Bryan wrote:

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Nute wrote:

Sorry for the double post - My fault.

Now I know that everyone will have their personal bias, and I don't want
to
start another flame war here, but I'd wonder if there is some loose
consensus on what the pecking order is quality-wise of boat brands.

I'm new to looking at boats, and just got back from the boat show. I was
pretty overwhelmed by everything I saw there, and would like to get some
opinions on how the following rank, with regard to quality and price:

Sea Ray
Larson
Regal
Glastron
Four Winns
Ebbtide
Rinker
Stingray
Bayliner

The order I listed them is about what my impression is at this time. I
have
been trying to find a benchmark boat on all of their websites to use to
compare prices, but can't seem to find a common config that lets me
compare
apples to apples.

Thanks
Nute


You're missing the 3 C's: Cobalt, Crownline, and Chapparal. These boats
probably belong at or near the top of your list, depending upon what's
important to you.

Personally have never heard of an Ebbtide.



Chuck,
I climbed around on a Chapparal when I was trying to find a less expensive
boat and it had a cheap feel to it. I don't know nothin' 'bout buildin' no
boats, but I didn't like it because of it's aesthetics and it's feel on the
lot. The Crownline and Cobalt were nice, but out of my boating price range.
Why do you include the Chapparal?



One thing to consider is looking around at the used market for the
higher end Boats. I picked up a very nice and clean 2000 Crownline 225
last fall for less then half the msrp of a new one.

Currently selling a 210 cuddy Crownline that I don't think I will have
any trouble unloading. I have one interested party that is going to look
it over even though he said he really wnats a bowrider - Because of the
respect of the nameplate.

Happy hunting - looking is one of the funnest parts of buying. :-)

Capt Jack R..