Thanks everyone for all the info, both pro and con. As a Lavey owner I am very prejudiced but cost plays a big factor here. The 29 Cobra with the Ilmore pkg is over 120K so that may end his trip to Cobra. He may end up going used, but that is his call.
Thanks again.
If cost is playing a factor buy used and get better.....
Didnt you say it was his first boat...
maybe he should down size for his first boat