| I'm biased, but....
Vin,
I'm a gearhead that has worked on everything from fighter aircraft, high performance race cars to boats (yachts). I am a marine tech and a budding designer.
For my opinion Sea Ray is the answer. However, a little bigger than you posted. Here's why:
1. Sturdy...I've worked on a number of 30'+ cruisers that were used regularly on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Haven't seen any hull breaches to amount to anything.
2. When you move up...and you will move up! Resale is a good factor to consider. As boats go, Sea Ray holds it's value a little better.
3. Service...you will have to get the thing serviced! Sea Ray uses Mercury drivelines and pretty good equipment all the way round. Another plus is that there are Mercury and Sea Ray dealer/repair facilities all over. You won't get
stranded for too long if there are catastophic problems. I know for a fact that Sea Ray is pretty good in standing behind their products if you go new.
So there you have it...get out the checkbook. If you want more opinions,
write me back.
Walt Vosicka
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