need help with brand of boat

[haleyhat]

new to the site so hope i am posting in correct spot. am looking to get back into boating but can't seem to find what i am looking for. i am looking for a kind of a cross between a runabout and a deck boat.i want the open layout of a deck boat but i want a seat next to the drivers seat like in a runabout. looking for 21 to 24ft. want at least a 350 mag that will run 55+ mile per hour.don't like to sit behind a windshield all day so i would like maybe a little plexaglass shield for each side, one for the driver and one for my honey. after reading this maybe i am to picky but that is what i am looking for. hope someone can help me. if you know of a boat or a manufacture i would really appreciale it.thanks

 

[sickwilly]

Re: need help with brand of boat

the Stingray 220 DR meets most of your requirements, except the windshield:

http://www.stingrayboats.com/products/models07/models.php?model=220DR

The do have a more sporty, smaller tinted windshield on other models, perhaps they could custom order one for you.

I just own one (different model) and am not a dealer, so I can't say for sure.

 

[45Auto]

Re: need help with brand of boat

Not really sure what you're looking for in the windshield department, but several manufacturers make "runabout deckboats" - like a cross between a runabout and a deckboat - these days. These Crownlines are nice.

http://www.crownline.com/models/models.php?model=220_ex

They call it a deckboat, but it looks like a runabout in the showroom!

 

[sickwilly]

Re: need help with brand of boat

and from what I understand, its a very popular new boat "type" -- so you should see more options.

This is what I thought of when he mentioned the windshield:

http://www.stingrayboats.com/products/models07/models.php?model=230SX

 

[KCook]

Re: need help with brand of boat

That twin windscreen type is becoming rare. But Kayot and Nauticstar still offer it -

http://www.kayot.com/v220i.aspx

http://www.nauticstarboats.com/images/deck/205/2007_205_deck_overhead.jpg

Kelly Cook

 

[BCK]

Re: need help with brand of boat

If your looking for a new boat, read this...
http://www.prolineboatssafetyalert.com/

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: need help with brand of boat

take a look at the new bayliners. http://www.bayliner.com/brochure.asp?modelid=78824&year=2007&reqtype=1,11,9,23