What would be your second choice?

[steplift20]

My first and only choice is a wellcraft Steplift My second choice probably would be ? I don't know.

[charlie_the_tuna]

I think my first realistic choice is a mako, somewhere around 23.
My first overall choice would be a 28 true world.
My second choice would be a 24 true world.
Maybe a dusky in the 22-25 range.

[steplift20]

Yes the true world marine is a great boat but a 28 footer? Than you have to keep it in the water and that gets expensive , bottom paint, zincs I can't afford that
The wellcraft is a very seaworthy vessel and can be trailered with no problems and gets you on the water
Mako s another good boat but I like the Steplift more
Grady another great boat but I like the Steplift more
See where I'm going.

[phatdaddy]

24 ft Privateer w cabin

[spareparts]

20 ft.... seacraft
23 ft... seacraft
23-25 ft Formula/contender/Sea Vee/while water/ Albermarle series(all basically the same hull)
26 ft Bertram, not legally trailerable, and a beast of a 26, but arguably the best sub 30 ft hull out there

[Pipe_Dream]

For my current needs and wallet the ol' Pipe Dream fits the bill. However, if I were to come into a little $$ and more free time, I could move up to the 26' range and get into something like a Fortier or even a Wasque. I have always admired the Down East design.

[Pipe_Dream]

26 ft Bertram, not legally trailerable, and a beast of a 26, but arguably the best sub 30 ft hull out there

or this ^^^

I know, I said Down East before, but these are tremendous boats.

[steplift20]

I understand where you guys are going ,but I meant if you had to stay in the same catagory 20 to 25 I love the Steplift and I really didn't see another boat nicer but if I had to pick,a 24 Grady would be my second choice

[scook]

Yeah, if purchase price and cost of fuel weren’t an issue, definitely would look at the Grady - unfortunately they are both issues.

[charlie_the_tuna]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/418322109836686/

Here you go Spare.

[Blue_Runner]

Freeman 34VH, 37VH, 42LR, OR 47T. Any one of those. :love:

[steplift20]

Surprised no on mentioned a Boston whaler.

[Destroyer]

Cheoy Lee trawler in the 40' range. Big enough to do the great loop, but not so big as to make doing the great loop a problem. Or a Cheoy Lee Motorsailer in the 50-60 foot range. Big enough to go around the world if I wanted.

[SkunkBoat]

On shear LOOKS

the V20s are just the tops of 20fters.:love:
All three models... but the cuddy is just special.

The Seacraft 20 CC was very close 2nd place

Shamrock Pilot House had a look...


If I stuck to a new 20 footer it would be tough. Don't like the euro transoms and permanent moulded-in seating on anything. No room. Built for women.


I moved up in size to a Grady 265 Express. Motors on transom with a tailgate. Fishing machine. Of course, they don't make it anymore.

[steplift20]

The v20 to me there are no comparisons I would buy another on in a second First choice is my boat second choice another V20 .dont need a bigger one and there are no better ones .

[scook]

I don’t like the euro transoms either. Doesn’t look very nautical and, interested if anyone knows about this, looks like a following sea would be inclined to climb the transom and swamp the boat.

[Destroyer]

On shear LOOKS

the V20s are just the tops of 20fters.:love:
All three models... but the cuddy is just special.

The Seacraft 20 CC was very close 2nd place

Shamrock Pilot House had a look...


If I stuck to a new 20 footer it would be tough. Don't like the euro transoms and permanent moulded-in seating on anything. No room. Built for women.


I moved up in size to a Grady 265 Express. Motors on transom with a tailgate. Fishing machine. Of course, they don't make it anymore.

Completely agree on the Shamrock. Have always loved those boats.

[spareparts]

Completely agree on the Shamrock. Have always loved those boats.

you ever run a Shamrock? Ive run a couple, they really suck

[SkunkBoat]

you ever run a Shamrock? Ive run a couple, they really suck

never rode on one. I really liked the look but suspected they were a dog that couldn't steer or get outta their own way.

I really liked the look of a Parker too until I stepped down into a cabin.

[charlie_the_tuna]

Is it too late to change my answer? I’m gonna go with REGULATOR. doesn’t matter which one. I’ve always liked the 26 express.

[Destroyer]

you ever run a Shamrock? Ive run a couple, they really suck

Nope, Just like the looks of the pilothouse. Ditto with the Parker.

[steplift20]

The way gas is sky rocketing I might go with a 12 footer with orrs or a tire tube

[bgreene]

Nuclear powered aircraft carrier …..
1. Can stay at sea for years
2. Massive fishing platform
3. Can handle any weather

A bit much to trailer ….so would likely require bigger vehicle

[steplift20]

Greene I hate to be the one to tell you this but I don't think they make a trailer that long,but I could be wrong.

[bgreene]

Greene I hate to be the one to tell you this but I don't think they make a trailer that long,but I could be wrong.

Custom trailer - problem solved

[pjbrownva]

Cheoy Lee trawler in the 40' range. Big enough to do the great loop, but not so big as to make doing the great loop a problem. Or a Cheoy Lee Motorsailer in the 50-60 foot range. Big enough to go around the world if I wanted.

23' SeaCraft center console...

Contender or Regulator (don't know what size... but I *like* 'em!)

Hydra sports 202 DC Vector series... I saw one for sale that absolutely *loved*... but the owner wanted $40K, which was way too rich for me. Nice boat. Good layout (I like open bow... dual console)... kevlar reinforced hull... good stuff and supposedly a good solid dry ride too!

Most Grady's that I see, look heavy in the stern... at least to me... it always seems like they are floating too low.

Also, in the Cape Cod waters on the weekend, that's ALL you see... is older guys in any type of Grady.... I know that they're great boats (my uncle bought a 25 ft Grady new in about 1984)... but there are soooo many around there, it almost seems like a Cliche. I prefer something with a little more character.

[Striper80]

My second choice wound up working out better for me. I got a nice deal on a 99 22wa. It’s a much different boat but if wound up being a better fit for me and the family.