[JasonG]

Ok, I am in need of a boat. Although we hit winni a few times a year out boating is done on smaller less rough lakes. Any help is appreciated.

Looking for an open bow 23-24 feet, ish.
Hold 7 people minimim
2003 ish or newer.|
Decent Speed, 50MPH + with 1 person.
Good for just having fun, good for the kids ( porta potty a thought ), and being able to hook up the ski pole for the wakeboarders in the group.

I need to stay at $25-30k, or less. Because of this I am leaning toward a Rinker Captiva 232 or similar via Maxum or Stingray. Ideally we want a Cobalt or Azure, but it just isnt in the price range.

If it loses its new value fast because of the brand ( like stringray ), I dont mind that as long as I am getting a used boat at the depreciated value of a "few year old" boat.

Value aside, which boat is actually going to last with no major problems like hull cracks, etc.? I can deal with a carpet replacement after 5 years, etc. Quality is more importaint as we want to keep it for 6 + years. Trailer it a few times a year, etc.


thanks!
Jason