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New Crownline 270CR vs Regal 2765 Express Cruisers
We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the
leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser. We already own an F250 Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue. We've done our research and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have narrowed our selection to two boats (in no particular order): Crownline 270CR http://www.crownline.com/models.php?id=270_cr_04 Regal Commodore 2765 http://www.regalboats.com/viewBoat/i...at&boat_id=120 The boats are comparably priced with similar available options except for the fact that the Crownline has an available Radar Arch, while the Regal does not -- but the Regal is a little longer. I would like to hear any opinions from owners of either of these 2 boats. Here is my assessment of the two -- let me know if I'm missing anything? The Crownline has a better quality finish from the vinyl, to the quality of the deck cleats & other hardware. The Crownline has an optional Captains Call through the side hull exhaust (which I like). The Crownline has a double captains chair vs. single on the Regal. The Crownline has name brand Bomar windows. Every Crownline owner I have talked has been VERY satisfied with their boats. (This is the first yr for the 270CR model) The Regal is more spacious for the same money. Nice finish and a better warranty. Access to the mid cabin is MUCH better and it has much more clearance for sleeping. But every cruiser owner we have met said they always sleep in the v-berth, so it may not be a big issue. I haven't met anyone that has actually owned a Regal to get firsthand opinions. Something just feels better about the Crownline vs. the Regal, which is odd since I usually prefer more space. I would love to come across someone who has owned both, but I doubt I'll be that lucky :-). Also -- list price on the Crownline is around $116,000 loaded with "Boat Show" pricing around $83,000 (w/o trailer). This in the Dallas, Texas area. How much (if any) negotiating room do I have off "boat show" price?? TIA |
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New Crownline 270CR vs Regal 2765 Express Cruisers
Some stuff to consider ...
The word "trailerable" depends on your perspective. These are both very heavy and relatively big boats. IMHO, hitching one of these up every weekend and hauling to the lake or shore for a family jaunt is going to become a tedious project. And road travel will be slow. Your truck may be able to handle the weight, but you will be hauling a large boat meant for the water but mounted on a trailer. You must go slow, negotiate curves carefully, stop cautiously, etc. Plus trailering a boat this size on a regular basis could be very stressful to the hull. Again, boats hulls are built to float, not necessarily to ride atop a trailer all the time. You are also dealing with a wide trailer. I may be mistaken, but if memory serves me, maximum width for highways is generally 8.5 feet (you should check this out in the Dallas area). 8.5 feet is the beam of these boats. Your trailer will (make that "must") be wider. Depending on local regulations, you may have to get a "wide-load" permit every time you hitch up your boat. Have you considered foregoing the trailer, getting a slightly larger boat for more comfortable cruising and renting a slip in a nice marina? All that being said, to answer your specific question, Regal makes a nice boat these days, but they weren't nice to me when I had serious problems with one of their boats some time back. From that experience alone I'd lean toward the Crownline. Plus your gut tells you the Crownline "feels better" even though the Regal is more spacious. Hmmmm, more spacious yet the boats are essentially the same size. What is missing from the Regal to create that additional space? Could it be hull structure? You may want to trust your gut here. You are right about the mid cabin and sleeping in the "V". When we had one we called it "the garage", for that's what is was - our floating storage shed. For most express cruiser owners, the mid cabin is either for storage or a good place to sleep for the kids. Also that radar arch may come in handy, even if only to mount a GPS or TV antenna or even overhead lighting. Just make sure that arch is within bridge clearances on top of that trailer. Hope this helps. Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." DallasBoater wrote: We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser. We already own an F250 Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue. We've done our research and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have narrowed our selection to two boats (in no particular order): Crownline 270CR http://www.crownline.com/models.php?id=270_cr_04 Regal Commodore 2765 http://www.regalboats.com/viewBoat/i...at&boat_id=120 The boats are comparably priced with similar available options except for the fact that the Crownline has an available Radar Arch, while the Regal does not -- but the Regal is a little longer. I would like to hear any opinions from owners of either of these 2 boats. Here is my assessment of the two -- let me know if I'm missing anything? The Crownline has a better quality finish from the vinyl, to the quality of the deck cleats & other hardware. The Crownline has an optional Captains Call through the side hull exhaust (which I like). The Crownline has a double captains chair vs. single on the Regal. The Crownline has name brand Bomar windows. Every Crownline owner I have talked has been VERY satisfied with their boats. (This is the first yr for the 270CR model) The Regal is more spacious for the same money. Nice finish and a better warranty. Access to the mid cabin is MUCH better and it has much more clearance for sleeping. But every cruiser owner we have met said they always sleep in the v-berth, so it may not be a big issue. I haven't met anyone that has actually owned a Regal to get firsthand opinions. Something just feels better about the Crownline vs. the Regal, which is odd since I usually prefer more space. I would love to come across someone who has owned both, but I doubt I'll be that lucky :-). Also -- list price on the Crownline is around $116,000 loaded with "Boat Show" pricing around $83,000 (w/o trailer). This in the Dallas, Texas area. How much (if any) negotiating room do I have off "boat show" price?? TIA |
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New Crownline 270CR vs Regal 2765 Express Cruisers
Some stuff to consider ...
The word "trailerable" depends on your perspective. These are both very heavy and relatively big boats. IMHO, hitching one of these up every weekend and hauling to the lake or shore for a family jaunt is going to become a tedious project. And road travel will be slow. Your truck may be able to handle the weight, but you will be hauling a large boat meant for the water but mounted on a trailer. You must go slow, negotiate curves carefully, stop cautiously, etc. Plus trailering a boat this size on a regular basis could be very stressful to the hull. Again, boats hulls are built to float, not necessarily to ride atop a trailer all the time. You are also dealing with a wide trailer. I may be mistaken, but if memory serves me, maximum width for highways is generally 8.5 feet (you should check this out in the Dallas area). 8.5 feet is the beam of these boats. Your trailer will (make that "must") be wider. Depending on local regulations, you may have to get a "wide-load" permit every time you hitch up your boat. Have you considered foregoing the trailer, getting a slightly larger boat for more comfortable cruising and renting a slip in a nice marina? All that being said, to answer your specific question, Regal makes a nice boat these days, but they weren't nice to me when I had serious problems with one of their boats some time back. From that experience alone I'd lean toward the Crownline. Plus your gut tells you the Crownline "feels better" even though the Regal is more spacious. Hmmmm, more spacious yet the boats are essentially the same size. What is missing from the Regal to create that additional space? Could it be hull structure? You may want to trust your gut here. You are right about the mid cabin and sleeping in the "V". When we had one we called it "the garage", for that's what is was - our floating storage shed. For most express cruiser owners, the mid cabin is either for storage or a good place to sleep for the kids. Also that radar arch may come in handy, even if only to mount a GPS or TV antenna or even overhead lighting. Just make sure that arch is within bridge clearances on top of that trailer. Hope this helps. Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." DallasBoater wrote: We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser. We already own an F250 Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue. We've done our research and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have narrowed our selection to two boats (in no particular order): Crownline 270CR http://www.crownline.com/models.php?id=270_cr_04 Regal Commodore 2765 http://www.regalboats.com/viewBoat/i...at&boat_id=120 The boats are comparably priced with similar available options except for the fact that the Crownline has an available Radar Arch, while the Regal does not -- but the Regal is a little longer. I would like to hear any opinions from owners of either of these 2 boats. Here is my assessment of the two -- let me know if I'm missing anything? The Crownline has a better quality finish from the vinyl, to the quality of the deck cleats & other hardware. The Crownline has an optional Captains Call through the side hull exhaust (which I like). The Crownline has a double captains chair vs. single on the Regal. The Crownline has name brand Bomar windows. Every Crownline owner I have talked has been VERY satisfied with their boats. (This is the first yr for the 270CR model) The Regal is more spacious for the same money. Nice finish and a better warranty. Access to the mid cabin is MUCH better and it has much more clearance for sleeping. But every cruiser owner we have met said they always sleep in the v-berth, so it may not be a big issue. I haven't met anyone that has actually owned a Regal to get firsthand opinions. Something just feels better about the Crownline vs. the Regal, which is odd since I usually prefer more space. I would love to come across someone who has owned both, but I doubt I'll be that lucky :-). Also -- list price on the Crownline is around $116,000 loaded with "Boat Show" pricing around $83,000 (w/o trailer). This in the Dallas, Texas area. How much (if any) negotiating room do I have off "boat show" price?? TIA |
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New Crownline 270CR vs Regal 2765 Express Cruisers
Three thoughts:
We like to trailer our boat not only for winter storage but to take one major trip each year. Trailering our boat from Lake Champlain saves a week or more of cruising we have already done to get to desired cruising grounds. So even infrequent trailering makes sense to me and is worth all the reasonable cautions listed. Second, our trailer is not wider than our current boat. I saw a 2665 on a trailer and that boat was as wide or wider than the trailer too. Hence, I don't think you need the wide load permit. Finally, we are thinking of upgrading from our 25 sport boat with cuddy to a trailerable express cruiser. Are the ones Dallas noted the only large ones on the market. (BTW, I did not like the floor layout on the Regal's 2765 with the inserts -- two levels -- that seem designed to break or sprain ankles and I too have had issues with the Company's service). Harlan In article , Larry Weiss wrote: Some stuff to consider ... The word "trailerable" depends on your perspective. These are both very heavy and relatively big boats. IMHO, hitching one of these up every weekend and hauling to the lake or shore for a family jaunt is going to become a tedious project. And road travel will be slow. Your truck may be able to handle the weight, but you will be hauling a large boat meant for the water but mounted on a trailer. You must go slow, negotiate curves carefully, stop cautiously, etc. Plus trailering a boat this size on a regular basis could be very stressful to the hull. Again, boats hulls are built to float, not necessarily to ride atop a trailer all the time. You are also dealing with a wide trailer. I may be mistaken, but if memory serves me, maximum width for highways is generally 8.5 feet (you should check this out in the Dallas area). 8.5 feet is the beam of these boats. Your trailer will (make that "must") be wider. Depending on local regulations, you may have to get a "wide-load" permit every time you hitch up your boat. Have you considered foregoing the trailer, getting a slightly larger boat for more comfortable cruising and renting a slip in a nice marina? All that being said, to answer your specific question, Regal makes a nice boat these days, but they weren't nice to me when I had serious problems with one of their boats some time back. From that experience alone I'd lean toward the Crownline. Plus your gut tells you the Crownline "feels better" even though the Regal is more spacious. Hmmmm, more spacious yet the boats are essentially the same size. What is missing from the Regal to create that additional space? Could it be hull structure? You may want to trust your gut here. You are right about the mid cabin and sleeping in the "V". When we had one we called it "the garage", for that's what is was - our floating storage shed. For most express cruiser owners, the mid cabin is either for storage or a good place to sleep for the kids. Also that radar arch may come in handy, even if only to mount a GPS or TV antenna or even overhead lighting. Just make sure that arch is within bridge clearances on top of that trailer. Hope this helps. Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." DallasBoater wrote: We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser. We already own an F250 Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue. We've done our research and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have narrowed our selection to two boats (in no particular order): Crownline 270CR http://www.crownline.com/models.php?id=270_cr_04 Regal Commodore 2765 http://www.regalboats.com/viewBoat/i...at&boat_id=120 The boats are comparably priced with similar available options except for the fact that the Crownline has an available Radar Arch, while the Regal does not -- but the Regal is a little longer. I would like to hear any opinions from owners of either of these 2 boats. Here is my assessment of the two -- let me know if I'm missing anything? The Crownline has a better quality finish from the vinyl, to the quality of the deck cleats & other hardware. The Crownline has an optional Captains Call through the side hull exhaust (which I like). The Crownline has a double captains chair vs. single on the Regal. The Crownline has name brand Bomar windows. Every Crownline owner I have talked has been VERY satisfied with their boats. (This is the first yr for the 270CR model) The Regal is more spacious for the same money. Nice finish and a better warranty. Access to the mid cabin is MUCH better and it has much more clearance for sleeping. But every cruiser owner we have met said they always sleep in the v-berth, so it may not be a big issue. I haven't met anyone that has actually owned a Regal to get firsthand opinions. Something just feels better about the Crownline vs. the Regal, which is odd since I usually prefer more space. I would love to come across someone who has owned both, but I doubt I'll be that lucky :-). Also -- list price on the Crownline is around $116,000 loaded with "Boat Show" pricing around $83,000 (w/o trailer). This in the Dallas, Texas area. How much (if any) negotiating room do I have off "boat show" price?? TIA -- Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam! |
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New Crownline 270CR vs Regal 2765 Express Cruisers
Three thoughts:
We like to trailer our boat not only for winter storage but to take one major trip each year. Trailering our boat from Lake Champlain saves a week or more of cruising we have already done to get to desired cruising grounds. So even infrequent trailering makes sense to me and is worth all the reasonable cautions listed. Second, our trailer is not wider than our current boat. I saw a 2665 on a trailer and that boat was as wide or wider than the trailer too. Hence, I don't think you need the wide load permit. Finally, we are thinking of upgrading from our 25 sport boat with cuddy to a trailerable express cruiser. Are the ones Dallas noted the only large ones on the market. (BTW, I did not like the floor layout on the Regal's 2765 with the inserts -- two levels -- that seem designed to break or sprain ankles and I too have had issues with the Company's service). Harlan In article , Larry Weiss wrote: Some stuff to consider ... The word "trailerable" depends on your perspective. These are both very heavy and relatively big boats. IMHO, hitching one of these up every weekend and hauling to the lake or shore for a family jaunt is going to become a tedious project. And road travel will be slow. Your truck may be able to handle the weight, but you will be hauling a large boat meant for the water but mounted on a trailer. You must go slow, negotiate curves carefully, stop cautiously, etc. Plus trailering a boat this size on a regular basis could be very stressful to the hull. Again, boats hulls are built to float, not necessarily to ride atop a trailer all the time. You are also dealing with a wide trailer. I may be mistaken, but if memory serves me, maximum width for highways is generally 8.5 feet (you should check this out in the Dallas area). 8.5 feet is the beam of these boats. Your trailer will (make that "must") be wider. Depending on local regulations, you may have to get a "wide-load" permit every time you hitch up your boat. Have you considered foregoing the trailer, getting a slightly larger boat for more comfortable cruising and renting a slip in a nice marina? All that being said, to answer your specific question, Regal makes a nice boat these days, but they weren't nice to me when I had serious problems with one of their boats some time back. From that experience alone I'd lean toward the Crownline. Plus your gut tells you the Crownline "feels better" even though the Regal is more spacious. Hmmmm, more spacious yet the boats are essentially the same size. What is missing from the Regal to create that additional space? Could it be hull structure? You may want to trust your gut here. You are right about the mid cabin and sleeping in the "V". When we had one we called it "the garage", for that's what is was - our floating storage shed. For most express cruiser owners, the mid cabin is either for storage or a good place to sleep for the kids. Also that radar arch may come in handy, even if only to mount a GPS or TV antenna or even overhead lighting. Just make sure that arch is within bridge clearances on top of that trailer. Hope this helps. Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." DallasBoater wrote: We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser. We already own an F250 Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue. We've done our research and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have narrowed our selection to two boats (in no particular order): Crownline 270CR http://www.crownline.com/models.php?id=270_cr_04 Regal Commodore 2765 http://www.regalboats.com/viewBoat/i...at&boat_id=120 The boats are comparably priced with similar available options except for the fact that the Crownline has an available Radar Arch, while the Regal does not -- but the Regal is a little longer. I would like to hear any opinions from owners of either of these 2 boats. Here is my assessment of the two -- let me know if I'm missing anything? The Crownline has a better quality finish from the vinyl, to the quality of the deck cleats & other hardware. The Crownline has an optional Captains Call through the side hull exhaust (which I like). The Crownline has a double captains chair vs. single on the Regal. The Crownline has name brand Bomar windows. Every Crownline owner I have talked has been VERY satisfied with their boats. (This is the first yr for the 270CR model) The Regal is more spacious for the same money. Nice finish and a better warranty. Access to the mid cabin is MUCH better and it has much more clearance for sleeping. But every cruiser owner we have met said they always sleep in the v-berth, so it may not be a big issue. I haven't met anyone that has actually owned a Regal to get firsthand opinions. Something just feels better about the Crownline vs. the Regal, which is odd since I usually prefer more space. I would love to come across someone who has owned both, but I doubt I'll be that lucky :-). Also -- list price on the Crownline is around $116,000 loaded with "Boat Show" pricing around $83,000 (w/o trailer). This in the Dallas, Texas area. How much (if any) negotiating room do I have off "boat show" price?? TIA -- Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam! |
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Harlan Lachman wrote:
Three thoughts: We like to trailer our boat not only for winter storage but to take one major trip each year. Trailering our boat from Lake Champlain saves a week or more of cruising we have already done to get to desired cruising grounds. So even infrequent trailering makes sense to me and is worth all the reasonable cautions listed. Like I said, trailerablility is based on perspective. Interestingly enough, the last time we were up, we seriously considered hiring a hauler to trailer our 35 footer up to Lake Champlain from Long Island (been there and done that with the Hudson and the Canal). However, hauling proved more costly and risky than the fuel and time expense of cruising up. As it turned out, cruising the Hudson and the Canal yet again was just fine - its really a wonderful trip. Second, our trailer is not wider than our current boat. I saw a 2665 on a trailer and that boat was as wide or wider than the trailer too. Hence, I don't think you need the wide load permit. This is just my opinion, but I believe if the boat's beam is wider than the trailer, you are taking a greater risk of having the whole rig roll over. If your beam is wider than the trailer, I'd go real slow around turns and curves, and leave lots of room for emergency maneuvers. Finally, we are thinking of upgrading from our 25 sport boat with cuddy to a trailerable express cruiser. Are the ones Dallas noted the only large ones on the market. (BTW, I did not like the floor layout on the Regal's 2765 with the inserts -- two levels -- that seem designed to break or sprain ankles and I too have had issues with the Company's service). There's a lot available in that size range. Hit the boat shows, or pick up a boating magazine or start surfing the Net.. Just a few to check out: Sea Ray, Rinker, Maxum, Four Winns, Bayliner, Chaparral - the list goes on. Since you are around Lake Champlain, you may want to check out Doral, since their cruiser division is headquartered in Quebec. Here are some sites to start looking: http://www.searay.com http://www.rinkerboats.com http://www.maxumboats.com/ http://www.fourwinns.com/ http://www.doralboat.com http://www.chaparralboats.com/ Note, I am not making any recommendations, just illustrating what's out there. Hope this helps Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." |
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Harlan Lachman wrote:
Three thoughts: We like to trailer our boat not only for winter storage but to take one major trip each year. Trailering our boat from Lake Champlain saves a week or more of cruising we have already done to get to desired cruising grounds. So even infrequent trailering makes sense to me and is worth all the reasonable cautions listed. Like I said, trailerablility is based on perspective. Interestingly enough, the last time we were up, we seriously considered hiring a hauler to trailer our 35 footer up to Lake Champlain from Long Island (been there and done that with the Hudson and the Canal). However, hauling proved more costly and risky than the fuel and time expense of cruising up. As it turned out, cruising the Hudson and the Canal yet again was just fine - its really a wonderful trip. Second, our trailer is not wider than our current boat. I saw a 2665 on a trailer and that boat was as wide or wider than the trailer too. Hence, I don't think you need the wide load permit. This is just my opinion, but I believe if the boat's beam is wider than the trailer, you are taking a greater risk of having the whole rig roll over. If your beam is wider than the trailer, I'd go real slow around turns and curves, and leave lots of room for emergency maneuvers. Finally, we are thinking of upgrading from our 25 sport boat with cuddy to a trailerable express cruiser. Are the ones Dallas noted the only large ones on the market. (BTW, I did not like the floor layout on the Regal's 2765 with the inserts -- two levels -- that seem designed to break or sprain ankles and I too have had issues with the Company's service). There's a lot available in that size range. Hit the boat shows, or pick up a boating magazine or start surfing the Net.. Just a few to check out: Sea Ray, Rinker, Maxum, Four Winns, Bayliner, Chaparral - the list goes on. Since you are around Lake Champlain, you may want to check out Doral, since their cruiser division is headquartered in Quebec. Here are some sites to start looking: http://www.searay.com http://www.rinkerboats.com http://www.maxumboats.com/ http://www.fourwinns.com/ http://www.doralboat.com http://www.chaparralboats.com/ Note, I am not making any recommendations, just illustrating what's out there. Hope this helps Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." |
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Both of these boats are "legally trailerable." Every trailer I've
looked at on the cruisers is actually the same or narrower than the beam width -- so wide load permits are not an issue. Of course, the trailer has breaks. I'm not saying that we won't slip the boat, but we want the ability to trailer to other lakes. Anyway -- this is a little off topic since both boats are trailerable. The Regal feels bigger because it IS a little bigger (1 ft longer once you subtract out the longer swim platform), BUT it is pretty minor. The Crownline has more headroom in the cabin. Hearing some of the service concerns the Regal further reinforces my preference for the Crownline. PLUS, I just didn't like the sales pitch from the Regal dealer at the Dallas Boat Show. He said that the Regal was just better made than the Crownline. I asked for specifics, but he couldn't come up with anything concrete. I pointed out that the Crownline had heavier pull-up cleats vs. thin fixed cleats, Captains Call exhause, nicer vinyl, sturdier seating, electric raising engine hatch, Bomar windows/hatches etc. He just referred to Regal's lifetime hull warranty & longer engine warranty, which IS a factor, but all of the other details I pointed out are important factors as well. Sure seems like he should be familiar with his competition before making the claim that "ours is better." He knew nothing about the true differences. Larry Weiss wrote in message ... Some stuff to consider ... The word "trailerable" depends on your perspective. These are both very heavy and relatively big boats. IMHO, hitching one of these up every weekend and hauling to the lake or shore for a family jaunt is going to become a tedious project. And road travel will be slow. Your truck may be able to handle the weight, but you will be hauling a large boat meant for the water but mounted on a trailer. You must go slow, negotiate curves carefully, stop cautiously, etc. Plus trailering a boat this size on a regular basis could be very stressful to the hull. Again, boats hulls are built to float, not necessarily to ride atop a trailer all the time. You are also dealing with a wide trailer. I may be mistaken, but if memory serves me, maximum width for highways is generally 8.5 feet (you should check this out in the Dallas area). 8.5 feet is the beam of these boats. Your trailer will (make that "must") be wider. Depending on local regulations, you may have to get a "wide-load" permit every time you hitch up your boat. Have you considered foregoing the trailer, getting a slightly larger boat for more comfortable cruising and renting a slip in a nice marina? All that being said, to answer your specific question, Regal makes a nice boat these days, but they weren't nice to me when I had serious problems with one of their boats some time back. From that experience alone I'd lean toward the Crownline. Plus your gut tells you the Crownline "feels better" even though the Regal is more spacious. Hmmmm, more spacious yet the boats are essentially the same size. What is missing from the Regal to create that additional space? Could it be hull structure? You may want to trust your gut here. You are right about the mid cabin and sleeping in the "V". When we had one we called it "the garage", for that's what is was - our floating storage shed. For most express cruiser owners, the mid cabin is either for storage or a good place to sleep for the kids. Also that radar arch may come in handy, even if only to mount a GPS or TV antenna or even overhead lighting. Just make sure that arch is within bridge clearances on top of that trailer. Hope this helps. Larry Weiss "...Ever After!" "a little after..." DallasBoater wrote: We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser. We already own an F250 Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue. We've done our research and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have narrowed our selection to two boats (in no particular order): Crownline 270CR http://www.crownline.com/models.php?id=270_cr_04 Regal Commodore 2765 http://www.regalboats.com/viewBoat/i...at&boat_id=120 The boats are comparably priced with similar available options except for the fact that the Crownline has an available Radar Arch, while the Regal does not -- but the Regal is a little longer. I would like to hear any opinions from owners of either of these 2 boats. Here is my assessment of the two -- let me know if I'm missing anything? The Crownline has a better quality finish from the vinyl, to the quality of the deck cleats & other hardware. The Crownline has an optional Captains Call through the side hull exhaust (which I like). The Crownline has a double captains chair vs. single on the Regal. The Crownline has name brand Bomar windows. Every Crownline owner I have talked has been VERY satisfied with their boats. (This is the first yr for the 270CR model) The Regal is more spacious for the same money. Nice finish and a better warranty. Access to the mid cabin is MUCH better and it has much more clearance for sleeping. But every cruiser owner we have met said they always sleep in the v-berth, so it may not be a big issue. I haven't met anyone that has actually owned a Regal to get firsthand opinions. Something just feels better about the Crownline vs. the Regal, which is odd since I usually prefer more space. I would love to come across someone who has owned both, but I doubt I'll be that lucky :-). Also -- list price on the Crownline is around $116,000 loaded with "Boat Show" pricing around $83,000 (w/o trailer). This in the Dallas, Texas area. How much (if any) negotiating room do I have off "boat show" price?? TIA -- |
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