have you looked at Avanti 22's ?

That would be great if there was more around. Awesome Boat

Bobby Mcklennan (sic) has one for sale, it was on FB powerboatswap...

Can't go quite that far yet. I've got a half ton truck to tow it, so twins is a sketchy pull. Plus I prefer to store the boat inside and a 25/26 footer is going to require moving a wall in my shop, but anything bigger I just don't have the space for. And I think I'd end up pushing well beyond my intended budget and then some! :)

Just saw this on PBL this morning.....certainly never heard of it, but since it's right up the road it might be worth a look. The boat as whole is fairly ugly, interior and exterior...but at that price I'd have it wrapped and have the interior re-done right away.
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/27031

Powerboatlistings is an interesting research tool to learn more about different boats and models but they don't delete a lot of old adds....

That one is more than 2 years old. Kinda sucks but lesson learnt, always look at the ad listing date on that website.

RR

Aw crap, you're right on. Oops. That's ok, the more I look the more that boat is nasty.

Inquired about a 28' Checkmate this morning on the craigslist with a 502. As I said above it's bigger than I planned, but a single engine should tow OK and if the deal is right I'll put up a pole shed to provide cover I guess.

Geez.......found what appears to be a deal on a 29' with twin 350s. After posting that I didn't want something that big 2 deals have popped up this morning....maybe the boat gods are telling me otherwise! ;)
http://ocala.craigslist.org/boa/5812758466.html

$7800 ???

If he's serious, it's not stolen or has some other title issues, and he didn't forget to type some digits....I'm towing that home tomorrow. Half ton truck or not!