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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    Congratulations. I think you’ll really enjoy it no matter the cost. It has plenty of seating Space and storage and I prefer the higher sides. I had always heard how Stingray boats don’t do well in chop, but my 172 cuts right through it. I’m pleasantly surprised with the handling as well.
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    New to forum with a question...

    With your budget I might look at the Chapparal 21 SSI OB.
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    Thanks. I drove it on the highway to get it home. I also attach it to a Parkit-360 to get it into my garage (tight fit). It’s perfectly balanced.
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    My sales receipt (attached) only has the price of the hull, motor and trailer itemized and that's for tax purposes. All three items came out to $24.5K total. In NC I pay sales tax to the DOR on the hull and motor, but the DMV charges tax on the trailer. The NC DOR also lets me subtract what SC...
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    In search for a 17 ft deck boat

    I just bought a 172SC in February. I drove 3 hours to SC from NC and got one for $24.5K with the Yamaha 90HP VMAX SHO (w/5 year warranty), stainless steel, ski cage, bimini, battery switch, etc. They even customized my trailer so it would fit in my garage. At WOT mine does 36-38 MPH at 5200-5400...
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