look bad, i will let it go for 53k, how can you beet that, i just wacked 5k right off the top.

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Yes, please have a look. I am motivated to sell ASAP, looking to move up.

http://server1.offshoreonly.com/geoc...php?a=2&b=1482


Panther.

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I was a few years younger than you when I got my boat (21) I got myself a college graduation present.....

My boat tops out at 75mph so you'll definetely be able to blow your friends away and cruise at 50-55 mph all day long. I spend many a nights on the boat with my fiance as well.

Come on down for a test drive anytime. If your interested send me an email or give me a call.

Panther

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Damn Panther... all that and a teak deck to boot! CLASSY! :drink:

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I agree with Panther! you get a true 30 footer, 75 mph, a hull that is pretty solid '86 not the '89. Clean looking classic flat deck and already in the 30' catagory & $3000 lower than what you want to pay. I beat my Panther up in 3'-4' waves on Lake MI often. I guess I'm bias.

Jason

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Stormrider wrote: Damn Panther... all that and a teak deck to boot! CLASSY!\n
Rookie Wrote: I agree with Panther! you get a true 30 footer, 75 mph, a hull that is pretty solid '86 not the '89. Clean looking classic flat deck and already in the 30' catagory & $3000 lower than what you want to pay. I beat my Panther up in 3'-4' waves on Lake MI often. I guess I'm bias.
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Thanks guys, I've had a lot of fun with the boat over the years. I put a lot of time and effort into making the boat look how it does today.

Thanks for the compliments!

Panther