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Thread: Looking to buy towards the end of the year

  1. #1
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    Well,
    After being away from boating for about 3 years, my wife and I went to Havasu with friends for Memorial Weekend and we now have the fever (again). Our last boat was a Hallett 245, which we sold in 2002. We have since bought a toyhauler (2006 Weekend Warrior FSC3200) , quads and a lifted golf cart. The trailer has only been used ONCE and it looks like it is going bye, bye (any takers). Anyway, I am looking at spending around 80k and would like to get something in the 25' to 29' range. I'm not looking for outrageous speeds, just something with a Mag HO engine package. I have been looking at Shockwave, Hallett, Commander, Conquest, Nordic or Magic. Anyone have any contacts at any of the these companies that might be willing to work a deal for an end of the year build/purchase? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help and we hope see you you all real soon at the river.

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    I'm Sorry,,,
    Closed bow or Open Bow/Cuddy Cabin - V bottom.

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    Beer-30
    Look in the active thread about someone wanting a 28' V. Lots of info there. My only problem with the Nordics is the smaller passengers areas. Almost all of the others have noticeably larger helm / open bow areas. I am sure there is a reason, I'm not knocking it. It just didn't work for my needs. Hope it helps.
    BTW, post some pics of your trailer. My friends have a 27' Warrior that they are looking to sell to a friend and want a fifth wheel model. The 3200 is fifth, right?

  4. #4
    Beer-30
    Well,
    After being away from boating for about 3 years, my wife and I went to Havasu with friends for Memorial Weekend and we now have the fever (again). Our last boat was a Hallett 245, which we sold in 2002. We have since bought a toyhauler (2006 Weekend Warrior FSC3200) , quads and a lifted golf cart. The trailer has only been used ONCE and it looks like it is going bye, bye (any takers). Anyway, I am looking at spending around 80k and would like to get something in the 25' to 29' range. I'm not looking for outrageous speeds, just something with a Mag HO engine package. I have been looking at Shockwave, Hallett, Commander, Conquest, Nordic or Magic. Anyone have any contacts at any of the these companies that might be willing to work a deal for an end of the year build/purchase? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help and we hope see you you all real soon at the river.
    Also, look at SleekCraft/Magic's webpage at their "current inventory" There are some great deals to be had. NASHVILLEBOUND, here on the boards, just dropped off the "01 Ultra 24'7" XS, has a bitchen blue whippled motor, ext steering, tabs, all the goodies. I'm pretty sure it could be had for $55K.
    They have a 26' LaveyCraft NuEra there also. Don't know what they want for it. There are some great used deals out there.

  5. #5
    RiverDave
    Look in the active thread about someone wanting a 28' V. Lots of info there. My only problem with the Nordics is the smaller passengers areas. Almost all of the others have noticeably larger helm / open bow areas. I am sure there is a reason, I'm not knocking it. It just didn't work for my needs. Hope it helps.
    BTW, post some pics of your trailer. My friends have a 27' Warrior that they are looking to sell to a friend and want a fifth wheel model. The 3200 is fifth, right?
    Not to keep disagreeing with you.. But the Nordic's have a huge open bow. My 22' fits more people then most 25's - 28's!! I can fit 12 in the boat no problems.. 14 is kind of a squeeze, plus coolers etc..
    Case in point.
    http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...icture_099.jpg
    RD

  6. #6
    Beer-30
    My comparison is not about 22's vs. 28-30s. That's apples to oranges. For a 22, maybe you have the larger open bow area. Hell, I don't know.
    Park a 28 Heat and a 28 Eliminator side by side. Start measuring wall to wall and length of the open areas. I have never seen the mid-cuddy, so I can't speak for that. I have ridden in the passenger seat of a 28 Eagle XP and it seemed like my wife (on the rear bench) was in a different zip code.
    I saw a 28 Heat and the guy point out to me the difference in the passenger areas. There were five people in the driver / rear bench area, standing, and they were chest to chest / arm to arm (sometimes not a bad thing). That's all I was pointing out. I am sure the Nordics have more to offer than other boats in other ways. I'm NOT RUNNING THEM DOWN. It's just an observation, no disrespect intended.

  7. #7
    CrazyHippy
    not to take anything from nordic, or the others, but coming from a Hallett... :idea:
    BJH

  8. #8
    Steamin' Rice
    not to take anything from nordic, or the others, but coming from a Hallett... :idea:
    BJH
    I went from a Hallett to Shockwave and never regretted it.. There are a lot of good builders out here...

  9. #9
    C-2
    burtandnancy from this board has a 30' Hallett for sale in that price range. Clean azz boat and one of a kind I think. Do a search under his name.

  10. #10
    C-2
    I went from a Hallett to Shockwave and never regretted it.. There are a lot of good builders out here...
    Greg :hammer2: :hammer2: :hammer2: :hammer2:

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