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Title: What do ya think?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 03, 2009, 09:21:46 PM

Possible Luna Sea 4...

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1992-Wellcraft-2800-Coastal-95468193

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Hotrod on November 03, 2009, 09:24:45 PM

Nice..  You can count on Uncle Luna to Set up Camp on that Couch t^

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 03, 2009, 09:30:22 PM

this is another one.. same boat, few years older, with more toys.. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1987-WELLCRAFT-Coastal-90157957

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Hotrod on November 03, 2009, 09:35:03 PM

Yea  good stuff Nick.  Nice Mid Size Offshore Boat for sure  t^

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 03, 2009, 09:37:57 PM

i am leaning towards the second one.  Older, but it looks like it is set up better.  More options, extra gas tank, larger engines..  The first one is newer and looks cleaner..

Its going to be a long, long winter...

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: TRSteve71 on November 03, 2009, 11:07:43 PM

For what its worth, I like the second one myself.

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: ped579 on November 03, 2009, 11:32:37 PM

Decisions, decisions, decisions...Boy that's a tough call they both look in good shape.  Will you be having them checked out by a surveyor?

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: bugmannj on November 04, 2009, 06:54:34 AM

Going to be hard to make a choice, they both look good. I tend to like the second one.  t^

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Post by: Hunter 2 on November 04, 2009, 07:22:55 AM

I like the interior of the newer one but the engines are worn. and the second is set up for fishing. wellcraft makes nice boats.

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: bugmannj on November 04, 2009, 05:52:11 PM

Have you thought of outboards at all?

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Salty Dog on November 04, 2009, 05:59:07 PM

I'am with you Nick,I'am partial towards the Fortuna .

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 04, 2009, 06:07:44 PM

Quote from: bugmannj on November 04, 2009, 05:52:11 PM

Have you thought of outboards at all?

i have outboards now.. I like them, but from what I hear, less maintenance with the I/B will better fuel consumption.  And also.. since I am buying used.. I have to take what I can find.  I was looking at a 29' Mako Cuddy with twin Yammies 250's, so its all about what i find.

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: shkbilly on November 04, 2009, 06:42:12 PM

I second the outboards. Imagine winter maintenance while climbing into a tiny engine compartment. No thanks.

Good luck Nick, I know you'll pick a winner.

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: shkbilly on November 04, 2009, 09:15:00 PM

Just came across this while browsing.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/boa/1445757258.html

Not sure if you looked at it already.

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 04, 2009, 09:41:37 PM

very nice.. they are mostly the same, the only difference are the options.. that seems the way though.. here is another one I like..

The only think I don't like about this one is the transom.  It is like my Luna Sea.. you lose at least 4' off the back where as the I/B is flush to the stern.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1996-Mako-293-WA-196036

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: shkbilly on November 05, 2009, 08:58:09 PM

JMO, but I'd rather lose a few feet than have the I/B. What matters is the fishing area. Do you lose 4 feet off that or is everything just slid 4 feet forward on the O/b boat and you actaully lose it off the bow which would be better weight distribution?

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 06, 2009, 06:00:43 AM

what are the cons with I/B

Title: Re: What do ya think?
Post by: L.T. on November 06, 2009, 07:56:50 AM

Quote from: Luna Sea 3 on November 06, 2009, 06:00:43 AM

what are the cons with I/B

Here's my 2 cents on the cons,  1: Winterizing is more involved.  2: Thru Hull Prop shaft Packing will need more attention.  3: Gas Fumes in the bilge, If you have a fuel leak that's more than the blowers can handle, you have a Ronson lighter on your hands. I would imagine the newer boats probably interface the fume detector with the starter though. Just a few of the cons I can think of.  If I were to go Inboard again, it would be diesel. JMO