We have located 2 potential boats for our family of 4 in New Brunswick, Canada. The river we boat on is large and it is not uncommon to have 1-2' of chop. The 2 potential boats are:
1) 2000 Four Winns 235 Sundowner stainless steel dual prop, 5.7 liter(350 cc) 280 hp with volvo penta lower unit, trim tabs, bimini, mooring cover
2) 1998 Crownline 225ccr with 5.7 L EFI mercruiser engine, Bravo drive and SS prop., mooring cover
Both boats appear to be in good shape based on pictures, with the Sundowner being in almost perfect condition. Both used in fresh water.
The issue is that the Sundowner is located approximately 6 hrs away and I would also need to go through the headache of importing from US into Canada. The Crownline is only a 2 hour drive and located in New Brunswick. The Crownline is approximately $2000 cheaper. Are the boats comparable in performance? Is it worth the extra effort and $$ to potentially pick up the Sundowner? I think the volvo duo prop would be nice, but have never owned one. Our current coat is a 1990 21' larson cuddy with an alpha 1 - we get beat up pretty bad when the wind comes up, which is why I am looking for something that is a little smoother riding.
1) 2000 Four Winns 235 Sundowner stainless steel dual prop, 5.7 liter(350 cc) 280 hp with volvo penta lower unit, trim tabs, bimini, mooring cover
2) 1998 Crownline 225ccr with 5.7 L EFI mercruiser engine, Bravo drive and SS prop., mooring cover
Both boats appear to be in good shape based on pictures, with the Sundowner being in almost perfect condition. Both used in fresh water.
The issue is that the Sundowner is located approximately 6 hrs away and I would also need to go through the headache of importing from US into Canada. The Crownline is only a 2 hour drive and located in New Brunswick. The Crownline is approximately $2000 cheaper. Are the boats comparable in performance? Is it worth the extra effort and $$ to potentially pick up the Sundowner? I think the volvo duo prop would be nice, but have never owned one. Our current coat is a 1990 21' larson cuddy with an alpha 1 - we get beat up pretty bad when the wind comes up, which is why I am looking for something that is a little smoother riding.