Re: Should I buy a 2007 Doral 190? Parts Available etc??
i went through a similar decision making process last year and ended up buying a Doral Elegante.
In the last year, I've studied the boat and look in every crevice i could, just because I like to understand how things work, where they are, and why it was designed that way. I must say, my Doral is a very well built boat and they didn't skimp on anything.
If you are referring to maintenance parts, like engines and drives, they aren't Doral specific so there are no problems there. Accessory stuff like hot water heater, lights, fridges, galley, gauges, and head stuff aren't Doral either.
things you're not going to find are dash replacement panels or acrylic cup holders or used parts like a Sea Ray/Bayliner.
At least on the Elegante, since it is a quality built boat, some little things can be more complicated and expensive to replace. for instance, instead of the typical big knob battery switches, my Doral uses an electronic remotely operated switch so the heavy gauge wire run is shorter and more efficient. After doing some research, i have found the manufacturer and downloaded the manual. If i need to replace, it won't be as cheap or easy to find like a standard switch.
Another example is the transom shower. Sure, just a transom shower, but instead of the plastic common dual knob hot and cold valves, mine is a metal one knob mixer valve.
Even the little magnetic transom door catch is stainless, looks nice and elegant, and cost over 50 bucks to replace, although I got a free replacement from the manufacturer.
I don't need to mention the obvious stuff like deck hardware, upholstery...
For me, I appreciate the quality and effort put into the little things and absolutely love my Doral. We may be going larger and Doral is on top of our list.
