New boat thoughts ???

Doobs41378 · 08-04-2017, 02:04 PM

http://www.searay.com/page.aspx/page...DX-220-OB.aspx

Biggd · 08-04-2017, 02:06 PM

This is the kind of thread I enjoy. You get to spend someone else's money on the boat of your dreams.

Doobs41378 · 08-04-2017, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

This is the kind of thread I enjoy. You get to spend someone else's money on the boat of your dreams.

Oh well then let me change my link to a 29 footer

ursa minor · 08-04-2017, 03:21 PM

Melvin Village Marina carries Robalo, they have a nice looking 21 or 22 foot "dual console" model that is outboard powered. I think Key West (Shep Browns) has a similar size dual console as well. If I'm spending someone else's money, how about a 23 foot Rossiter? I've seen a couple on the lake, verrry nice looking modern take on a small Bertram (in my opinion). The Rossiters are not bow riders though...

bigdog · 08-04-2017, 04:01 PM

WOW 14 responses, and I started initial Thread at noon, I love this Forum !

Didn't mention my current boat, an 18' Angler Center console. with Evinrude outboard. I love it, the wife not too thrilled !

Hey, go ahead and spend my money, I just bought the Bahre estate.... NOT !!!!

Not interested in a Deck boat, not a fan of them for several reasons, mainly how they ride. The Bow on these type boats are generally wider than a normal bowrider, and IMHO not a good choice for Winnie conditions.
Would be great on Winnisquam or smaller lakes !

Thanks everyone, for your feedback, keep the suggestions coming.

BigDog

donmac · 08-04-2017, 04:38 PM

Checkout the new Robalo R222EX. As others have said, they are built well and have a nice deep hull.

We came real close to buying one a month or so ago, but I let my wife convince me to keep our more comfortable to hang out in, but rougher riding, Four Winns.

I settled for replacing the 2 stroke Evinrude on my Ranger center console with a new Mercury four stroke - but was originally leaning toward replacing BOTH boats with a single Robalo.

winnipiseogee · 08-04-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ursa minor

how about a 23 foot Rossiter? I've seen a couple on the lake, verrry nice looking modern take on a small Bertram (in my opinion). The Rossiters are not bow riders though...

I want the new 20 foot Rossiter Coastal Cruiser in the worst possible way but fortunately the wait list is about a year and it keeps me from buying something I really shouldn't!

I have a hurricane right now and although its great for passengers it sucks for the captain. You sit very low and if anyone is in the bow its really reduces visibility. Also the captains chair is the worst seat & placement I have ever had on a boat.

Hillcountry · 08-04-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by winnipiseogee

I want the new 20 foot Rossiter Coastal Cruiser in the worst possible way but fortunately the wait list is about a year and it keeps me from buying something I really shouldn't!

I have a hurricane right now and although its great for passengers it sucks for the captain. You sit very low and if anyone is in the bow its really reduces visibility. Also the captains chair is the worst seat & placement I have ever had on a boat.

I googled the Rossiter boats...nice looking and they remind me of the old ocean going thompsons and other lapstrake boats that were used for bass fishing...(striped bass, that is)

ursa minor · 08-04-2017, 09:17 PM

Full disclosure; I'm probably a boat dealers worst nightmare. The big boat is 29 years old, the fun boat is 28 (2012 outboard though). Both could still pass for nearly new condition. They each fit their roles well and the cost to replace either is (to me anyway) quite horrifying. A well made boat with good care will go a long time here in fresh water paradise, don't discount a good condition older boat that's always been here on the New Hampshire lakes.

codeman671 · 08-05-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by winnipiseogee

I want the new 20 foot Rossiter Coastal Cruiser in the worst possible way but fortunately the wait list is about a year and it keeps me from buying something I really shouldn't!

I have a hurricane right now and although its great for passengers it sucks for the captain. You sit very low and if anyone is in the bow its really reduces visibility. Also the captains chair is the worst seat & placement I have ever had on a boat.

Great looking boat, do you know what the 20 coastal goes for?

winnipiseogee · 08-05-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Great looking boat, do you know what the 20 coastal goes for?

High $60s....

08-04-2017, 03:21 PM	#4
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	Melvin Village Marina carries Robalo, they have a nice looking 21 or 22 foot "dual console" model that is outboard powered. I think Key West (Shep Browns) has a similar size dual console as well. If I'm spending someone else's money, how about a 23 foot Rossiter? I've seen a couple on the lake, verrry nice looking modern take on a small Bertram (in my opinion). The Rossiters are not bow riders though... __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

08-04-2017, 04:38 PM	#6
donmac Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 47 Thanks: 17 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Checkout the new Robalo R222EX. As others have said, they are built well and have a nice deep hull. We came real close to buying one a month or so ago, but I let my wife convince me to keep our more comfortable to hang out in, but rougher riding, Four Winns. I settled for replacing the 2 stroke Evinrude on my Ranger center console with a new Mercury four stroke - but was originally leaning toward replacing BOTH boats with a single Robalo. __________________ 'Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING— absolute nothing— half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.'

08-04-2017, 09:17 PM	#9
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	Full disclosure; I'm probably a boat dealers worst nightmare. The big boat is 29 years old, the fun boat is 28 (2012 outboard though). Both could still pass for nearly new condition. They each fit their roles well and the cost to replace either is (to me anyway) quite horrifying. A well made boat with good care will go a long time here in fresh water paradise, don't discount a good condition older boat that's always been here on the New Hampshire lakes. __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

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bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 122 Times in 97 Posts	WOW 14 responses, and I started initial Thread at noon, I love this Forum ! Didn't mention my current boat, an 18' Angler Center console. with Evinrude outboard. I love it, the wife not too thrilled ! Hey, go ahead and spend my money, I just bought the Bahre estate.... NOT !!!! Not interested in a Deck boat, not a fan of them for several reasons, mainly how they ride. The Bow on these type boats are generally wider than a normal bowrider, and IMHO not a good choice for Winnie conditions. Would be great on Winnisquam or smaller lakes ! Thanks everyone, for your feedback, keep the suggestions coming. BigDog