Looking for input

[Phantom]

I am looking to buy a new runabout boat, likely to be around 19'. It will be used primarily for cruising around the small lake I live on and for skiing. I am leaning towards a Crown Line or Caravelle. I was originally looking at a Tahoe but the resale value doesn't seem to hold up. Is Crown Line a good brand to go with for quality and resale? I would like to stay under $20K. Also for a 19' boat is the 4.3L V6 sufficient or do I need to go to a 5.0L V8?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Navigator]

Re: Looking for input

Phantom,<br />Sorry, but I'm not knowledgeable about the boat brands you're looking at. But I would definitely go for the 5.0 liter engine over the V6. 19 ft is a lot of boat to push around and if you want to do some skiing you'll appreciate the extra power. You'd be working the V6 to death if not.<br /><br />The few extra bills for the v8 would more than pay for the frustration if you got the V6 and realized that it was underpowered.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Nav

 

[runrrob]

Re: Looking for input

I would stay away from Crownline. Their Customer Service is not good at all. I don't think they know what Customer Service is.