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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon May 14, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
firecadet613 wrote: From being on a Monty 302, there is quite a bit of storage space lacking in and around the galley when compared to a 318. Having young kids, having a bed made up full time and ready to go is a very nice feature. Making up the V-berth in the 268 for our son was a PITA after a while. Then you should have looked at a 322. A bed for each kid in the mid cabin, permanent V-berth, with more storage than in a 302 or even in a FW 328V. At $66K it would leave plenty of money for any "salty" repairs that will eventually rear it's ugly head. 2004 Monterey 322 or.... 2005 Monterey 322 ($74K) |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon May 14, 2012 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
I love the 322 aft cabin layout. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon May 14, 2012 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
aguyindallas wrote: I love the 322 aft cabin layout. Agree, I have not seen one like it in an express cruiser of this size. Perfect place for two young kids with their own TV and gaming system. Or two adult guests as well.  When we bought our 282, we were also looking at a 322, but it sold the afternoon we looked at it. Otherwise we would have bought it, and may even still own it. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon May 14, 2012 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
That '05 has droppee a bit in price. Good to have a backup plan. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon May 14, 2012 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
firecadet613 wrote: That '05 has droppee a bit in price. Good to have a backup plan. Yep, Plan "Z" is always advised. They dropped the price because I told them to.   Just for reference, Duke from BABC bought a 322 last season, traded in his 258 Vista for it. He has told me nothing but positive things about it. Him and his wife love it. He boats on Lake Erie . |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Mon May 14, 2012 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
I shot him a PM a whike back. As with any boat, I'm sure I'll have that feeling or not about the Lady within minutes if seeing her. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon May 14, 2012 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
firecadet613 wrote: As with any boat, I'm sure I'll have that feeling or not about the Lady within minutes if seeing her. Very True. Just don't let your emotions get the better of you. I know how badly you want a V318. Remember what we discussed as far as what it needs to make it a real beauty, and the costs's associated with that. Those $'s can add up real fast, and I know you want and deserve a boat that looks as good as it can for the money you have. If you have not seen a 322 in person, and the Lady does not work out, not sure how far Louisvilly KY, is from your house, but maybe worth a Saturday drive down with the wife to look at one. It's an older one, but layout is essentially the same, just different choices of interior materials. 1999 322 Or this 1998 322 in Chicago might be even closer. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue May 15, 2012 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
My My.... how things have changed from less than 2 months ago.  firecadet613 wrote: Still have my eyes on a 298 and 328 though...would love a 318 but the prices are still a few years away from what we want to pay on the used market. I bet he is signing on the line for the V318 as I type this............... |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Tue May 15, 2012 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
Cap'n Morgan wrote: My My.... how things have changed from less than 2 months ago. firecadet613 wrote: Still have my eyes on a 298 and 328 though...would love a 318 but the prices are still a few years away from what we want to pay on the used market. I bet he is signing on the line for the V318 as I type this............... Prices rise....prices fall.... |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue May 15, 2012 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
So did the Roman Empire 
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| Author: | SundayDinner [ Tue May 15, 2012 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
I think tomorrow (or today) is the day! Good luck with the visit. Keep us posted! |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed May 16, 2012 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
 Survey should be wrapping up any minute now......... |
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| Author: | jnizi [ Wed May 16, 2012 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
Heard things are going well but he did see a 2011 V335 w/ hardtop that caught his eye. Can't wait to hear if he pulled the trigger. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed May 16, 2012 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
He has not been able to sleep since he sold his 268, his fingers are raw from searching the web and typing "Four Winns 318 Vista", he would never be able to live with himself if he had stooped to the level of a Monterey, Regal or Sea Ray and finally, it's nearly 80 degrees here now, and he does not have the patience to wait for a better fit and miss out on prime boating weather. I'm not a betting man, but with all he has done so far with this "Salty Lady" I would bet the trigger has been pulled...... |
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| Author: | cougarcruiser [ Wed May 16, 2012 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrade for Firecadet...... |
Cap'n Morgan wrote: He has not been able to sleep since he sold his 268, his fingers are raw from searching the web and typing "Four Winns 318 Vista", he would never be able to live with himself if he had stooped to the level of a Monterey, Regal or Sea Ray and finally, it's nearly 80 degrees here now, and he does not have the patience to wait for a better fit and miss out on prime boating weather. I'm not a betting man, but with all he has done so far with this "Salty Lady" I would bet the trigger has been pulled...... Just wondering cap'n, but what's your beef with the 318? Its a pretty fantastic boat that has a great layout and amenities. For a 33' express, its one of the best in class? |
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