Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - So what's the best 21' boat for an Islander who has to cross the Broads?

sea_n_ski · 05-12-2008, 07:04 AM

Check out JD Powers Rankings: http://www.jdpower.com/boats/ratings...l_results.aspx

Cobalt and Regal are a class above the rest. I just traded my Regal in for a Cobalt. After 9 years it was in show room condition and never had a single problem. I was even amazed the batteries (it had 2) never had to be changed. The fast track hull is much more efficient than a standard hull.

Also go to Boat Test www.boattest.com and register its free. Then look up the the models your are interested in. They will give mileage, speed and a detailed analysis. With the price of gas, you really have to consider the hull design. You may save on the boat, but the fuel could kill you. We are looking at $4 plus gas this summer.

Good luck!

05-12-2008, 07:04 AM	#32
sea_n_ski Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atkinson & Meredith, NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Check JD Power and Boat Test! Check out JD Powers Rankings: http://www.jdpower.com/boats/ratings...l_results.aspx Cobalt and Regal are a class above the rest. I just traded my Regal in for a Cobalt. After 9 years it was in show room condition and never had a single problem. I was even amazed the batteries (it had 2) never had to be changed. The fast track hull is much more efficient than a standard hull. Also go to Boat Test www.boattest.com and register its free. Then look up the the models your are interested in. They will give mileage, speed and a detailed analysis. With the price of gas, you really have to consider the hull design. You may save on the boat, but the fuel could kill you. We are looking at $4 plus gas this summer. Good luck!