Re: what do you think of this boat....
hadvisor,<br /><br />I have a nearly identical boat (25ft cruising version). Can be a little tricky to drive, prone to bow steer. Doesn't handle real good around the dock. Reverse is a general direction and slow to respond. Take a look at the size of the trim tabs on the transom, they are somewhat oversized, for a reason. Upside, built like a tank. Nice materials of construction and great fit and finish. Factory support in Occonto Wisconsin in second to none. Snap in carpet is great and the engine compartment is oversprayed to a smooth finish so you should be able to see any oil leaks and the like. Easy to clean and track leaks. Gel coat is great and can be brought to life in needed with sandpaper, 180grit. The 5.7 should push you over 50mph and provide at least reasonable mileage. The transom is like 2-3 inches thick and solid, the swim platform is set high with no vents so she bangs with anything over 1ft from the stern. Stringers up front are like glassed 4x4's making it a nice stiff boat. She runs real level even with an unbalanced load. The compass can be hard to see from most angles. Cuts through waves like a knife but can roll badly in a beam sea. <br /><br />Would I buy it again, absolutely. I love mine.
