New Boats

[RiskyinElsinore]

Looking to buy a new boat 23' to 25' Open Bow what are some good pics After Shock,Commander,Renegade? Need some ideas and engine pics is the 496 bravo goiung to be a good runnig engine or is there something else out there.

[Ronnie]

I love my Concord. It is a little under powered but I am building a new motor. I would go for the 502. Ronnie

[CMABadseed]

Ultra's 237xs (i think that's it) is a great boat with the 496. if you're looking for a V bottom.

[RiverToysJas]

Check out Lavey Craft! They are very near the 15/91 interchange.
The 21 runs right at 70 with a 496 and they are a smooth riding deep v hull!
RTJas
(Whoo-Hoo My first post in the I/O forum, as an I/O owner! wink )

[TCHB]

If you want top quality and boat that can handle rough lake water I would look at the Howard with a 496 HO or what ever engine package you can afford.

[nuboater]

check out the thread in ***boats:
99 laveycraft nuera for sale.

[rivercrazy]

In most respects, I think the 496 MAG HO is comparable to the old 502 MAG MPI. The horsepower and torque curves are slightly in favor of the new 496. The only weak spot on the 496 HO are the cast pistons. However, that shouldn't be too much of a concern in a normally aspirated application.
In the 23-25' category, I would take a close look at the Lavey 24, Shockwave 25, and Howard 25. I really like the 25 Shockwave! Very very well built and rigged with tons of interior room

[Steamin' Rice]

rivercrazy:
In the 23-25' category, I would take a close look at the Lavey 24, Shockwave 25, and Howard 25. I really like the 25 Shockwave! Very very well built and rigged with tons of interior room These are the boats that I would look at in the 23-25' size range. I would also add the Hallett 255....
The Shockwave probably has the most room out of any of these boats, but I'm guessing that the Howard may be the fastest...The best choice comes down to what your priorities are in a boat...

[Laveyman]

rivercrazy:
In the 23-25' category, I would take a close look at the Lavey 24, Shockwave 25, and Howard 25. I really like the 25 Shockwave! Very very well built and rigged with tons of interior room Yep! These would also be my top three. Guess my name gives away which one I'm partial to.

[powerplay230]

Does anyone know if Sonic is still in business? They had a really sweet looking 26 footer, think it was the Sonic 260. Looking for information on performance and build quality.
Thanks,
Rick