What would you buy?

[irishangler]

Ok...I know there are alot of experienced boat owners here so here is my question.
You have a budget of 200k. You have a wife that wants a comfortable boat and its GOTTA fish. It also has to be diesel and in the 33-39' range. What would you look at and why?
I appreciate all your input....

[JMS-ILM]

if it was me, i would look for an older model Carolina Classic 28.....twin screw diesels, full tower, chair in the 'pit. they fish like a much bigger boat than they really are.

wish i had this dilemma......

[MakoMike]

I'd look at Blackwatchs, blackfins and bertrams in that size range. Older boats, you ain't ever going to find something even close to new in that size range for that price.

[matey1]

i'd give albies a look also. frien has a 32' express and his family is comfortable in it and it is a fishing machine also. his is a 1999 and he gotit for less than your budget by close to 50k.

[Ciguatera]

very nice boat for the money. Twin cummins diesel optional. One hell of a boat and smoothest ride you'll ever get. Glacier bay

[deskperado]

call Jamie Chadwick at Chadwick Boat works, Harkers Island , NC. They build awesome express boats with the carolina flair.
Tell Jamie Mickey Spooner refered you.

[irishangler]

Yeah, its pretty obvious NEW is OUT of the question.
Great suggestions though....some I hadnt thought. Keep em coming!

[gaffer]

How about a recently repowered, 44' Buddy Harris, Detroit 8v92, A/C,
Heat, gen, etc.

[Squidnation]

32 Mirage Pilot House. http://www.mirage-mfg.com

[Arks and Sparks]

The albemarle and carolina classic is a nice boat for sure, but for a family an express style boat doesn't have alot of cabin space. With that being said, you can't go wrong with a bertram. I personally like the 35's. You could also look into the flexable flyers, they are in the price range, but I wouldn't reccomend one.