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Whaler Alternatives?
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NOYB
2004-09-04 13:33:16 UTC
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I want to buy a small powerboat for my family to trailer to lakes and the
ocean on calm days. I had a 13' Whaler sport as a kid and am in love with
Whalers, but I cannot justify the hight price tags at this point.
Requirements:

* 17-19 ft
* Mostly for cruising and skiing/tubing
* As close to Whaler as possible as far as seaworthiness.
* Seats five comfortably (ie not benches)

As an example, I like the 1995 Boston Whaler 17 Dauntless, what might be a
good alternative?

thanks
Dave Santoro
LaBomba182
2004-09-04 18:23:45 UTC
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Subject: Whaler Alternatives?
From: "NOYB"
I want to buy a small powerboat for my family to trailer to lakes and the
ocean on calm days. I had a 13' Whaler sport as a kid and am in love with
Whalers, but I cannot justify the hight price tags at this point.
* 17-19 ft
* Mostly for cruising and skiing/tubing
* As close to Whaler as possible as far as seaworthiness.
* Seats five comfortably (ie not benches)
As an example, I like the 1995 Boston Whaler 17 Dauntless, what might be a
good alternative?
http://www.panga.com/

Capt. Bill
D&LBusch
2004-09-08 20:19:08 UTC
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How about a Carolina Skiff? Low draft, light, many motor choices. I have a
19' with a 70 Yamaha. Ski, tube all day and hose off when your done.
Post by NOYB
I want to buy a small powerboat for my family to trailer to lakes and the
ocean on calm days. I had a 13' Whaler sport as a kid and am in love with
Whalers, but I cannot justify the hight price tags at this point.
* 17-19 ft
* Mostly for cruising and skiing/tubing
* As close to Whaler as possible as far as seaworthiness.
* Seats five comfortably (ie not benches)
As an example, I like the 1995 Boston Whaler 17 Dauntless, what might be a
good alternative?
thanks
Dave Santoro
JohnH
2004-09-08 23:05:59 UTC
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Post by D&LBusch
How about a Carolina Skiff? Low draft, light, many motor choices. I have a
19' with a 70 Yamaha. Ski, tube all day and hose off when your done.
Post by NOYB
I want to buy a small powerboat for my family to trailer to lakes and the
ocean on calm days. I had a 13' Whaler sport as a kid and am in love with
Whalers, but I cannot justify the hight price tags at this point.
* 17-19 ft
* Mostly for cruising and skiing/tubing
* As close to Whaler as possible as far as seaworthiness.
* Seats five comfortably (ie not benches)
As an example, I like the 1995 Boston Whaler 17 Dauntless, what might be a
good alternative?
thanks
Dave Santoro
Go to boats.com and search 16-18 ft'rs. You'll get a good idea of what's out
there in that range.
John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!
Tom R.
2004-09-09 00:17:26 UTC
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Wife has an 18.5 foot Wahoo designed by the Whaler designer. Wicked fast
with a 125 Merc. Planes in an instant, but taking a wake is a spine
shattering experience.

Tom
Post by D&LBusch
How about a Carolina Skiff? Low draft, light, many motor choices. I have a
19' with a 70 Yamaha. Ski, tube all day and hose off when your done.
Post by NOYB
I want to buy a small powerboat for my family to trailer to lakes and the
ocean on calm days. I had a 13' Whaler sport as a kid and am in love with
Whalers, but I cannot justify the hight price tags at this point.
* 17-19 ft
* Mostly for cruising and skiing/tubing
* As close to Whaler as possible as far as seaworthiness.
* Seats five comfortably (ie not benches)
As an example, I like the 1995 Boston Whaler 17 Dauntless, what might be a
good alternative?
thanks
Dave Santoro
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