Need Advise, Opinions and Info

[randlemanboater]

I am with you on the I/O Willy...they may be fine, but they kind of scare me.

My father in laws 25' Regal almost sunk one time because of a bellows issue. Of course it also floated with no issue for 12 years before that.

Here's a Dusky CC http://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/3421775857.html

And a Bertram 28 w/ diesels http://wilmington.craigslist.org/bod/3475677709.html

[Stinky_Hooker]

Willy I hadnt been on much so didnt see this thread will now. I also havent read through the whole thread so i dont know if you are still looking at the Pursuit or not. However, I have been on a few Pursuits a 20 Cuddy, 24 Cuddy with twins and a 21 or 22CC cant remember. They are VERY popular around here and are good solid boats. The people I know that have owned them are all the type to only own nice things and not fool around with junk.

Worst I was in was the 24 with a strong head wind in 4-6'rs and she handled it like a dream. They are heavy so much like my 18 handle water like they are a little bigger than they are.

[randlemanboater]

Reading SH's post gave me a light bulb moment...

Willy, I apologize for filling this thread full links to other boats...you were asking for opinions on the Pursuit.

Years back when I was shopping for a big boat, Pursuit was up there in quality with the best I looked at...if I recall correctly, even the bildge is gel coated.

I would have bought one but they cost so much more than even a Grady White back then that I just couldn't swing it.

You can't go wrong with that 24 CC Pursuit, clean and well kept, and when you wear out those Yammies, you can throw on a couple 150 4 strokes.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Bilges are gel coat.


I was wondering with all the other boats posts if you really hated Pursuits and what was I missing. LOL