Ultra 247xs would be high on my list, as would the 23xs, but lower down because I own a 23xs and really really wish it had the integrated swim step. WTOB would be preferred, mine is a closed bow. Really fun hull to drive, isn't going to handle the chop like some of the heavier boats, but in all reality, the chop sucks regardless of what boat you're on in the $30k range. All of them will get you back to the ramp, albeit some a little bit slower than others in the afternoon or wind. I would say Cobra Razor 230 as well as they're essentially the same boat as the 23xs, but I don't see ever see any Cobras in the low $30's price range.
Hallett 210 would be a really nice entry point
All these plus a 21 Laveycraft
It’s out of state no?
Only thing sucks about two stroke is the oil. If it’s an high performance engine you want the good shit. $80 a gallon. Adds up quick.
Yes. Boats down around Richmond Virginia area I’m from Pennsylvania
I’m use to that with the 225 Yamaha on our center console
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Was looking into those too since they have great classic lines. Love the smell and sound of a 2 strokeStoker SST 20' or 22' w/ 200-300hp clamp-on
(My choice 225 pro max
Yes oil price per gallon sucks with 2 strokes. But like my jet bote buddy's say "smiles per gallon"
I’m one of the east coast outliers on this site. All my boating is done on fresh water lakes. I haven’t boated in the ocean in years
out east, aren't fountain, baja, cobalt the reigning champs?
They definitely are the popular choices but not my style
has anyone asked how gnarly the lakes that you frequent get?
If I had the space to take on a project of that caliber I’d be all over it
I, “think” the 2.5 drag motors have a rebuild schedule of every 250 hours.
That seems inline with the seller’s description. 320 hours on the boat and 20 on engine rebuild
I’m not opposed to shipping or driving out west. I’m solo most of the time. My ultimate end goal is a mach 26 or 25 Daytona so anything now would just be a stepping stone to get comfortable with something that runs faster than low 60’s
It would be my first personal boat. I grew up boating and have free use of my parents 20 center console and help out with the maintenance. I’ve been on a friends 33 scarab avs and 36 concept. I’ve only ridden in a cat once and that was a tour boat ride in Charleston years ago. I think the hull was made by thriller powerboats.Is this your first boat? What have you ridden in? Daytona's and cats in general handle differently and act uniquely on the water vs V Hulls.
Same with I/O , Whacker, and V-Drive, they all change the characteristics of the boat they push..... Then getting into stuff like Stokers with a ModVP design handle uniquely as well as the several variations on a ModVP Tunnel like the SST Stokers.
I'd be asking for rides and going on test drives if you have not actually ridden in the hull you dream about..
I wanted a certain boat when I was young, only to find out it handled completely different than I expected, and it turned out I did not want it anymore after riding/driving it.
That is very true. My issue is I'm not sure how one test ride/drive would be enough to tell how livable a boat is. I've ridden a few jet skis before and even on a relatively calm lake I find they aren't the most comfortable things so I know I'd never buy one.
My advice is to go buck wild lol. Drive as many boats as you can, something will click that you can focus on. I had the luck to have experienced a multitude of boats through out my life, so when I was ready to own, I already knew I wanted a Spectra 20.
That's not a drag motor.
I didn’t think it was, just a sticker.
Stoker
that's a good step in the right direction if your goal is a 25...
