thinking about the ocean

[whiteworks]

I am having trouble finding enough time to get to the river as often as I would like. I am hearing the big blue calling my name. I'm thinking that something in the 30' range, twin outboards, closed deck, something you can spend a night or two on. I think that I would like to start with an older boat and re power it. what should I be looking for in an ocean style boat? I have never done any power boating on the ocean only sailing and cruisers, What is the learning curve of driving in swells? I want a boat that is designed for saltwater and going to be pretty low maintenance all things considered. For now lets just call this homework.

[MBlaster]

I am having trouble finding enough time to get to the river as often as I would like. I am hearing the big blue calling my name. I'm thinking that something in the 30' range, twin outboards, closed deck, something you can spend a night or two on. I think that I would like to start with an older boat and re power it. what should I be looking for in an ocean style boat? I have never done any power boating on the ocean only sailing and cruisers, What is the learning curve of driving in swells? I want a boat that is designed for saltwater and going to be pretty low maintenance all things considered. For now lets just call this homework.
Not many whacka powered ocean boats that you can overnight on. You need to think express cruiser. They can be single or multi engined, gas or diesel, 25-100+ft. Convertibles usually have a fly bridge and a cockpit. Sportfishers are a convertible set up to fish. The world of motoryachts is huge and expensive. None are low maintanence. If you want low maintanence stay out of the salt and keep the jetboat.

[Garrddogg]

Something like this?
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20718
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135256&highlight=bayliner+sale

[whiteworks]

I was thinking more like a scaled down much lower budget version of this
http://www.midnightboats.com/_media/client/37cabin/gallery01lg.jpg
http://www.midnightboats.com/_media/client/37cabin/gallery04lg.jpg

[76ANTHONY]

dammmmm, nice boats, look comfortable:D

[mbrown2]

Look at the new Closed Deck 30' Concept.
http://www.conceptboats.com/Concept2007/Portals/0/30SportDeck1.jpg
http://www.conceptboats.com/Concept2007/BoatModels/SportDeck/tabid/124/Default.aspx
Or the 30 Center Console with a little sleep area up front...
http://www.conceptboats.com/Concept2007/Portals/0/30Sport3.jpg
http://www.conceptboats.com/Concept2007/BoatModels/SportBoats/30PFSPORTBOAT/tabid/63/Default.aspx

[whiteworks]

yeah those concepts are bot really nice. now back to the budget issue. I figure around 40k for a set of wackers and ? for an older hull. I actually would not mind somthing that needs some TLC what are some old bullet proof hull options?

[mbrown2]

yeah those concepts are bot really nice. now back to the budget issue. I figure around 40k for a set of wackers and ? for an older hull. I actually would not mind somthing that needs some TLC what are some old bullet proof hull options?
I would think an old Scarab or Fountain Center console...

[DMOORE]

I would think an old Scarab or Fountain Center console...
+1. They have been making them for years. May be the best choices for a nice older boat.
Darrell.

[MBlaster]

yeah those concepts are bot really nice. now back to the budget issue. I figure around 40k for a set of wackers and ? for an older hull. I actually would not mind somthing that needs some TLC what are some old bullet proof hull options?
OK. I had a friend who sold his older scarab center console open cockpit with 2 whacka's. It had to be 26+feet. No sleeping area though. It did haul ass. He used to run from cabrillo to avalon muy pronto. It sold for around 25K

[zudnic]

Boston Whaler my 22 Cuddy could go out in pretty much any small craft advisory and they are low maintance. Ugly but tough......
Sample of 27ft.

[wsuwrhr]

This post is a few weeks too late.
A good buddy of mine just gave away a twin HP502 38' Scarab.
I loved that boat.
Brian

[whiteworks]

This post is a few weeks too late.
A good buddy of mine just gave away a twin HP502 38' Scarab.
I loved that boat.
Brian
as in free or at a great price?

[dumbandyoung]

No launch lines, no driving, casinos, all you can eat, drinks galore, night clubs and the list goes on.....
http://www.sealetter.com/artwork/cpride5.jpg

[RiverOtter]

why not one of these
http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/boats/fish/images/33SFC_mn.jpg
Of course you'd have to die your hair very black, buy and wear cheezy warm up suits, get a huge gold nugget chain and bracelet, and start attending orgies :D

[ParkerRat]

How bout a Formula? I've got an 88 with twin Big block I/O's for sale. Not outboards but she's a great ocean boat. Built like a tank!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125520

[Windy]

No launch lines, no driving, casinos, all you can eat, drinks galore, night clubs and the list goes on.....
http://www.sealetter.com/artwork/cpride5.jpg
We'll be on this boat for the "Mexican Booze Cruise" fathers day weekend. :D

[whiteworks]

How bout a Formula? I've got an 88 with twin Big block I/O's for sale. Not outboards but she's a great ocean boat. Built like a tank!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125520
nice boat, this is a viable option.

[Jordy]

OK, found the perfect boat for ya!!! :D :D :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150389

[dumbandyoung]

We'll be on this boat for the "Mexican Booze Cruise" fathers day weekend. :D
Was on this boat (The Pride) a few years ago for the 7day Mexican Rivera. Great Time!

[H20 Toie]

a friend of mine is going to sell this it is a 2001 with twin motors shower two beds ac and all that other good stuff he wants $70k
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2573BOAT_013.jpg

[whiteworks]

OK, found the perfect boat for ya!!! :D :D :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150389
not this month:cry: :cry:

[whiteworks]

a friend of mine is going to sell this it is a 2001 with twin motors shower two beds ac and all that other good stuff he wants $70k
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2573BOAT_013.jpg
to much boat

[wsuwrhr]

as in free or at a great price?
Practically, yes.
A twin 502HP powered mid 80's-early 90's Scarab that has original gel and interior, straight out of Miami Vice. It won the Ski-race to Catalina 1 year. Nice boat needing cabin interior and TLC.
Unfortunately not worth a shit nowadays with $3.50/gallon gas on land and $5/gallon gas on the water.
Awesome boat.
I could have easily bought it if I wanted it.
I have personally ruined a $500 bill gassing it up 2 seasons ago, my wife about died when I showed her the receipts.
Brian

[XtrmWakeborder]

pm scarab30, he was looking for a trade....

[BajaMike]

OK, found the perfect boat for ya!!! :D :D :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150389
I love that boat.....
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23Pleasant_010-med.jpg
Any better pictures???