Which boat??

robjnh · 02-02-2005, 01:03 PM

Dave,

I completly agree with you on the FI vs. Carb. I had a carb on my Crownline and never had any problem starting it. I did however have a lot of people that never even came to look at the boat when they discoved it was not FI.

Most people have FI drilled into there heads as the only way to go so if you think you want to flip the boat in a few years you got to go along with the crowd IMO.

I would also throw in that if you think you are going to tow a lot, I would opt for the Volvo or the BIII. Dual prop gets out of whole much better.

secondcurve · 02-04-2005, 08:55 PM

The most important thing you can take away from these excellent comments is size does matter! I wouldn't go with anything less than 23 feet out on Winnipesaukee. Trust me. Also, look at used boats. They depreciate so quickly. I think a model that is about 5-years would be the best. Good Luck!

Liquorish · 02-05-2005, 08:10 AM

After owning 3 Four Winns, I have nothing but good things to say about them,and Winnisquam marine, those guys are great.. However, at 20 ft, especialy on the big lake be prepared for some tough rides.. my first 4 winns was a 20ft Horizon, fun boat but tough in rough waters, which seems like all the time on Winni... Both boats would be a good choice, but I would reccomend buying larger if you can. Good Luck

02-04-2005, 08:55 PM	#2
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,119 Thanks: 1,332 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Bigger is better The most important thing you can take away from these excellent comments is size does matter! I wouldn't go with anything less than 23 feet out on Winnipesaukee. Trust me. Also, look at used boats. They depreciate so quickly. I think a model that is about 5-years would be the best. Good Luck!

02-02-2005, 01:03 PM	#1
robjnh Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and Nashua, NH Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dave, I completly agree with you on the FI vs. Carb. I had a carb on my Crownline and never had any problem starting it. I did however have a lot of people that never even came to look at the boat when they discoved it was not FI. Most people have FI drilled into there heads as the only way to go so if you think you want to flip the boat in a few years you got to go along with the crowd IMO. I would also throw in that if you think you are going to tow a lot, I would opt for the Volvo or the BIII. Dual prop gets out of whole much better.

02-05-2005, 08:10 AM	#3
Liquorish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medfield Ma & Meredith Nh Posts: 93 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	After owning 3 Four Winns, I have nothing but good things to say about them,and Winnisquam marine, those guys are great.. However, at 20 ft, especialy on the big lake be prepared for some tough rides.. my first 4 winns was a 20ft Horizon, fun boat but tough in rough waters, which seems like all the time on Winni... Both boats would be a good choice, but I would reccomend buying larger if you can. Good Luck