Well it is a good day! My wife said it's time to get a bigger boat. Currently we have a 1999 Speedster SK with the twin 85's. I love it and would reccomend it to anyone but now it's time to get a bigger boat. I am looking at Challengers and Utopias and was was wondering what you all have or would prefer. I am going to hold out for a 240 horse merc model because we all know the only thing better that power is more power. Does anyone have a preference or can give my a little guidance? It is going to be used and probably 2003 or older to keep it affordable.
Thanks for any and all help!
Nick
Need opinions
Started by nzirbel, Jun 30 2007 09:42 PM
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#1
Posted 30 June 2007 - 09:42 PM
#2
Posted 13 July 2007 - 02:36 PM
We need a little more info to help you. Bigger boats cruise better, small boats doo tricks better. Doo you have 2 footitis or do you want to jump up to 23 foot? what about watersports? Will you get a tower? The speedster200 is a nice package w/ 310 HP. I love my SS Mirage and 210 HP is enough for me. When I whip past people at 50 MPH I get a huge grin.. I am going to hold out for a 240 horse merc model because we all know the only thing better that power is more power. Does anyone have a preference or can give my a little guidance?
My 18 ft boat is comfortable or 4 adults, but close. I have carried 7 adults and teenagers, and that was crowded.
You also need to think about full windshied vs sport (pop-up) windshields. Both have their advocates.
For pure carrying capacity I would suggest an Islandia. For fun and power, I would get a 240HP Speedster. My Mirage, like a Utopia, is in the middle ground.
Good luck.
#3
Posted 20 July 2007 - 05:40 PM
Sorry, I have a little more info for you. I want to stay 20' or smaller. We like to tube and ski, no wakeboarding. I love the power and handling of the speedster but need the option of hauling 6-7 people. I basically love the speedster but we outgrew it. You know how it goes when people find out you have a fun boat.......
I have my eyes on a 2000 challenger 2000 and was wondering of anyone thinks I would be a fool not to hold out for a utopia.....
Thanks guys
Nick
I have my eyes on a 2000 challenger 2000 and was wondering of anyone thinks I would be a fool not to hold out for a utopia.....
Thanks guys
Nick
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