Re: Are Sunbird boats any good?
bondo makes it sound like there is something wrong with entry level boats. like they are crap that can't get you out on the water. if that's a fact, the majority of the boating world is in error. sorry if i chose to spend my money elsewhere this time.<br /><br />my sunbird may not have the fit and finish of a gradywhite, robalo, intrepid, contender, or regulator. but it didn't cost me an arm and leg either. it performs it's function quite well. during the season i boat the chesapeake bay approx 3 times a week. i cruise and fish. the boat stays in the water all season.<br /><br />pros- i like the layout of the boat. nice size, self draining fish boxes up front with the standard cooler seat. i love the hardtop (add-on), and the console has adequate storage, with all the gauges i need. the cushion package is still in good shape. although i don't use it, the integrated baitwell works well. as i stated before, the boat runs well in chop. it is also a dry boat in most conditions, much better than any bowrider or deckboat i've been on. no rot or hull problems that i can detect.<br /><br />negatives- wiring is messy. although everything works, i had a hard time tracing lines when i made some upgrades to my electronics. i've had a light or two go out due to corroded connections, but they were easy fixes. wish the boat ran better in the real rough stuff, but i don't think many 20' cc do much better.<br /><br />they are my personal opinions based on a boat i own. good luck-