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Yes, I am in T.O. and planning to buy the boat on the boatshow but I needed
some feedback on the manufacturers so will not be fooled by salespeople.

Thanks,
Igor.

"Greg Moore" <gdm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:dKqQ9.2191$8n5.566911@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Manufacturer still does make a difference!  Take Bayliners (PLEASE,
> kidding).  Their bad rap comes from the fact they are a cheap boat, but
they
> are also cheap to buy and as long as you don't expect a used one to sell
for
> the same as a used SeaRay..
>
> My preference from that list is Regal, I traded an 85 28' Regal in on a
21'
> 2000 Regal cuddy.  High tech hull does great speed for given power, has no
> issues running Lake Hurons hissy fits and carries a life time hull
warranty.
> Other things to keep in mind is a small handfull of manufacturers have ISO
> 9001 certification (like Regal) and ISO isn't a crock, it really doesn
take
> quality and consistancy to get it.  IMO, Searay is still an excellent boat
> but has slipped down the ladder a bit, in the late 80's early 90's they
were
> one of the only sensible used choices, now they are still good, but just
> good.  Rinker's (too me) are a little behind on the latest styles and
> building techniques, leave me the impression of a utility or fish only
boat.
> Stingray has some nice boats, but has had some past weaknesses that may
make
> it harder to sell later.  Maxum appears to make a very nice boat, but I
have
> never been in one to see how it handles etc..
>
> Decide first, what are you going to use it for, fishing mostly, pulling
kids
> on toys, taking friends for pleasant cruises, getting from A to B etc etc.
> Will it be trailered a lot or just a couple of times a season.  Do you
want
> speed, or space, or low cost, or top looks..  No 2 18 footers will be the
> same size, a Wilker 18' is a huge 18' (and a bit of a barge, but
sensational
> fishing boat), a Glastron type 18' does well to hold 4 people but is very
> fast.  A Regal 18' looks very modern (too much so for some) and a SeaRay
18'
> looks very 'classic'.
>
> From your e-address I assume you may be near T.O...  If so, do not miss
the
> Toronto Int Boat Show in about 2 weeks, almost every breed of 18 will be
> there.
>
> Greg Moore
>
> "Igor" <igor.skubitsky@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:_xnQ9.133403$F2h1.112936@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
> > Thanks for your feedback. From what I can see manufacturer does not make
a
> > difference as soon as it is known to the public. It is personal
preference
> > and I guess I will buy the one where I feel comfortable and like the
look.
> >
> > Thanks again and Happy New Year to everyone !
> >
> > "Igor" <igor.skubitsky@rogers.com> wrote in message
> > news:fS7Q9.124545$F2h1.24508@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
> > > Hello !
> > >
> > > I am shopping for 18" boat with I/O and have currently number of
> > > manufacturers to go with:
> > >
> > > SeaRay
> > > Stingray
> > > Rinker
> > > Regal
> > > Maxum
> > >
> > > What I was wondering is which manufacturer will hold the value better
> and
> > > which one is better build quality. I've done quite a bit of research
but
> > did
> > > not find anything on the quality/value factor. I am basically looking
> for
> > > all-purpose bowrider - fishing, skying and a bit of performance.
> > >
> > > Help is greatly appreciated,
> > > Igor.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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