Hi All- I am looking to purchase my first boat and have narrowed it down to a few and am looking for some advice. It is my wife and I and our three kids, ages 6, 4 and 1. We will use it on lakes and mostly for cruising, tubing and possibly skiing. I am not mechanically inclined so I am not looking for a project. We will sometimes have friends with us, but no more than 4 adults total and 5 or 6 kids total (with some of the kids being under 3 years old). I know this might be a little tight on space which is the reason I am considering the 24’ Four Winns. Below are the three boats I am considering. Any feedback on them or on the prices is greatly appreciated!!
2007 Chaparral 210 SSI with 350 hours on a Volvo penta 270hp. Price 23k
2005 Monterey 214FS with 200 hours on a 5.0 Mercruiser 220 hp, Price 19k
2003 Four Winns Horizon with 450 hours on a 5.7 Volvo penta V8. Price 20k
The Monterey looks like it’s in great condition and possibly has a little more space than the Chaparral but I can’t find a ton of info online about the 214fs and the NADA value is about 6k lower on the Monterey than the chaparral. Is Chaparral really that much of a better boat than the Monterey or am I missing something?
any info or feedback is appreciated!
thank you!
