Oh my lord, just found my favorite boat ever made

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:05 am

Monkey Business wrote:

I think the good Capt. is saying that the crossover style is not new for 2014. That design have been out for years.

Yes, exactly. Thank You

So here is a new for 2014 model you may have not seen yet. First boat like this ever from this builder.

ric · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:12 am

The used market is going to be really freaking awesome in 10 years

Jdpber · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:10 am

Cap'n Morgan wrote:

Monkey Business wrote:

I think the good Capt. is saying that the crossover style is not new for 2014. That design have been out for years.

Yes, exactly. Thank You

So here is a new for 2014 model you may have not seen yet. First boat like this ever from this builder.

i need link to site with specs and dimensions

yes the used market in 10-15 will be golden i keep telling the wife this.. that once future said kids are a bit older we will be getting something of similar setup.. presently cant justify the money.. let it depreciate on someone elses wallet and then ill take it a more fair reasonable price..

Decision · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:33 pm

Cap'n - Your last post (that you removed) was a good post. Your links showing the boats of the 2003 era that would be considered "cross overs" as per this thread was interesting to look at. I came back to thread to view your last link and your posting was gone?

When you remove your posting I sometimes question whether I actually remebered who posted what.

Your postings I'm sure would be welcomed by the majority.

Mike.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:54 pm

Sorry Mike, bad habit of mine (among many)

Here you go...

Older "crossover boats" can be had for under $45K if you did not want to wait for one of these newer ones
to depreciate from $250K down to an "affordable" level. Couple of examples:

2002 Monterey 298SS

2005 Ebbtide 2600

Both of these are very fast, and seaworthy hulls, and what I would call affordable for this type boat

Jdpber · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:08 pm

i like the ebbtide.. nice little setup.... at the moment with no kids what i have works..and i have access to nice sleepers that i dont have to pay for to stay on when i desire.. once kids happen a sleeper will happen.. i wouldn't mind like a 30-35 sea ray sun dancer like my buddy has.. lots of cabin space.. his has twin turbo Cummins in it (he swapped them in) and he runs mid 40s..its about perfect.. you can water ski behind a 34' cabin cruiser.. its sweet.. but a beotcccch to trailer as it is 9' beam

Decision · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:25 pm

Thanks Cap'n.

I can see the appeal of the "cross over" type boat for a couple that enjoys entertaining and using their boat for more of a day boating style and still have a decent cuddy to enjoy overnighting in.

As a side note - I have always enjoyed your informative postings.

Mike.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:44 pm

Decision wrote:

Thanks Cap'n.

I can see the appeal of the "cross over" type boat for a couple that enjoys entertaining and using their boat for more of a day boating style and still have a decent cuddy to enjoy overnighting in.

That is exactly what they are intended for. Not for families that want to spend a week at a time on it. Many people that buy these, boat with friends and family during the day, and put it on a lift at there lake house at night. They are big enough that you can bring a large crew out for the day, and everybody has a place to sit. The little cabin is good for an overnight stay at a marina for two, or for a kid or two to take a nap during the day on the water.

And don't rule out the venerable old Four Winns H310. It's been around awhile, not a big seller, but is a similar boat to these.

schoolsOut · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:04 pm

Cap'n Morgan wrote:

Monkey Business wrote:

I think the good Capt. is saying that the crossover style is not new for 2014. That design have been out for years.

Yes, exactly. Thank You

So here is a new for 2014 model you may have not seen yet. First boat like this ever from this builder.

Sorry to ask, but who is the builder? I could not make it out from the pics. Looks like a pretty sweet setup.

ric · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:59 pm

I like that! No too big either. Looks like 26ft LOA.

ric · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:01 pm

2005 EBBTIDE 260?

Found my next boat!

JohnnyMarlin · **Posted:** Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:19 pm

I just love the building full of racked boats.........kind of like a Costco for boats........ :mrgreen:

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:43 am

schoolsOut wrote:

Sorry to ask, but who is the builder? I could not make it out from the pics. Looks like a pretty sweet setup.

Cruisers Yachts (Sport Series). The 328 is one of the nicest, well thought out boats like this I have ever seen. @270K, it's not possible for me, but would not hesitate buying one if I had the $'s laying around.
Here is a Boattest article about the boat.

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=2988

St. Louis Dave · **Posted:** Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:38 pm

cough 310 cough.... :wink:

www.iFourWinns.com

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