Last month I vented I couldn't figure out what to buy/ do: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/cant-figure-out-what-to-buy.764778/#post-5845126
Fortunately I think I lucked out and am quite happy since.
Found a 2012 Chaparral 246 for sale about 30 miles away. Guy had it in KY and kept it in a garage near a lake, he lived 2 hours away so boat was rarely used but stored indoors. He brought it to NJ but still didn't use it enough. 135 hours. Freshwater use only. After checking it out and the condition, I knew I had to buy it!
Not an ounce of fade/ dock rash, Bravo 3 in excellent condition, 350 MAG purrs beautiful, interior is spotless and he had a handful of maintenance receipts.
The trailer is equally nice and had new tires.
Got it for $2K less than we sold the 2014 Sundeck 220 so the difference more than covered the taxes + reg to upgrade.
So far- we are VERY happy with this choice. We had 9 total on board yesterday and still had no problem accelerating, plains out with minimal bow rise, handles waves no problem, seems to have a well thought out design and quality construction. It's got a good heavy feel to it.
Overall I'm as in-love as could be and it's not often I say that.
Fortunately I think I lucked out and am quite happy since.
Found a 2012 Chaparral 246 for sale about 30 miles away. Guy had it in KY and kept it in a garage near a lake, he lived 2 hours away so boat was rarely used but stored indoors. He brought it to NJ but still didn't use it enough. 135 hours. Freshwater use only. After checking it out and the condition, I knew I had to buy it!
Not an ounce of fade/ dock rash, Bravo 3 in excellent condition, 350 MAG purrs beautiful, interior is spotless and he had a handful of maintenance receipts.
The trailer is equally nice and had new tires.
Got it for $2K less than we sold the 2014 Sundeck 220 so the difference more than covered the taxes + reg to upgrade.
So far- we are VERY happy with this choice. We had 9 total on board yesterday and still had no problem accelerating, plains out with minimal bow rise, handles waves no problem, seems to have a well thought out design and quality construction. It's got a good heavy feel to it.
Overall I'm as in-love as could be and it's not often I say that.
I assume the 350 MAG is standard exhaust (No CATs)?