Wayne,
There is only ONE boat that will meet your needs. All the rest will just be
a compromise.
http://tinyurl.com/crcxa

The builder has the ideal combination of quality and value.





"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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OK, Let's get some serious boat discussion going (per Chuck's end of
year challenge).

The time has come to replace our ancient 24 ft I/O cuddy.

Here are the specs:

Maximum 26 ft LOA (not counting the swim platform).

Max beam of 8 1/2 feet.

Must have an enclosed head and some minimal galley and sleeping space.

Must have a better than average ride through a chop, preferably best
of class for a 26 ft cabin boat.

Must have reasonable speed, capable of cruising at 24 to 26 kts in
good conditions.

Must have a reputation for decent quality and resale value.

Anchor windlass preferred.

Our leading candidate so far is a Sea Ray 260 Sundancer. Being a bit
of a traditionalist, I'm not particularly in love with Sea Ray's
styling, but it's less offensive than some, and the boat seems to fit
in most other respects.

Suggestions?