looking for a new toy

[Tommy1005]

I am looking for a new toy. It needs to be 20-25 feet long and preferable a v-bottom with a stern-drive, Bravo One or better. I would also like it to be an open-bow, but closed bows are not out of the question. 60 mph would be nice so I can beat my dad's boat :-). Oh, and it has to be under $25,000. If anyone has any ideas on a boat that would fit my needs I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your help.
Tommy

[Tommy1005]

I almost forgot EFI would be nice as well.

[Keith E. Sayre]

OK--I got it several times over! except the open bow part---oooops!
(1) 1995 24' Saber Marine Offshore cuddy, they're from Michigan, the boat
looks new, 85+ mph on 92 octane, 6 hours on new engine from Showtime
Marine, 441 inch Small block Nascar style aluminum heads, CMI's, MSD,
JE, Carillo, Holley, dual ram hydraulic steering, 85 total hours on boat! It looks new and it's a sleeper.
Very reliable turnkey, no blowers, no turbos, just great heads and 9.0 to 1
compression! Built Imco drive, this boat rocks. No scratches. Asking $30,000. White boat with a couple red stripes.
(2) 1994 Nordic 23' Venture cuddy, Merc 454 Bravo 1, 70 + mph, very very
clean and neat. Nice boat. Always indoors, Asking $26,000.
(3) 1996 Baja 26' cuddy, Merc 454 Bravo 1, 62-65 mph, loaded with everything, this is a big boat in great shape also, asking $30,000.
(4) 1995 Howard 22' Offshore open bow, Merc 502 Mag Bravo 1 70 mph,
fantastic condition, like new,great rough water boat. Asking $35,000
(5) Eliminator 21' 1991 open bow, Merc 350 Mag Alpha 1, 60 mph on a good
day but spotless condition, asking $21,000.
(6) 1993 Advantage 20.5 closed bow that looks new, 62 mph with Merc 2.5L
200 HP EFI outboard, boat is mint inside and out asking $14,000.
(7) 1999 Lavey 21' cuddy, low hours on boat, new 6.2L 320HP Merc motor
this past year with 20 hours on it with Bravo 1, great rough water boat, nice
condition, I'm guessing 60+ mph? Asking $30,000.
Call for info and photos on any boats.
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats
Lake Havasu City
928-680-1400

[MOBrien]

Tommy-
Keith's got a pretty good list for ya.......I'd suck it up and go with the Howard 22 offshore if I was you. Howard's 22's are bad ass! Almost bought one myself. :wink:
good luck.

[powerplay230]

Tommy,
Since I want a new toy also and haven't seen anyone list what you asked for..
How about an older Powerplay 23' with 502/Bravo1?
Runs great but looking at a 30' Velocity or.....
Rick

[mirage257]

2001 Mirage 217 Intruder with 45hours on it, 454MPI, Bravo1, Tabs, Heater, CD, Closed cooling, 2001 DHM trailer and a warranty until 2006 plus it does 68mph in the chop. Never in salt and always garaged!
I will take $32,500.00 until spring then it goes up to 36K. It books out for 39K Just purchased a larger boat. Call if interested I can give more pics and info 206 947 2028

[ECeptor]

Here's a lower cost option for you. Will put you into the boat you want and leave about $10 large in your pocket!
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/9/1/75941391.htm

[vee robb]

I know Oregon is a long way from Texas, but this may interest you:
1996 Avanti Powerboats Offshore 22 (it's a true 22' boat)/Tandem trailer.
468 CI big block Chevy (aprox 50 hrs on engine) built by Larry's Engine and Marine in Tucson, Az.
450+ HP on the dyno before installing brand new custom Lightning Headers in July of this year.
Brovo I drive with dual hydraulic steering stabilizers (Drew Marine sidewinders), nose cone, and drive shower.
Kiekhaefer K-Planes with mechanical indicators (drive also).
Big ass stereo system with cd/changer, 15" sub woofer.
Mcleod power drop out bolsters.
Full gauges (tach/speedo/oil press/water temp/oil temp/volts/air-fuel ratio).
Zero effort Kiekhaefer throttles.
Boat runs true 75+ mph at 2000 ft elevation with 28p labbed 4 blade stainless prop (in perfect condition).
Boat high Books on NADA for $45k/Low Book is $39K.
Price: $26,900
I am motivated to sell this boat, if anyone is interested please call Robb at: 541-660-4271 or email me at: robbp96@hotmail.com

[vee robb]

I know Oregon is a long way from Texas, but this may interest you:
1996 Avanti Powerboats Offshore 22 (it's a true 22' boat)/Tandem trailer.
468 CI big block Chevy (aprox 50 hrs on engine) built by Larry's Engine and Marine in Tucson, Az.
450+ HP on the dyno before installing brand new custom Lightning Headers in July of this year.
Brovo I drive with dual hydraulic steering stabilizers (Drew Marine sidewinders), nose cone, and drive shower.
Kiekhaefer K-Planes with mechanical indicators (drive also).
Big ass stereo system with cd/changer, 15" sub woofer.
Mcleod power drop out bolsters.
Full gauges (tach/speedo/oil press/water temp/oil temp/volts/air-fuel ratio).
Zero effort Kiekhaefer throttles.
Boat runs true 75+ mph at 2000 ft elevation with 28p labbed 4 blade stainless prop (in perfect condition).
Boat high Book value on NADA is $45k/Low Book is $39K.
Price: $26,900
I am motivated to sell this boat, if anyone is interested please call Robb at: 541-660-4271 or email me at: robbp96@hotmail.com

[switchin'addiction]

Tommy these guys have provided some damn fine boats for you to pick from. Hell, a few of them even got my interest.