Fresh Water Runabouts - Page 2

LeeNetworX · 08-17-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Take a look at cobolt, ours performed as well as you can expect a money pit to perform.

They don't seem to make anything smaller than a 20'.

Trip · 08-17-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

They don't seem to make anything smaller than a 20'.

I know they use to make an 18'. I guess they stopped. We had a 20'. It was nice.

Dave · 08-17-2011, 11:35 AM

Sea ray

LeeNetworX · 08-17-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Sea ray

Thank you for your post; you have me sold. I just placed my order with my local Sea Ray dealer. He asked me what prompted me to choose Sea Ray over the others and I directed him to this post.

azoomm · 08-17-2011, 12:16 PM

I have a Yamaha twin engine jet wakeboard boat. LOVE it. And, we've tried to kill it a few times

It's a big bonus right now with the lake being low... no props = can maneuver in shallow water.

OneSickPsycho · 08-17-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I have a Yamaha twin engine jet wakeboard boat. LOVE it. And, we've tried to kill it a few times

It's a big bonus right now with the lake being low... no props = can maneuver in shallow water.

Jet boat would be my first choice if I were to buy a boat...

Cutty72 · 08-17-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Jet boat would be my first choice if I were to buy a boat...

This.

Look for a used sugar sand. The 18' Mirage could be had in a "fish n fun" version with livewell, or the "standard" version, which replaced the live well with a cooler. Not a bad boat, 2 stroke merc with 175, 210, 240, or 250 hp (depending on year) Prob is I think they closed up shop, so parts could be an issue.

I like sea doo's, but they usually have two engines and dual jets, which means dual maintenance. Just something to keep in mind.

Bayliner's aren't terrible, but a "price point" boat for sure. Lots of them running around on MN lakes around here.

Lund is another option, somewhat fishing biased, but can surely be used as a runabout as well.

LeeNetworX · 08-17-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I have a Yamaha twin engine jet wakeboard boat. LOVE it. And, we've tried to kill it a few times

It's a big bonus right now with the lake being low... no props = can maneuver in shallow water.

Looked at the Yamahas and Sea Doos but both are much more money than we're looking to spend. Going to pay cash.

azoomm · 08-17-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Looked at the Yamahas and Sea Doos but both are much more money than we're looking to spend. Going to pay cash.

That's because they are worth it. Just sayin'

Trip · 08-17-2011, 02:19 PM

No boat is worth the money, just sayin'

You are better off digging a hole and throwing the money in that and walking away. Boats are the definition of disposable income.

Lee has the right idea to get something he doesn't mind spending cash on instead of wasting credit/interest payments on a pit of money.

08-17-2011, 11:35 AM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Sea ray

08-17-2011, 12:16 PM	#5
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I have a Yamaha twin engine jet wakeboard boat. LOVE it. And, we've tried to kill it a few times It's a big bonus right now with the lake being low... no props = can maneuver in shallow water.

08-17-2011, 02:19 PM	#10
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	No boat is worth the money, just sayin' You are better off digging a hole and throwing the money in that and walking away. Boats are the definition of disposable income. Lee has the right idea to get something he doesn't mind spending cash on instead of wasting credit/interest payments on a pit of money.