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bodyflight
04-09-2007, 08:35 PM
I am looking at some 'offshore' boats...Baja, Scarab etc and want to stick to v-bottom and single I/O in the used market... and i am curious if you all can help steer me in the right direction (mfrs.), and what to look out for (problems). I am looking in the 25'-29' range...any and all help would be great. Thanks, Brook.:confused:

Magic34
04-09-2007, 09:20 PM
Baja wouldn't be my first choice. Not knocking them, but I would look at a few others first.
Some good 27-29 foot boats that I would be looking at:
Hallett 270
Magic 29 Wizard (my first boat and it was great, find 2001 or newer)
Ultra 28
Shockwave 29
Lavey 2750
Formula 272 Fastech
That should get you started.:)
With the 2 you listed, I would look at the Formula or Hallett first. Should be a good number of Formulas to choose from on the used market.

76ANTHONY
04-09-2007, 09:22 PM
im with magic on this one, baja would not be my first choice, i do love the older scarabs though, but then again i was brought up in the 80's and don johnson had one in miami vice:D :D :D

XtrmWakeborder
04-09-2007, 09:25 PM
Scarab would be my first choice..... go take a look at the classifieds on offshoreonly.com

Magic34
04-09-2007, 09:33 PM
I know this is a little bigger, but a Sonic 31SS with twins is a great offshore boat.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?sponsored=true&units=Feet&checked_boats=1679355&slim=broker&&hosturl=yachtview&ywo=yachtview

Magic34
04-09-2007, 09:42 PM
Oh... and Nordic 28' Heat is a great boat as well.

76ANTHONY
04-09-2007, 09:43 PM
what kinda budget we working with here?:D

XtrmWakeborder
04-09-2007, 10:09 PM
I know this is a little bigger, but a Sonic 31SS with twins is a great offshore boat.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?sponsored=true&units=Feet&checked_boats=1679355&slim=broker&&hosturl=yachtview&ywo=yachtview
Those are BIG boats.... not as big as ur new dingy though. Congrats btw!

Magic34
04-09-2007, 10:31 PM
Those are BIG boats.... not as big as ur new dingy though. Congrats btw!
Thanks.
Knowing the budget would help a lot. Also, where do you plan on using the boat? If in the ocean, finding a boat with a galvanized or aluminum trailer would be a bonus as well.

boatsnblondes
04-09-2007, 10:38 PM
I LOVE the Howard 28 bullett...just an awesome, beautiful boat, and he does great work......there is one for sale here on the board, (that I know of) but I gotta point it out to you, it is exceptional.....take a look......
[url]http://OOPS! They don't want us linking to threads from other forums on here, so go to the spam section, and look for the 28 howard for sale post..you'll be glad you did....
Hope you like it....:D

Throttle
04-09-2007, 10:45 PM
I think if you are looking for an "offshore boat" you better stay away from anything less than 27 or 28 feet.
where will you be using this?

deltarat
04-10-2007, 06:34 AM
Fountain!

bodyflight
04-10-2007, 09:27 AM
what kinda budget we working with here?:D
looking to spend around 60k if possible ...but I am seeing that the pickings are slim....we are going to finance some of it through an associate

bodyflight
04-10-2007, 09:30 AM
Thanks.
Knowing the budget would help a lot. Also, where do you plan on using the boat? If in the ocean, finding a boat with a galvanized or aluminum trailer would be a bonus as well.
some salt water (I am in San Diego)...but mostly looking to get out to havasu...I took my girl out there and she swooped on the pastie boat the second we got there, yeah for us!....had a blast

bodyflight
04-10-2007, 09:34 AM
I think if you are looking for an "offshore boat" you better stay away from anything less than 27 or 28 feet.
where will you be using this?
I will be bringing it to Havasu...but I called it offshore as i have been looking on that page offshoreonly.com and am not sure how to address that type of boat.....Thank you all for your advice...I am also thinking single I/O for the fuel comsumption, last time I was at Havasu my friend has a 29' DCB and it went through soo much fuel!!!!!

racecar.hotshoe
04-10-2007, 09:39 AM
I will be bringing it to Havasu...but I called it offshore as i have been looking on that page offshoreonly.com and am not sure how to address that type of boat.....Thank you all for your advice...I am also thinking single I/O for the fuel comsumption, last time I was at Havasu my friend has a 29' DCB and it went through soo much fuel!!!!!
Try this one....:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128247

Run_em_Hard
04-10-2007, 09:39 AM
My old man has a 31' Scarab...I was never a true fan till he bought his. Now that he has had it for a while I have grown to really think that it is an awesome boat. I gave it my own nickname "The Icebreaker", cause it is so strong an solid.

photo chick
04-10-2007, 09:48 AM
I'm just sooo tickled someone spelled ADVICE correctly for once that I had to post in here.........carry on...:D

bodyflight
04-10-2007, 09:51 AM
I'm just sooo tickled someone spelled ADVICE correctly for once that I had to post in here.........carry on...:D
OOPS did I spell it wrong???

photo chick
04-10-2007, 09:57 AM
OOPS did I spell it wrong???
No no you're the first to spell it correctly, everyone always types ADVISE.....not that I'm a spelling freak!! :D :D :D

dumbandyoung
04-10-2007, 10:10 AM
Baja wouldn't be my first choice. Not knocking them, but I would look at a few others first.
Some good 27-29 foot boats that I would be looking at:
Hallett 270
Magic 29 Wizard (my first boat and it was great, find 2001 or newer)
Ultra 28
Shockwave 29
Lavey 2750
Formula 272 Fastech
That should get you started.:)
With the 2 you listed, I would look at the Formula or Hallett first. Should be a good number of Formulas to choose from on the used market.
Good choices!! should you be on your new boat drinking sparkling water?:D :D

bodyflight
04-10-2007, 10:47 AM
Good choices!! should you be on your new boat drinking sparkling water?:D :D
You know it no BUI's, I am a desert rat also...and drinking while operating toys....NO GOOD, ruins it for everyone when s**t goes wrong

dumbandyoung
04-10-2007, 10:57 AM
You know it no BUI's, I am a desert rat also...and drinking while operating toys....NO GOOD, ruins it for everyone when s**t goes wrong
A few beers throughout the day is ok. But getting shitty drunk is no good. I wouldn't put anyones life in danger. I save the beer drinking for night time. :D

scarabrick2
04-10-2007, 11:01 AM
Hallett !!! Deep v closed bow
27 footer
77mph on gps.
Full size toilet ( holding trank)
sink(15 gal holding tank)
swim platform wash down
another washdown for inside
teak floor
ect........
listed in the spam section
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128430&highlight=hallett

markc
04-10-2007, 11:04 AM
Bodyflight, A friend of mine is selling his 27' Dana would you be interested in that?

duner21
04-10-2007, 11:49 AM
I have a 06 nordic 25ft rage i am selling. I am just getting ready to post it it has 11 hours on it. 496ho nice stereo in perfect shape. I have decided to go to a deck boat that is the only reason to get rid of it! Pm me or call me 520-548-2128 Brian