| recoverycharters |
07-23-2018 09:24 PM |
I had a 368 SUV with trip 300s (ran mid 60s) and now a 38 w/ trip 400s (runs high 70s).
If you are a CC boater then top speed will never matter. You will be more than likely carrying passengers.....and it's also likely they will want to lounge out and listen to music, have a drink and chill.....this is what CC boating is. I haven't had my new 38 above 55mph because the passengers just aren't into that.
For that reason, I see no purpose on spending at least $100k more on other brands with the same amenities unless you have it to spare. Everyone's using Garmin, JL audio, and Mercury power so what else is there to it?
One of the guys who used to run my 368 said it was his favorite boat (even over the MTI V) because it does everything you need in style and you can afford to own 3 of them for the cost of a MTI. A "no go because it's too rough" day will be the same in all of the boats. I'm using the spare $100k I saved over the other brands to take more time off and enjoy using my boat.
Now for resale - if you are going to buy newer then expect to take a bigger depreciation than Ntech, Cig, and MTI....but you will have a much larger initial capital outlay.
In summary, I'll probably buy another Statement when it's time because for 99% of the boating any of us CC owners do....it does the job very very well.
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