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Since: Sep 20, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:32 am
Post subject: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please!
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I am looking to buy a new boat. I've pretty much settled on a Boston
Whaler (but am still looking).
Of the boats I have looked at, I currently have a choice to make
between the BW 18' Dauntless and the BW 19' Outrage. These size boats
seem to be the right size for my family. The boat is mainly going to be
used as a leisure boat for family (i.e. swimming/skiing, snorkeling,
scuba, light fishing, and plain sightseeing). We live in Florida and
will be visiting many rivers, bays, coastals, and offshore (east and
west).
Any advice would be appreciated (i.e. Alternatives, Personal
Experience, Opinion, Buyer Beware, et al): |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:52 am
Post subject: Re: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> I am looking to buy a new boat. I've pretty much settled on a Boston
> Whaler (but am still looking).
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> Of the boats I have looked at, I currently have a choice to make
> between the BW 18' Dauntless and the BW 19' Outrage. These size boats
> seem to be the right size for my family. The boat is mainly going to be
> used as a leisure boat for family (i.e. swimming/skiing, snorkeling,
> scuba, light fishing, and plain sightseeing). We live in Florida and
> will be visiting many rivers, bays, coastals, and offshore (east and
> west).
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> Any advice would be appreciated (i.e. Alternatives, Personal
> Experience, Opinion, Buyer Beware, et al):
There's a 50-pound difference between the dry weights of the two boats,
and there are a few more options on the 19' Outrage.
Simply by viewing some photos at the website, it appears that the
Dauntless has a much sharper entry with exaggerated flare while the
Outrage has a rounder bilge in the forward section. If this is so, and
not merely an impression fostered by dissimilar photo angles, this
difference will be provide different "rides"- particularly in head
seas.
Can you take both boats out for a 15-minute run on a reasonably windy
day?
If the difference the photos imply actually exists, you'll know soon
enough which of the two you would personally prefer. >> Stay informed about: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:57 pm
Post subject: Re: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Chuck,
Thanks for the response.
You are indeed correct about the rides being different, particularly
offshore. The Outrage handles much better in open water. I am pretty
much sold on the Outrage (that boat will allow my family to do anything
that Florida has to offer). Just sniffing out differing points of view
for a balanced decision.
Regards,
K >> Stay informed about: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:02 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:46 pm
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:05 pm
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Do Not...I repeat...do not buy any boat until you've tested the
Edgewater 18 foot boat with a 150hp powered engine...
Mine is a Yamaha...any other of your choice will do....This boat is the
best boat, for its purpose, that I've ever had...that includes sail and
power 18' to 58' and 26 years of trying...well, actually it's the
second best...my current 36' Duffy cruiser is the best....but seriously
consider this...it's rock solid in all conditions, planes easily, is
dry and soft riding. >> Stay informed about: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:11 am
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Thanks to everyone for their responses. Greatly apprecated.
I've pretty much decided on what boat I like. Now is the pricing part
of the process. If anyone can give me a quote for a 2006 Dauntless 18'
and 2006 Outrage 19' for your area, it would be very appreciated. I'm
willing to throw the dealer/sales a bone, but I don't want to get taken
advantage of either.
Regards,
K >> Stay informed about: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:16 am
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:02 am
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:14 am
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wrote in message
> Thanks to everyone for their responses. Greatly apprecated.
>
> I've pretty much decided on what boat I like. Now is the pricing part
> of the process. If anyone can give me a quote for a 2006 Dauntless 18'
> and 2006 Outrage 19' for your area, it would be very appreciated. I'm
> willing to throw the dealer/sales a bone, but I don't want to get taken
> advantage of either.
>
> Regards,
>
> K
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I do not think there are any dealers on this board. You may want to check
for dealers in your area and get a quote from them. >> Stay informed about: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:53 pm
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In general Whalers are hard to find on the used boat market, especially
current model year boats.
My advice is to shop the two or three Whaler dealers closest to you.
Frankly there are no bargains available on new Whalers. Even used they tend
to be higher than most others.
Have you considered a used Whaler Montauck? Great all around boats except
in a nasty chop and you don't want to be out on the water when conditions
are bad anyway.
Good luck.
Butch
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> Jim,
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> I was not thinking of dealers. I've already got their quotes. I was
> hoping someone may have priced these boats themselves, and in many
> different areas around the country.
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> Regards,
> >> Stay informed about: New Boat Purchase - Advice Please! |
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