Re: Azure Vs. Sea Ray
Hi
I have a 2007 Azure 220 which is a sport deck boat. I have had it for a year and really like it, but it is one of the original Azure's which was made by Bennington, who build high end pontoon boats. The Azure line was built very similar to the Crownline, but for much cheaper. However, they sold the Azure line to Seafox (I think that is correct) in 2010 and apparently the worry was the quality will suffer, but I am not sure how it turned out.
I do fine that my Azure is very well built and beautiful gel coat and amenities. I seldom go out that I don't get a compliment on the boat. The sport deck hull is very stable does well in rough water, but it is very heavy for the size, so it is not a boat for a small lake or shallow water.
As for the SeaRay vs Azure, clearly SeaRay has the name recognition, but objective quality assessment of the two boats, I couldn't say. I would also have to second what the other poster said regarding this size boat for a new boater. These boats are very heavy and will require you to really be prepared before you take either of these out on the water. Do you plan to tow or dock it? If towing, you will need at least a 3/4 ton truck.
Good luck but be careful and prepare
