Help Picking 5th Boat

AmericanBoatClub · 06-03-2011, 01:28 PM

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 · 06-03-2011, 01:35 PM

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

NHBUOY · 06-03-2011, 05:00 PM

...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...

...take a look at the Crownlines...back on topic...

...

AmericanBoatClub · 06-03-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 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...

...take a look at the Crownlines...back on topic...

...

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 · 06-03-2011, 06:20 PM

...wrong Kurt..lol..

...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...

meredith weekender · 06-03-2011, 08:42 PM

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

Go Little Green!!!!!!!!

EllyPoinster · 06-05-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AmericanBoatClub

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 · 06-05-2011, 08:05 PM

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 · 06-06-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Winniboater81

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 · 06-06-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

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.

Knomad · 06-06-2011, 05:49 PM

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

AmericanBoatClub · 06-06-2011, 07:00 PM

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 · 06-07-2011, 08:29 AM

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 · 06-07-2011, 08:43 AM

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

SIKSUKR · 06-07-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by EllyPoinster

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.

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-07-2011, 10:31 AM

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

Winniboater81 · 06-07-2011, 10:48 AM

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 · 06-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Have owned a 240SD and a 30 Sunadancer:

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 · 06-17-2011, 03:51 PM

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 · 06-21-2011, 09:11 PM

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 · 04-27-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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!

06-03-2011, 01:28 PM	#1
AmericanBoatClub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia Wiers Beach Posts: 76 Thanks: 21 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Help Picking 5th Boat 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

06-03-2011, 01:35 PM	#2
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Never owned one but I like what your looking at.I would have interest with a boat like that in your fleet. __________________ SIKSUKR

06-03-2011, 05:00 PM	#3
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	...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......take a look at the Crownlines...back on topic......

06-03-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	...wrong Kurt..lol.....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...

06-05-2011, 08:05 PM	#8
Winniboater81 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Sea Ray 240 Sundeck 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!!!!!!

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06-03-2011, 08:42 PM	#6
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	Take a serious look at the Crownline 270br. It's our 5th boat and our favorite. Go Little Green!!!!!!!!

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06-06-2011, 05:49 PM	#11
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	I would also consider the Four Winns H260 or a H240 as a comparable alternative.

06-06-2011, 07:00 PM	#12
AmericanBoatClub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia Wiers Beach Posts: 76 Thanks: 21 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks 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? __________________ https://www.akwamarina.com/american-boat-club

06-07-2011, 08:29 AM	#13
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	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! __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

06-07-2011, 08:43 AM	#14
cowisl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cow Island Posts: 168 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Give Bill at Shep Browns a call. he has nice formula and Monterey for sale...603 279-4573

06-07-2011, 10:31 AM	#16
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I also went to McKelvie and West. I believe my 8TH class was the first one to graduate from McKelvie.

06-07-2011, 10:48 AM	#17
Winniboater81 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	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.

06-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#18
FormulaBRW Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester/ Laconia Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	How about a Formula in the mix Have owned a 240SD and a 30 Sunadancer: 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

06-17-2011, 03:51 PM	#19
AmericanBoatClub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia Wiers Beach Posts: 76 Thanks: 21 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	thanks 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 __________________ https://www.akwamarina.com/american-boat-club

06-21-2011, 09:11 PM	#20
Hubbard Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	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.

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