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Hey Cap'n,
I like the 200 Selects... the 220 Selects are a beast at over 4100+ lbs. I tried to work numbers a bit on a 04' 200 with the 5.0 MPI, Bravo III & tower but the owner is to high. It's at a marina and they were quick to say he's to high as well. There's a clean FW's 200 that I could pick up for a decent price but I'm sitting tight... I want to be sure we get the right boat. There's a few variables still in the mix including the possibity of a bigger tow vehicle still... which would mean the allowance for the bigger boat.

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Previous: 2003 H220 VP 5.7 Gi DP
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And, of these four you are now considering, which one looks to be the most promising ???

1.) 04' Crownline 202br 17K
2.) 04' Monterey 200 $15,750
3.) 03' Regal 2000 16K
4.) 04' Four Winns 200 16K

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

You left out #5

2008 Four Winns H200 $30,500. Geez.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

and #6
05 H200, $18,500 (possibly delivered)

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2005 Four Winns Horizon 200

I think that option #6 is the best bet. If I hadn't purchased a new 2008 last summer, I would be making a bid on option #6.

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Scott
2008 Horizon 210 Frenzy Edition
Volvo 5.7L Gi

Option #5 and #6 are out. Budget was $20K max, but now that he has found these 4 that are all under 18K, the
target price is now right at $15K. Nice try anyway.

Any bites on #5 from the Holland, Michigan Craigslist ?? You should put in Grand Rapids CL, it gets much
more exposure than Holland. But neither is very active in boat sales this time of year. Remember, we have
8 to 15" of snow on the ground right now. Not too many people considering buying a boat around here during
this part of the season. Spring listing is best up here. Worth a try though. Good Luck.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Hey Cap'n,
Added info above... since we're posting here.
Crownline has the highest book value, but the Monterey seems to offer the most for the money. I'm leaning toward the Monterey just a bit at this point... it's a one owner, lower hours and is setup nicely for our next boat. I'm buying the boat for us but trying to buy it with others in mind for resale later one...

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Option #5 and #6 are out. Budget was $20K max, but now that he has found these 4 that are all under 18K, the
target price is now right at $15K. Nice try anyway.

No worries. I will take it with me to Maryland in February when we move there. It will be fun to cruise the Potomac and parts of the Chesepeake in.

Good luck on your search.

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2005 Four Winns Horizon 200

Thanks J! Your boat offers a ton for the money... if we were closer I would have loved to try to get together with you.

All the best!
S

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Thanks. When it does finally get sold someone is going to get a great boat. On the other hand I may just decide I like it to much to part with it once I get to Maryland.

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2005 Four Winns Horizon 200

Cap'n... a little update
Looks like if all goes well, my 14 yr old son and I will hit the road later this week to pick up the Monterey 200LS (if it checks out as expected). Priced decent, one owner, low hours, snap in carpeting, wanted a tandem trailer-it has an brand new one, 5.0gxi should be a good match and it's got the extended swim we were hoping for.
It's been an interesting search to say the least and took a little longer than expected. We found out on thanksgiving eve that my sis-in-law has leukemia at just age 42... then while halfway home on the 20 hour road trip we almost lost my Mom. Put the whole boat shopping thing in perspective. Life certainly can change on a hurry....
All the best!

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Previous: 2003 H220 VP 5.7 Gi DP
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Thanks for the update, glad you have narrowed it down to a couple of boats.
Hopefully the Monterey checks out to your satisfaction and you can get out
and enjoy it with your family this spring.

Let us (me) know how things go after you and your son make the trip to check out the boat.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Good luck on the Monterey. Hopefully the trip checks out and you have a new boat to enjoy.

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2005 Four Winns Horizon 200

Updates ??????

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

...Here's the latest.
Planned a run to look at the Monterey about 3 weeks ago on a Thurs only to be snowed out again. It's the second trip planned only to be shut down by blizzard warnings (litereally). I'm not sure what we'll end up doing now that it's January. The boat can be tested inside his marina (northern Missouri) but an actual sea trial is probably out of the question even if we were both nutty enough to put it on the water. Pricing on the Monterey is at $15k which is a good price... last word on the 04' Horizon 200 was $16k... and the Regal even though it's nice, is probably out of the picture for the same money... the Crownie owner owes more than the $16,500 he'll sell it for. He's also literally moving out of country in Feb but isn't going to budge from his price. The Monty seems like the best boat for the money but there's no longer a big push to get a boat in my garage until spring (even though I hoped to be done & boating when spring hits). The Monty will still be there as will the others. If not, there will be another.

Happy New Year!!

Steve

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