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KiotiKowboy, how many are you, and will you be boating with teenagers or others who want to water ski, tube, wakeboard, etc? And is it a big lake with lots of shoreline to explore? And will you be cruising around with old folks who just like to tool around slowly? And is fishing important to you and yours, and does the lake near you have good fishing? And what is your target $? And finally, if you don't have a waterfront property, that makes a big difference.
Also, how much leisure time do you have to put the boat in the water and take it out each time? And don't forget the time needed to put up the convertible top at the end of the day or when it starts raining.
I, too, have boated for many years, and my needs have changed a LOT over time. We now own a cottage, and have a 22 1/2 ft. triple tube Premiere pontoon boat with a 175 HP Suzuki and a ski bar for water sports (so we can pull a slalom skier at over 30 mph if we wish). With the triple tube and big motor and ski bar, we get the best of both worlds, but let me tell you it was not cheap! Note as well that,, if we had no cottage I would never own such a boat, and we need AT LEAST our Honda Pilot or F150 to tow it.
A big advantage you have is (free) indoor storage, which we do not. This makes ownership a lot easier, and also reduces convertible top time and sun damage from UV rays.
A few thoughts for you, and happy to send along more after I hear more about your situation.
Also, how much leisure time do you have to put the boat in the water and take it out each time? And don't forget the time needed to put up the convertible top at the end of the day or when it starts raining.
I, too, have boated for many years, and my needs have changed a LOT over time. We now own a cottage, and have a 22 1/2 ft. triple tube Premiere pontoon boat with a 175 HP Suzuki and a ski bar for water sports (so we can pull a slalom skier at over 30 mph if we wish). With the triple tube and big motor and ski bar, we get the best of both worlds, but let me tell you it was not cheap! Note as well that,, if we had no cottage I would never own such a boat, and we need AT LEAST our Honda Pilot or F150 to tow it.
A big advantage you have is (free) indoor storage, which we do not. This makes ownership a lot easier, and also reduces convertible top time and sun damage from UV rays.
A few thoughts for you, and happy to send along more after I hear more about your situation.
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