[Dave R]

Originally Posted by ThePlut

It's a little older, and a little higher on your price range, but if you could stretch, the 246 is a great Winnipesaukee boat:

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/9/2/86435092.htm

Keep in mind that's an asking price, not a selling price, and winter is a motivator...

That's precisely the kinda boat I had in mind when I wrote:

"I think you'd be better off with a well maintained, slightly older, high quality boat. It'll likely depreciate less and last longer in the end."

above.

Those 246s are hugely popular on the lake, for good reason.

Here's two Cobalt 246s and a Cobalt 240 next to my boat: