[MontegoGoGoGo]

Originally Posted by chango335

Definitely get the Sea Ray Sundancer. It's more comfortable and definitely more practical. Plus resale value is much better than a go fast boat. However if you can get your hands on a good used Sunseeker Superhawk or Predator, then that owns pretty much everything SeaRay, Cruiser Yachts, Regal, Carver, Marquis has to offer in that type of boat you're looking for.

Not too sure how many places in the U.S sell Sunseeker. The only one I know is Jefferson Beach in Michigan.

Make sure you buy your boat in the state you're keeping it in.

[Blake]

lol...those sunseekers are nice for sure, but i'm looking to be in the sub-$100k zone.

[DevJ]

Blake, being here in BFE, we have a lake close by lol (Lake Texoma) I've been on numerous boats, but nothing touches my friend's baja. That thing is amazing and is a fast boat

[Blake]

Originally Posted by DevJ

Blake, being here in BFE, we have a lake close by lol (Lake Texoma) I've been on numerous boats, but nothing touches my friend's baja. That thing is amazing and is a fast boat

i've spent plenty of summers on texoma, but it's a different ball game here. if i was on a big lake like texoma where overnight cruises are pointless, i would already have a baja.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by Eliminator XP

My choice is the go fast boat

Here is a pic of my stress relief fix, nothing better after working your ass off, than to launch your boat....no lanes, signals or stop signs! WOT!!

i absolutely love eliminator boats! a good friend of mine in dallas had an eliminator daytona...by far the most fun boat i've ever been on. twin s/c big block mercruisers with the catamaran hull was amazing. that beast cruised comfortably, and stably, at 60+. the only drawback was it was carbureted. that boat came to an early end of life, though, someone stole it and was found a few days later gutted and stripped.

[silvergray545]

Buy the cruiser. Then buy this as your go fast toy.



The Yamaha FZR jet ski. It's the fastest thing out. 1812cc supercharged motor...0-30 mph is faster than a Z06 Vette. I plan on buying one in a few years.

[chango335]

I have to admit, that 680 Sunsport is very nice. There's one docked at my marina. I'm very impressed with the design, fit and finish of that boat. I think Sea Ray may be considered one of the top North American boat manufacturers. However I still think the Europeans are just a bit better...this Sunseeker Predator 72 to me seems like the ultimate 3 proper stateroom cruiser.

[RRGOO7]

Originally Posted by chango335

I have to admit, that 680 Sunsport is very nice. There's one docked at my marina. I'm very impressed with the design, fit and finish of that boat. I think Sea Ray may be considered one of the top North American boat manufacturers. However I still think the Europeans are just a bit better...this Sunseeker Predator 72 to me seems like the ultimate 3 proper stateroom cruiser.

I agree Sea Rays have really stepped it up in the past five years or so IMO. They are well built domestic built boats but the quality and finish does not come close to the Europeans IMO. I just picked up a 68 Predator about 10 months ago. The boat rides fantastic and is fast as heck. Fuel burn isnt too awful either. Here are some pictures. of her.

[Blake]

wow that is one incredibly beautiful boat. let me know if you ever need a navigator

[lambtron]

Originally Posted by Blake

wow that is one incredibly beautiful boat. let me know if you ever need a navigator

+1! That boat is amazing.

[McMuffin]

The comfy one of course!

[chango335]

Originally Posted by RRGOO7

I agree Sea Rays have really stepped it up in the past five years or so IMO. They are well built domestic built boats but the quality and finish does not come close to the Europeans IMO. I just picked up a 68 Predator about 10 months ago. The boat rides fantastic and is fast as heck. Fuel burn isnt too awful either. Here are some pictures. of her.

Congrats on your beautiful purchase! My buddy just sold his Predator 68, however his had black domes on top. Even though he upgraded to something much larger now (110ft), he still misses that Predator very much. I'm quite impressed in how much they were able to put in the cabin and yet it's still so spacious and the draft is not deep at all! Definitely ideal to take her down to the Bahamas and dock her at the Atlantis marina

[T7R_Sky]

Be sure to get something that will work in fast mode. I took my cruiser out with my buddies and drove it fast and the gearbox crapped out on me for some reason. Now I am stuck with a broken boat...

[Nawaaz]

I voted for getting a fast boat, but now that I look at the pics in this thread.......I say get the comfy boat!

[FStop7]

For the Gulf side in FL I am a fan of: Pro Line, Boston Whaler, Grady White

Anywhere from 18 to 25 feet depending on your budget and preferences

I kind of like Donzi, too.

[Year's_End]

cruisers for sure.

sea rays are always good, but i see so many of them, and we used to own one. ours was continuously problematic, but idk how they fair reliability-wise as a brand.

i say you should check out formulas.

[RRGOO7]

Originally Posted by Blake

wow that is one incredibly beautiful boat. let me know if you ever need a navigator

Thanks!

Originally Posted by chango335

Congrats on your beautiful purchase! My buddy just sold his Predator 68, however his had black domes on top. Even though he upgraded to something much larger now (110ft), he still misses that Predator very much. I'm quite impressed in how much they were able to put in the cabin and yet it's still so spacious and the draft is not deep at all! Definitely ideal to take her down to the Bahamas and dock her at the Atlantis marina

The black hull looks great. The gelcoat is fading and will probably need to be painted in 6 months. I think I might go with a black hull with a silver stripe. Black domes too ...I took her to atlantis and harbor island last summer. Im hoping to do the same soon but head down to the exumas as well, ive never been.

[Trauma Junkie]

I have a Donzi classic, so I'm biased and vote speed.

[chango335]

Originally Posted by RRGOO7

Thanks!



The black hull looks great. The gelcoat is fading and will probably need to be painted in 6 months. I think I might go with a black hull with a silver stripe. Black domes too ...I took her to atlantis and harbor island last summer. Im hoping to do the same soon but head down to the exumas as well, ive never been.

Yeah the black domes really make a big difference. Also get some underwater lights. I believe there is a supplier called, "Underwater Lights USA" in Miami. The exumas are beautiful. I was staying at the Four Seasons on Great Exuma, never been there by boat though. It's definitely more peaceful than Paradise Island.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

sea rays are always good, but i see so many of them, and we used to own one. ours was continuously problematic, but idk how they fair reliability-wise as a brand.

what was the recurring problem on yours?

[Couch]

Best boat to own is a boat owned by your friend(s).

My dad's always had a boat and with everything else life eventually takes a turn and you can't use it like you want. It hasn't been regularly used in 10 years.

[MontegoGoGoGo]

Originally Posted by Couch

Best boat to own is a boat owned by your friend(s).

My dad's always had a boat and with everything else life eventually takes a turn and you can't use it like you want. It hasn't been regularly used in 10 years.

lol, that's what my dad says too. he always says, "the second best day of a boat owner's life is when they buy their boat, and the first is when they sell it."