Larger boat discussion

[randlemanboater]

I am not set on 94 or newer, just trying to keep up my trend of 10 years newer each boat...'74 Starcraft, '84 V-20, '94 ????, but the year doesn't matter as long as its a good boat that fits my needs (wants).

I saw a couple real sweet looking Contender 23's that had been recently painted, one even had a 2010 ETEC on it, but they were at the top of my price range.

What do yall know about an Aquasport 225 or 245 Osprey?

There was a guy in BPK a couple weeks ago with an inboard diesel Seacraft that looked like a show boat...it was awesome, but I could not use a straight inboard with the ramp and docks I use at the coast.

[randlemanboater]

Even with its smelly 2 smoke motor, I really like this one.

http://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/boa/4555505478.html

[THEFERMANATOR]

DUSKY 233 if you want a bigger V-20 hull. DUSKY took the classic V-20 hull, and made it even bigger in there 233. Not the fastest of hulls, but it has the big bow flare, moderate deadrise, and good sea keeping abilities.

[macojoe]

23 is the best size to be trailered and large! Up here I know of 3 people with Seacraft and love them! two havw had contender and got rid of for the Seacraf.

[spareparts]

That Contender is a good hull, I'll keep my opinions about teh motor to myself. That hull will handle rough water better than the V, but you'd be surprised as how little room it has inside compared to teh V. As far as that goes, teh 23 Sea Craft center console is pretty small as well, especially when you compare it to a 23 Sea Craft Scepter/Tsunami. Best thing for you to do is go to a redneck boat show, otherwise known as cruising the marinas and the dry stacks, look at as many boats as you can. Get a feel of the size and amenities. If you come down this way, I'll show you around.

[phatdaddy]

ditto on the dusky. 23 with a dusky drive (bracket) is a great hull and still trailerable. i personally like ***8224;he ones with a small cuddy up front. it's just large enough to stow some gear that you want to stay dry.

[randlemanboater]

I like that Dusky too...not many around here to go look at though.

The lack of room in the rear of a CC is a concern, thats why I like the looks of the Proline 240 and the GW CC's, they have the console mounted more forward.

The Proline 23 sport around 2001-2003 looks good too, its a 25' Donzi hull called a 23 for the old SKA 23' and under class.

I am with you on the ETEC Spare, but it NADA's for like $13K used so I could sell it and get a new 4 stroke to replace it...but I wont do anything until winter when people need Christmas money.

All the Seacrafts I am finding are either basket cases or rebuilt and crazy priced.