Speaking of canvas, Most of the smaller boats I've owned have had soft (Sumbrella, I think.) tops. We are now considering a day boat in the 30-35...
Thanks to you both!
Any experience with this model of Cummins would be appreciated. Ive read that squeezing 574HP out of the original 8.3's risk a lower reliability...
Hi Fletcher500, did you ever decide on one? (and why)
All true. I think Tiara puts out quality boats. The 39 coupe looks like a winner. I'd have to wait a while for one to depreciate suffeciently...
thanks for everyones ideas. It keeps me thinking. Ill keep you posted.
Everything you stated is true, Olderboater. How we intend to use the boat is undoubtedly the biggest issue and one that has not been decided yet....
Cobalt. (My interest is in the A40 Coupe.)
Thanks for the wisdom. No, rcrapps a purchase is not pending. I have had great success with several boats from this manufacacturer over the last...
I plan on keeping a boat on the west coast of Florida. (apparently the sterndrive eating capital of the world) I will boat 75-100 hours per year....
My bet is on an upmarket builder that could use a volume line to augment their ability to source components/engines at better prices.
Wow! As a three decade Midwest lake boater I feel lucky not to have had so many problems. I have had better service from some than others and...
Year ranges of 2010 or newer. 300 hrs on gas engines or 450 on Diesels. Leaning toward shafts vs paying extra for Pods. I would look at...
Would appreciate opinions from designers,mechinics, captians on this issue. Thanks for your input!
I would like to know if there is a source of information on what boats sustain damage, how it occurred, how they were secured, etc. There has to...
Thanks guys!
Perhaps this issue has been dealt with before but I'm curious. My reading tells me that in salt water, Sterndrives can be problematic yet it...
craigsduc< Its 2017, I'm curious if you succeded in dream? I'm considering a similar move..
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Perfect! Thanks.
