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Name:	Smitty -	Reply
Subject:	boat manufacturers
Date:	9/30/2004 9:15:19 PM

Am looking for a new or used boat. Does anyone have an opinion about who the top manufacturers are of bowriders? I assume Sea Ray and Chaparrral are very good. What about Caravelle and Crownline? Are there any manufacturers to avoid? Thanks

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	boat manufacturers
Date:	10/2/2004 3:23:27 PM

Those are all good boats and I would consider any of them used if they are in good shape. Look for what you want in a boat first (engine, size, features) and then consider brand and price. Here is a web site for owner ratings from JD Power.

http://www.jdpower.com/cc/boats/boatratings.jsp

Then go to the NADA site for pricing. Don't forget to add options and make sure motor size is correct.

http://www.nadaguides.com

Name:	Smitty -	Reply
Subject:	boat manufacturers
Date:	10/5/2004 8:48:02 AM

thanks jlazc....good advice

Name:	SBsigmapi -	Reply
Subject:	boat manufacturers
Date:	10/14/2004 5:23:50 PM

I have a 97 Caravelle bow rider and love it. Its been a great boat. Listen to Jlaz though. Its the features that MAKE the boat. After all, many of the engines are Mercruisers, foots are Volvo's, etc. Mine has the 350 and I enjoy the power and speed it produces. Does burn some fuel when playing hard though. Its a good combination of features that makes for great results. Look for the ones that are going to best suit you.

Name:	4thelake -	Reply
Subject:	boat manufacturers
Date:	12/22/2004 9:08:43 AM

Smitty
All good advice. I would listen very carefully to all if you have never owned a boat. Most people dont listen to seasoned owners and buy a boat to small on the first try. Its then when they call and want me to sell it for them!! I handle a large line of new and used boats at Lake Martin. Email me and I can make some recomendations for you. I have a few nice used units for sale now with motivated sellers, as well as several new lines to choose from.

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