Cigalert
05-18-2007, 05:29 AM
A boat question...weird ain't it
I am currently increasing the momentum on the search for a new boat. I've seen the benefits of letting someone take the initial financial hit when buying used but I like the idea of a warranty and few other "options" of a custom build and yet another option the "hey bud, the boat is already built come pick it up" new boat.
I am looking in the $55k-$85k, 25'-28' Range, Deep-V, 496 HO min, Open bow, mid cuddy, no gay colors/graphics and for the love of all that's boating no outboards.
To my point, what are your thoughts on:
-Specific Manufacturer? Build Quality, customer service? Some people swear by certain manufacturers while others spit in their general direction. Why? (please omit the stories of "so'n'so sucks because I threw them an extra $2000 and they still wouldn't airbrush Fabio's body with my face on the deck").
-in the 425-500 HP range what's the prefered setup? Motor, drive, steering?
-New or slightly used?
I am currently increasing the momentum on the search for a new boat. I've seen the benefits of letting someone take the initial financial hit when buying used but I like the idea of a warranty and few other "options" of a custom build and yet another option the "hey bud, the boat is already built come pick it up" new boat.
I am looking in the $55k-$85k, 25'-28' Range, Deep-V, 496 HO min, Open bow, mid cuddy, no gay colors/graphics and for the love of all that's boating no outboards.
To my point, what are your thoughts on:
-Specific Manufacturer? Build Quality, customer service? Some people swear by certain manufacturers while others spit in their general direction. Why? (please omit the stories of "so'n'so sucks because I threw them an extra $2000 and they still wouldn't airbrush Fabio's body with my face on the deck").
-in the 425-500 HP range what's the prefered setup? Motor, drive, steering?
-New or slightly used?