onewhippedpuppy
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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I've found two more boats that I'm interested in, and again looking for feedback. Par for the course, they are both about 4 hours from me.......in different directions.
2006 Monterey 234 FS - Volvo 280 HP 5.7Gi with DP drive, 165 hours, matching trailer, bimini top, snap on mooring and full storage cover, head compartment, one owner, full service records, looks to be very well taken care of.
2005 Chaparral 236 SSI - Merc 260 HP 5.0MPI with Bravo 3 dual prop drive, 296 hours, matching trailer, bimini top, snap on mooring and full storage cover, one owner, looks to be very well taken care of.
So both are one owner boats that by the pictures and descriptions look to be in excellent condition and well maintained. Both are nearly the same price. While I like the large head compartment, bigger Volvo engine, and low hours of the Monterey, I'm leaning towards the Chaparral for its slightly bigger size, better seating configuration, and reputation for high quality construction. It's also a dead sexy looking boat, which is always a factor.
Primary use is tubing with kids 3/6/9, lots of swimming, and hopefully some wakeboarding this year with my 9 year old. So which would you prefer, and why?
2006 Monterey 234 FS - Volvo 280 HP 5.7Gi with DP drive, 165 hours, matching trailer, bimini top, snap on mooring and full storage cover, head compartment, one owner, full service records, looks to be very well taken care of.
2005 Chaparral 236 SSI - Merc 260 HP 5.0MPI with Bravo 3 dual prop drive, 296 hours, matching trailer, bimini top, snap on mooring and full storage cover, one owner, looks to be very well taken care of.
So both are one owner boats that by the pictures and descriptions look to be in excellent condition and well maintained. Both are nearly the same price. While I like the large head compartment, bigger Volvo engine, and low hours of the Monterey, I'm leaning towards the Chaparral for its slightly bigger size, better seating configuration, and reputation for high quality construction. It's also a dead sexy looking boat, which is always a factor.
Primary use is tubing with kids 3/6/9, lots of swimming, and hopefully some wakeboarding this year with my 9 year old. So which would you prefer, and why?
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