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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Looking for a new boat

I'm looking to trade in my 04 sea ray 240 sundancer for something a little bigger. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should get. There is only three of us in the family. I only have one sis-in-law that lives near us. I'd like to stay around the 100k mark.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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i am a big sea ray fan. and i would recomend a 300 sundancer. My aunts used to have one now they are up to a bigger and better one i believe it is a 390. it is a good boat for three people to use. it can feel alittle cramped on a getaway or so persay but it is a decent size boat. i would highly recomend the looking for the biggist engine also always dont you can never have too much power especially if u like to go in the ocean with it. My next opinion would be to jump to a 340. i am not to sure on these prices but i am sure u may be able to find one under 100k with your trade if ure tading or a nice good used one.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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thats about the size I was thinking. The 240 was my first boat and the same summer I got the 2ft envy thing going.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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tomt..in the 30' range there are a lot of nice boats out there. Searay makes a great boat, but just like Grady White, SeaCraft and a few others you are paying more for a name. I've sold FourWinns, Regal and Rinker and all have nice boats in the 30' range. Rinker has a real nice 300 and 320 you may want to look at.

Heres my recommendation...if you think the 30 will work and will be big enough, get a 32'. Everyone I know that gets into the cruisers, buys to small and ends up trading. I had one guy last year trade out of a 28 up to a 31 before he even took delivery of it.

Good luck in your quest. If you have any questions on anything I'll do my best to help out.


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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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My dream is to get a Doral someday they are very very nice http://www.doralboat.com/
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BREWDUDE
tomt..in the 30' range there are a lot of nice boats out there. Searay makes a great boat, but just like Grady White, SeaCraft and a few others you are paying more for a name. I've sold FourWinns, Regal and Rinker and all have nice boats in the 30' range. Rinker has a real nice 300 and 320 you may want to look at.

Heres my recommendation...if you think the 30 will work and will be big enough, get a 32'. Everyone I know that gets into the cruisers, buys to small and ends up trading. I had one guy last year trade out of a 28 up to a 31 before he even took delivery of it.

Good luck in your quest. If you have any questions on anything I'll do my best to help out.


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Hey man, BREW and I know of a guy selling a 1987 Chaparral 198 XL real cheap... Don't we?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Hey man, BREW and I know of a guy selling a 1987 Chaparral 198 XL real cheap... Don't we?
Now thats some funny chit right there



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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tomt
I'd like to stay around the 100k mark.
Let's see, a boat or (1) Mustang (1) F-150, and (1) Expedition, a boat or (1) Mustang (1) F-150 and (1) Expedition.......
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Let's see, a boat or (1) Mustang (1) F-150, and (1) Expedition, a boat or (1) Mustang (1) F-150 and (1) Expedition.......
who says he doesnt have those already??? if he can afford a 100k boat, nevermind, I cant fathom being able to afford a 100k boat...
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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who says he doesnt have those already??? if he can afford a 100k boat, nevermind, I cant fathom being able to afford a 100k boat...

Oh I'm sure you can, they have fairly long term loans.

NOw if I can just convince the wife, that if we got one, and took really really good care of it.... With a 10 year loan, then if we only made the payment every other month, then refinanced after the first 5 years, then continue every other month and refinanced again... then in 20 years we'd have a really old expensive boat!!!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Let's see, a boat or (1) Mustang (1) F-150, and (1) Expedition, a boat or (1) Mustang (1) F-150 and (1) Expedition.......
Well I don't have the mustang, instead a jaguar. Yes on the f150 don't have the expy instead a durango. Have you ever seen the comercial where the guy says in debt up to my eyeballs?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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I changed my mind I want this boat
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by whitecrystal1
I changed my mind I want this boat
My mind must be playing tricks on me cause I don't see any boat or water.

 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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Ahh yes, the PGM/PP!!!!

For those unfamiliar
(PGM = P*ssy Geting Machine and PP = Peter palace)

 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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I dont know dude, this boat could turn out to be more fun....



This one already looks like more fun



Notice tops are optional at our party cove!!!!
This one could be fun too....



It's all fun and games til this happens.




muhahahahaha

If your at home, bored, wife and kids are in bed......

:cough: partycovepics.com :cough:
 
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