Trying to avoid getting screwed

v123 · 11-05-2009, 10:09 PM

Looking for a carolina style boat that represents a good value for the dollar. I forsee something in the 40-50 foot class w/ 2 SR's that is very economical to operate yet still has a good turn of speed, exterior finished to be low-maintenance and modern styling, more geared towards cruising with young kids... not much fishing. Oh yeah, and I'm a working man on a realistic budget.

My gut tells me to look at Blackwell's boats as the interiors are more of a spartan finish (no high-gloss walls to get damaged by the little ones) and they have great lines... Also crown marine with maybe a single engine setup since I'm not planning on heading a lot of miles offshore - - staying coastal.

Any others I should consider? In your opinion, what would a kick ass mid 40 foot SF with a big single screw run price-wise?

SkirtChaser32' · 11-06-2009, 12:06 PM

Buddy Cannady, Ricky Scarborough, Eastbay, Gillikin, and Buddy Davis.

Capt.Troy · 11-06-2009, 08:33 PM

Check out the Express boats that Ritchie Howell is building now, he has two in the shop now and the lines are beautiful. I am sure he will build it to what ever degree of finish you desire.
He has an ad on this site.

Good luck,
Troy

Captain Jay Kavanagh · 11-06-2009, 09:47 PM

I would give Bubbie a shout (Crown Marine)

I think he would be your best bang for the buck.

After Fritz and my Fuel Tank, I think he is open.

www.crownmarine.com

bubbie's cell 804-725-6555

bubbie crown · 11-11-2009, 09:11 PM

How big of an engine?

11-06-2009, 12:06 PM	#2
SkirtChaser32' Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 393 Credits: 1,462.4	along with Blackwell... Buddy Cannady, Ricky Scarborough, Eastbay, Gillikin, and Buddy Davis.

11-11-2009, 09:11 PM	#5
bubbie crown Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Deltaville, Virginia Posts: 20 Credits: 1,426.9	engine How big of an engine?

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11-06-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
Capt.Troy Sail boats suck Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5 Credits: 1,423.0	Check out the Express boats that Ritchie Howell is building now, he has two in the shop now and the lines are beautiful. I am sure he will build it to what ever degree of finish you desire. He has an ad on this site. Good luck, Troy