Entry level boat

[titanfan]

This may be an old question, and if it has been answered, please link me to the thread. I have been looking at the Glastron as an entry level boat, the 205 to be exact. I have an uncle that bought a Rinker as an entry level nearly 13 years ago and it looks and runs great. I bring that up because I am thinking that most any boat when properly maintained and treated with respect (not abused on the water), as well as stored indoors, shold last a long time. I am considering the Glatron 205 because of the weight and price for a 20' boat.

What are the opinions and thoughts on this boat as an entry level? Is there something else out there that is better? I had great feedback in the "towing" section and look forward to the opinions on this. Thanks in advance.

 

[IVAZ]

Re: Entry level boat

As you said yourself, proper care is the key. I would not consider them a Cobalt but to me it looks like a nice boat.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Entry level boat

assume new, hope minimum power is 4.3 EFI any boat is a good boat today, it is the owner that makes them last.

 

[titanfan]

Re: Entry level boat

kind of what I was thinking. Thanks for the help

 

[redone4x4]

Re: Entry level boat

are you buying new or used? makes a big difference in my opinion. i wouldnt want a brand new boat for a first boat, but thats me. My dad bought a brand new one for our first boat, and it was okay. just stressful over the slightest scratch, vinyl tear, dock rash, etc. We were always worried about damaging something lol.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Re: Entry level boat

One important unknown in this thread is the experience level of the owner. The Glastron may be a good entry-level boat if you've got boating experience. If not, then I would strongly recommend getting a small, used boat and working your way up. It's much smarter to crash an inexpensive boat into the dock/other boats/your trailer than a newer or more expensive boat.