Buddy of mine is looking at this. . . . . .
 

what do you guys think?


http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/1435878023.html

Looks like a pretty serious boat there now. Isn't STEIGER a pretty good grade of hull? I had heard before they were pretty much a commercial grade boat, and with the VOLVO diesel it would be great on fuel too.

Great boat, love em, built very well. I have seen those boats after years and years of use and they hold up better than most you can buy at any price.
I am not crazy about volvo diesels. Not because of their ability but because they are expensive to repair and the parts you need to sell your left testicle for.
But if I was looking for that style boat that would be on top of my list.

:clap: I think your friend has been unaffected by the poor economic conditions :clap:...and seriously, good for him...nice boat, but I share your concerns re the Volvo...if it had more hours and due for repower, now that'd be the ticket...Steigers built like a TANK!!...:party:

Classy boat CTT. I know nothing about diesels, Volvo or otherwise but if the Volvo marine parts are anything like the auto parts price-wise, these guys bring up a good point.

Theres a couple of these boats in my marina and I would rank them up with a parker.

Have heard only good things about the steigers. Basically a parker but made without wood (atleast now, not sure about 1989). Their 23' pilothouse is one of my favorite boats.

-Svence

My friend has the 23 Steiger Block Islander. Really nice boat. And I have heard the same as csvencer, like Parker but "no wood used".

nice hull aren't those foam core hulls and the Parker doesn't build a I/O since the late 80's, but alot like them.