Choices for my first boat

[gooseblitz]

OK fellas what do you think. I looked at the first of 3 boats today.
I have it narrowed down to these 3.

1995 Chris Craft 18' Concept with the 5.0 Mercruiser (very nice shape)
1996 Regal 20' bow rider with Volvo IO V8 (low Miles)
1995 Crownline 190BR the had a new motor installed in 05.

what do you guys think? Assuming they are all in good condition and which woudl you guys lean to.

 

[erlindbl]

Re: Choices for my first boat

You probably need to list more info for an informed choice.... Are they all the same price..... I will just say, I like the 5.0 Mercruiser on the Chris Craft 18 foot hull. It should have plenty of power to do whatever you want. Get any of them checked out by a boat mechanic before you buy.

I would stay away from the Crownline. I would be asking the question of why it needed a new engine. Leads me to believe it wasn't taken care of...

 

[marine4003]

Re: Choices for my first boat

Regal...then Crownline and i'm putting C.C. last because the Concept wasn't the best boat C.C. put out there, actually Crownline is probabley the best choice, cause of the new motor, figure the boat was used alot ...motor was close to 60-100 hours a year...10 years (1995 - 2005) anywhere from 600 to 1000 hours...it was time for a rebuild anyway,So..with the new motor...Crownline makes a dam fine boat.....CROWNLINE !!!