Who makes the best center console boats in the 22 Ft , $30,-40,000 range?
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triton \ni've owned them all and all i can say is triton is the best buy far
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There are many, many boats that would meet your criteria. In the end, your budget will have a great impact on the boat you decide to buy.  Here are a few suggestions that can help you learn:\n\n1. Join online sailing formus, absorb the information, and ask questions.  Here is a nice group on Yahoo that I have found helpful: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world-cruising\n2. Talk to some brokers in your area and ask to look at some boats.  Don't beleive everthing the say, as they are trying to make a sale, but they can provide some good information about what you get for your money and what would meet your criteria.\n3. Attend some boat shows. Strictly Sail (http://www.strictlysail.com) runs a bunch of shows across the US.  Other big shows include the Newport Boat Show (newportboatshow.com) and of course the Annapolis Boat Show (usboat.com).\n4. Join a local sailing club or look in a local sailing magazine for crew opportunities.  By meeting other sailors you can get a lot of ideas and learn a lot about what works and doesn't work.\n5. Buy some cruising books that talk about how to choose a boat.  Some top authors Nigel Calder, Beth Leonard, and Jimmy Cornell (who also runs the excellent noonsite.com cruisign site).\n\nIn general sailboats come in lots of types, styles, ages, conditions and more.  As I said, your budget may limit your choices to some extent, but personal perference, where you want to go, and the level of comfort you want to have will play a big part as well.  Whatever you do, don't rush into to buying a boat without doing your research first or you WILL be sorry later.
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Most metropolitan areas have "Auto Trader", "Truck Trader", and "Boat Trader" type magazines that are published every couple of weeks and seem to be available everywhere.  You will find hundreds of bass boats in the typical issue with pictures and descriptions as well as location.  This is where I would start.  \n\nAs long as you are comfortable with judging the condition of a boat and the equipment that comes with it and don't care about a warranty, buying from a private individual will be the cheapest way to go.  \n\nInsist on an "on the water" test when you find a boat you are serious about buying.  If the seller declines, I would pass on the boat.\n\nGood luck in your search.
871908
grumman is a good boat
145808
i always look at ebay motors...then my second step to find a boat would be a local police/sheriff auction.. the sheriff's harbor patrol where i live has about three auctions a year...most vessels are not new though, but for instance i know that at the last one someone bought a 04 wave runner for under a grand...so look at that...after that i know an irs-repo auction is always a great bet...and if all else fails, go out to the most redneck area you can find, all rednecks have boats, and will sell them cheap ( i bought a 03 ski boat for 9 grand out in riverside ca. where as where i live orange county ca. the boat would be like 16 grand)\n\n\nhope this helps!!!
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Minn Kota has got to be the best as far as for pound for pound, I know the older moto guides are a pain to operate, the newer ones look about the same with a little power button on the right hand side of the foot pedal, the minn kota has about and inch and a half round nob to step on and is really dependable, most guys that have motor guides carry a spare with them. I have an 18 foot ranger and a maxx74 on it and don't have any problems with the wind, I did put a 40 all-terrain on it for a bit due to the fact the old trolling motor that came on it finally went bad, that was an old johnson/evinrude. As soon as I got the money for the maxx74 I purchased one and absoultely love it, no more getting blown down a lake. some times you can find a deal on ebay on them or bass pro, cabella's has a bargin cave and you may get a great deal their online also. Minn kota makes saltwater motors also. good luck
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Do you mean Ridgeline? I just checked on line, I couldn't find anything. Your best bet would be to call a local boat dealer and ask them. Good Luck!
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The Chris family founded the boat company. The Craft comes from Watercraft. So it was a ChrisCraft.
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Toyota. Unfortunately, American cars suck right now. \n\nFord makes good trucks though/.
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Try this link: http://www.riversideboatclub.com/\n\nThey should have what you need.
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You will get a better value by looking at used boats. Also off season [like now] is a good time to look around for a good deal. Fresh water use on a boat and engine are not as hard as salt water, so it's reasonable that you'l find something in good condition.
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A standard 22-250 is pretty fast as is.  I would just go with the fastest factory load you can find.
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Calypso IS the Manufacturer! (and they STINK!!!)\n\nStick with Seeker, Calstar, Shimano, G-Loomis, ect.
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Professional Boatbuilder has a webvsite with many leads. Soundings Magazine and WoodenBoat also have leads. Anywhere on the mid-coast of maine is hiring right now.\n\nhttp://www.proboat.com/
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Shimano and Daiwa are still #1, followed by Quantum,Pflueger,Abu Garcia,Browning,and then Bass Pro Shops brand, and Cabelas brand.\n\n     If I were you, and I was looking for an inexpensive BC reel I would probably look into buying either a "Bass Pro Shops Mega Tournament"(which is $50) or a "low-end" Cabelas Brand reel. Looking at your question, I think you may be wanting to ask "What is a good SPIN-cast reel"? \n\n     In that regard, I would have to say the Daiwa "Procaster" ($24.99) would work well or any $20-30 "Zebco" reel. Match it with an "Ugly Stik" and you've got a good low-end combo.\n\nHowever, Shimano reels are fantastic and rarely have any mechanical trouble. They are expensive($99-400 dollars) but you can have them a "life-time". If you are really interested in buying a reel, get a Bass Pro Shop catalog and a Cabelas catalog. They are free, just go to there web-site and order one.
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The Cabela's Canoe is a nice sturdy/light version.  I have the 12 ft. and it stears fine, I have used it in lakes and low class rapids in rivers.  It will run you about $600
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Try these websites below.\nhttp://www.championoutboards.com\nhttp://www.marineengine.com/\nhttp://www.acmeoutboards.com\nConsidering that the company no longer exists I wish you well on finding parts.\nHappy Boating!!!