Larger boat discussion

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by bradford

Randleman, I don't know what you're looking to spend, or what they cost for that matter, but Dusky sells factory direct and will custom build your boat with the options you want, and nothing you don't want. You can even change the lay up schedule. Probably will cost more, but you would get exactly what you want.

http://www.dusky.com/

That would be ideal, but I doubt I could afford a new boat. Although I havent set a firm budget, I am thinking I should be able to get something pretty good for around $20-25K.

I know the prices are always much lower in the winter time, just looking now so I know if a deal comes along then.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by bradford

I keep seeing that blue contender on craigslist. With the euro transom and the big console in the middle of the deck I think you'll find your V20 has a lot more room for fishing. Ever thought about a Wellcraft 248 Offshore?

That boat does look a little cramped in the back but has the flat floor to the bow, I would definately spend some time on one before buying. A guy who is at the campground in the Keys every time I am there has a Avanti 25....it would be perfect. But they are not for sale in my price range even used. I think they are the old Contenter 25 hull, before they started the eurotransom thing.

I have searched for Wellcraft CC's, havent seen many, mostly V-20's.

[randlemanboater]

I will do some searching on Sailfish, I have seen them around here.

Those Sea Hunt's look nice in pictures.

Searched for Hydrasports, they are all 20' or 33 ' it seems.

[randlemanboater]

Those Sailfish look real nice, but they are more pricey than Regulators.

[RidgeRunner]

Ouch! Must be the Carbon Fiber they add to the hull "Where Needed". Knew there was something I liked about it.

[spareparts]

here ya go Randleman, http://marker17marine.com/boat/2005-...nt-232-triton/

If you are interested, give me a call. I'v e got an in over there

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by spareparts

here ya go Randleman, http://marker17marine.com/boat/2005-...nt-232-triton/

If you are interested, give me a call. I'v e got an in over there

I have seen that one...they have it on CL about 100 times.

I like that model boat a lot...there is one listed on Raleigh CL with a 250 Yammie, less than 100 hrs, garage kept since new asking $2k more.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/4539110192.html

[randlemanboater]

Anyone ever ride on one of these?

http://panamacity.craigslist.org/boa/4540608816.html

I think it is the 19 degree deadrise hull, those models look to have a lot of room.

[spareparts]

I work on a lot of Sea Hunts and they are pretty nice boats, I wouldn't say they are up with Regulator, but I'd rate them above 70% of the boat brands I work on.

[RidgeRunner]

I want a 30' Americat Pilothouse. Or a Freeman 33 Pilot or a 29 Everglades Pilot or a V-20 Pilot?? Pilot overload... When I retire I am moving up North where everything is better.