Help Picking 5th Boat

[AmericanBoatClub]

I am currently searching for a 5th boat to add to the growing fleet. The combined hive of knowledge here seems like a great place to aid in my search. I am open to ideas, but given the utilization of the current boats it seems the next boat should be something like a 260 Sundancer. Does any one have any knowledge of this boat? Or a boat in the same class as this boat that would be a good alternative?
Thanks
Kurt

[SIKSUKR]

Never owned one but I like what your looking at.I would have interest with a boat like that in your fleet.

[NHBUOY]

...Hi Kurt...New or used boats.?..btw...are you from Maine.?..I think we have a "Patriotic" colors 13' Molinari tunnel in common..?..lol...Sounds like biz is good..!..glad for ya...:D...take a look at the Crownlines...back on topic...:laugh:...

[AmericanBoatClub]

...Hi Kurt...New or used boats.?..btw...are you from Maine.?..I think we have a "Patriotic" colors 13' Molinari tunnel in common..?..lol...Sounds like biz is good..!..glad for ya...:D...take a look at the Crownlines...back on topic...:laugh:...

We look for new to low hours boats.

Not from Maine, NH born and bread. Even a Wildcat (beat a few Blackbears on the gridiron). I wish I had a Classic Glastron Molinari 2+2 painted red white and blue, but not at the moment.

Crownlines, any model in-particular?

[NHBUOY]

...wrong Kurt..lol..:rolleye2:...I really like the Crownline 270..nice. check em out..couple used at Channel Marine...my Molinari was a "Baja" boat...the Glastron was a nice, but different animal...and larger too...:laugh:

[meredith weekender]

Take a serious look at the Crownline 270br. It's our 5th boat and our favorite.


Go Little Green!!!!!!!!

[EllyPoinster]

Not from Maine, NH born and bread. Even a Wildcat (beat a few Blackbears on the gridiron)

C'mon, Kurt. They taught you better than that at McKelvie and West!

[Winniboater81]

Kurt. I got a 2007 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck over the winter.....by far the best boat I have ever had. I bought it at Irwin Marine in Laconia. I did alot of research and found that the Sea Ray lineup dominates lake winni, and the Sundeck series is by far the most popular boat on the lake. I have only put on 12 hours so far this year, but my sundeck is the best handling, best riding, highest quality boat I have ever owned.....now I know why they are the most popular boat on lake winni!!!! I say Sea Ray sundeck!!!!!!

[Dave R]

now I know why they are the most popular boat on lake winni!!!! I say Sea Ray sundeck!!!!!!

Are they really? Seems like there's tons more Cobalts. That said, Cobalts have kind of a unique look and maybe I just recognize them more.

[meredith weekender]

Are they really? Seems like there's tons more Cobalts. That said, Cobalts have kind of a unique look and maybe I just recognize them more.



In my opinion the Crownline 270 BR is by far the most popular boat model on the lake. :laugh::laugh:

[Knomad]

I would also consider the Four Winns H260 or a H240 as a comparable alternative.

[AmericanBoatClub]

Thanks for all the help. I am going to take a look at all these great recommendations. Keep them coming. Seems everyone is leaning towards a boat with an open bow? Instead of the cruisers?

[CrownRay]

We have both a Crownline 270BR (lake) and a SeaRay SD 260 (harbor). Both are great boats!

I would think it would be a personal choice of what your user wants...more seating on a bowrider VS sleeping on the cruiser?

The Crownline seems to have a wider beam, and its pretty peppy. The Searay has the nice cabin, and plows through waves well, lots of goodies.

Get one of each!

[cowisl]

Give Bill at Shep Browns a call. he has nice formula and Monterey for sale...603 279-4573

[SIKSUKR]

C'mon, Kurt. They taught you better than that at McKelvie and West!

He's local to me?I bet I was bred in those schools long before he was.:laugh:

[Greene's Basin Girl]

I also went to McKelvie and West. I believe my 8TH class was the first one to graduate from McKelvie.

[Winniboater81]

SR sundecks are by far the most popular boat on the lake.....have you ever been to Mountain View Yacht Club....valet program prob has at least 30 of them.....but good luck finding a used one.....they are impossible to find. When I bought mine used at Irwin Marine, they said they sell 40 sundecks a year easily.

[FormulaBRW]

Have owned a 240SD and a 30 Sunadancer::liplick: and people are right. It all depends on the usage and porpose of the renter.
As I currently own a 2006 260BR from Formula ( great seating) I can honestly say I have had fewer issues with this boat than my 240 SD. The boat is great and well powered and heavy enough for anything the lake has to offer.
Look for a model with the extended swim platform it gives so much more usable space for relaxing.

With lots of used invetory I am sure you can find a deal out there.

Good luck

[AmericanBoatClub]

Thanks for all the suggestions, we are still looking around for the 5th boat, but in the meantime. We have decided to replace our fishing boat for a 240 Berkshire Pontoon boat. The Fishing boat, was not getting any utilization, so it had to go, and our members have been extremely pleased with the 220 Berkshire, so the 240 was an easy choice.
Thanks
Kurt

[Hubbard]

Kurt, as a charter ABCNH member, I humbly submit a request for another bow rider. Also like the deck boat suggestion! Good call on the fishing boat.

[AmericanBoatClub]

Kurt, as a charter ABCNH member, I humbly submit a request for another bow rider. Also like the deck boat suggestion! Good call on the fishing boat.

We got you covered for the start of this season, we added a brand new 210 SLX with a wakeboard arch. It is an incredible boat, you may have seen it at a boat show, or in the SeaRay brochures.

We also added the ability to make reservations from your smart phone!