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Originally Posted by dma251 (Post 1037734)

I am looking to buy another boat pretty soon, and I finally narrowed down what I really want- 1990 or newer, tunnel hull, 22 foot or less, 3-4 seats, and as close to 100 mph as $35000 or less will buy.

I have looked at STV 's and they look like a lot of performance for the money.

Does anyone have any good/bad opinions about them? Suggestions on models/brands to look at?

Thanks-

They may be hard to find, but I suggest looking for a 22' Talon with twins. I owned this 1994 Talon for 7 years. It is a center pod cat with great lines and a surprisingly nice ride in the rough. Oh... and crazy quick, especially on nitrous. Never had a STV or Mirage go around me, and I raced a lot of 'em!:D

Forget the tunnel part, and go for the best...

Get an Allison Grand Sport and meet all of your criteria except being a tunnel, with the added benefit of being the best built 20 foot v hull boat made...period...bar none...that is not a question...it is a statement of fact.

Scott