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[stoker]

I just got back from the boat show. I only planned on window shopping but ended up buying a 27.9 new era with a 525. What do you guys think? I am selling my Stoker to a frind of mine on the board. Did I make a good decision, or did I buy out of impulse?

[cc322]

Congrats,.... the 24 nuera at the show is mine, and welcome to the family. Did you buy om impluse? that depends how long you were looking. In any case you made a very well educated decesion they are one of the top builders, again congrats on the new boat:D

[Mandelon]

Certainly well built and respected in the industry. That's a pretty big boat......now do you need a new truck too? :D What motor?

[cc322]

What trailer ? Zieman or Extreem

[redneckgirl]

I don't think you could go wrong with any Lavey... That is my kind of window shopping... :D :D Congrats and have a great time with it...:D :D
RNG

[stoker]

I got the extreme with the powdeder coating. Merc 525 xr drive k-planes. Dual ram external steering and all the other shit!

[RiverToysJas]

Right-on!!! Welcome to the family!!!
You're going to LOVE that boat. Can't go wrong with the 2003 OS Champion and Pacific Offshore Champ hull.
RTJas :D

[Kilrtoy]

Nice boat, Good choice

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by stoker
What do you guys think?
I think you bought a badass boat!

[Dr. Eagle]

I've heard very good things about the NuEra hull. And Lavey is always a good choice....:D

[Sun burners]

NICE VERY NICE!

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Originally posted by Dr. Eagle
I've heard very good things about the NuEra hull. And Lavey is always a good choice....:D
What happen with the review that hot boat gave the 2750. it didnt seem to good.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Lavey makes a great boat! But there was some concern about that paarticular hull. There was a thread about it on here a few months ago but I couldn't find it. I've never been in one so I have no first hand knowledge but they do make GREAT boats! You'll love the 525, except for the excessive soot on the back during the first 20 hours.
Edit: I think it's only fair that I add if I remember the outcome of the thread I mentioned, Lavey has corrected the problems with that hull.

[Salty Cracker]

Originally posted by Havasu_Dreamin
Edit: I think it's only fair that I add if I remember the outcome of the thread I mentioned, Lavey has corrected the problems with that hull.
I thought the outcome was that Lavey asked ***boat if the problem may have been with the ***boat drivers....
I dont think they changed the bottom at all. The twin step is gonna make the boat a little looser especially in flat water.
Those bottoms love the rougher water!! :D

[bohica]

Nice boat, but he price is outta hand. $112K for a 27ft boat, you gotta be kidding me. Is the 112K out the door, or are they gonna add sales tax to that?:p

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by bohica
... for what really is a 26ft boat, you gotta be kidding me.
The Lavey Craft 2750 measures 28'6" overall (my 21' Lavey measures 22'8"). How do figure it's basically a 26'er??? Or are you talking about a different boat?
RTJas :D

[bohica]

I figured they include the swim step like most builders. Guess their honest and subtract the 1.5ft. Still outrageous price.:D
I'm gonna put my boat up for sale. Who wants a deal on a 1999 34' Magic with twin 454 Mags, ext steering, k-planes, big sound system. A steal @ 72K:D

[jackpunx]

The only thing that I don’t understand.. Is how can you go to a V bottom after having a air entrapment hull? Not to take anything away from that boat.. Its very nice.. Has a nice cabin.. Can go in the ocean.. Can sleep in it.. Very cool.. But unless I could have both.. I think I would go with a cat of some type

[Dribble]

I think you made a good decision out of impulse.

[stoker]

Originally posted by bohica
I figured they include the swim step like most builders. Guess their honest and subtract the 1.5ft. Still outrageous price.:D
I'm gonna put my boat up for sale. Who wants a deal on a 1999 34' Magic with twin 454 Mags, ext steering, k-planes, big sound system. A steal @ 72K:D
What are you going to repace it with?

[stoker]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Actually point in fact you CAN GO WONG with the hull in Question. I don't believe they ever did anything to rectify boatnams issues.. ***boat wasn't able to drive the thing either?
RD
What issues? Was it with porpusing?

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Actually point in fact you CAN GO WONG with the hull in Question. I don't believe they ever did anything to rectify boatnams issues.. ***boat wasn't able to drive the thing either?
RD
I stand corrected on thinking they had made changes to the hull.

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Actually point in fact you CAN GO WONG with the hull in Question. I don't believe they ever did anything to rectify boatnams issues.. ***boat wasn't able to drive the thing either?
RD
Call Lavey and ask them yourself! There's nothing wrong with the boat. I spent over an hour with Kevin Cooper (Owner of F-11) going over the percieved issues with the bottom. It's good to go, and they would be happy to show you too. I've also riden in the Poker Run Addition (Identical to the F-11) at well over 80 in Lake Mead, it's a solid running boat.
RTJas :D

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by Havasu_Dreamin
I stand corrected on thinking they had made changes to the hull.
Only on the Cuddy-open, not the closed bow.
RTJas :D

[Dave C]

One word... INSURANCE. or cost thereof..... :mad: I am getting quotes of $2500-3000 for 6 months out of the year.
I was thinking exactly this.
Originally posted by jackpunx
The only thing that I don’t understand.. Is how can you go to a V bottom after having a air entrapment hull? Not to take anything away from that boat.. Its very nice.. Has a nice cabin.. Can go in the ocean.. Can sleep in it.. Very cool.. But unless I could have both.. I think I would go with a cat of some type

[stoker]

Originally posted by Dave C
One word... INSURANCE. or cost thereof..... :mad: I am getting quotes of $2500-3000 for 6 months out of the year.
I was thinking exactly this.
That is what helped me make my decision also. That and the fact that I live 5 min. from the Dunes. I will be keeping it here for the winter Catalina runs.

[Dave C]

Don't get me wrong, I like pissing money down the toilet just as much as the next guy.
I was getting quotes for $500 of a 28' v-hull and $2000-3000 for a 25' cat. All with stock power. Most insurers won't even write a policy on a cat.
Blower with a cat? or 600-700 HP? Forget it. uninsurable.......
This is ridiculous......

[Havasu_Dreamin]

....29 ft deep v with 525 for power for $700 per year.