new boat-looking for opinions

Grady223 · 04-26-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

I just recently purchased a "new" used boat for myself. Disclaimer... no it's not a Maxum. That was my former boat. No slight on Maxum either, I loved my old boat and have nothing but good things to say about it. Slightly used is the way to go, let somebody else take a bath on the depreciation and save yourself a wad of cash....

When I bought my Grady White, I found that the price difference between a 2 to 3 year old Grady and a new one was insignificant. Went with a new one, got the equipment I wanted on it, one that was never in salt water and to this day (9 years later) know that it has been maintained properly. I think whether you buy new or used depends on which boat and how long you plan on keeping it. I understand that in today's economy used boats are in far greater demand than new boats indicating that you should be able to make great deals on new ones.

codeman671 · 04-26-2010, 01:52 PM

I have owned just about everything under the sun. I would suggest Rinker or Monterey. Stick with something if possible that has a marina presence in the area for your first boat. Silver Sands is listing a leftover 246 which is a great boat. I previously owned a 226 R1. For smaller boats the Monterey 214FS is a great bowrider (yep, had one of these too) and Shep Browns gets a thumbs up. I am in the process of buying my third Monterey now, a 302CR (used). I have had the 214FS as mentioned as well as the 298SS (which was an awesome boat I must say).

Even thought I just sold my infamous yellow go-fast pontoon, I am still a huge fan of Manitou pontoons and would certainly look at a tri-toon. Rochester Sports has a few leftovers which are good deals. My 24' was good for 50mph and was as good in rough water if not better than anything else in its size range, plus was more comfortable, roomy and versatile.

Dave R · 04-26-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

I have had the 214FS as mentioned as well as the 298SS (which was an awesome boat I must say).

I love the 298SC. One of my favorite boats.

codeman671 · 04-26-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

I love the 298SC. One of my favorite boats.

I have the SS (bowrider). The SC is the sport cuddy. Great boats, but this time around I need more of a cabin.

04-26-2010, 01:52 PM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 222 Thanked 828 Times in 499 Posts	I have owned just about everything under the sun. I would suggest Rinker or Monterey. Stick with something if possible that has a marina presence in the area for your first boat. Silver Sands is listing a leftover 246 which is a great boat. I previously owned a 226 R1. For smaller boats the Monterey 214FS is a great bowrider (yep, had one of these too) and Shep Browns gets a thumbs up. I am in the process of buying my third Monterey now, a 302CR (used). I have had the 214FS as mentioned as well as the 298SS (which was an awesome boat I must say). Even thought I just sold my infamous yellow go-fast pontoon, I am still a huge fan of Manitou pontoons and would certainly look at a tri-toon. Rochester Sports has a few leftovers which are good deals. My 24' was good for 50mph and was as good in rough water if not better than anything else in its size range, plus was more comfortable, roomy and versatile.