Chi Man
Well-Known Member
After selling my boat at the end of last summer, a fairline sprint, I am now on the hunt for replacement.
I am looking for something around the same size 23 to 25 ft. but a little newer than the sprint.
Budget is round £15,000 to £16,000 so the “lower end” of the scale.
There are three that have appealed to me so far: Merry Fisher 625 , KARNIC 2050 AND Chaparral 240 Signature all for different reasons, not least that they are in my budget!
The Merry Fisher and Karnic as they are easily “trailable”, also hopefully cheaper on maintenance with an outboard (i.e. No lift out for repairs etc.) and saving on mooring fees as I will be able to store the boat out of a marina in the winter, plus the flexibility of taking to different places, and these appear to be generally cheaper than a proper cabin cruiser meaning I can get a newer boat.
But…….. I still prefer a traditional cabin cruiser that would offer comfortable sleeping arrangements and toilet etc. Hence the Chaparral.
Any opinion on these boats or suggestions for alternatives appreciated.
I am looking for something around the same size 23 to 25 ft. but a little newer than the sprint.
Budget is round £15,000 to £16,000 so the “lower end” of the scale.
There are three that have appealed to me so far: Merry Fisher 625 , KARNIC 2050 AND Chaparral 240 Signature all for different reasons, not least that they are in my budget!
The Merry Fisher and Karnic as they are easily “trailable”, also hopefully cheaper on maintenance with an outboard (i.e. No lift out for repairs etc.) and saving on mooring fees as I will be able to store the boat out of a marina in the winter, plus the flexibility of taking to different places, and these appear to be generally cheaper than a proper cabin cruiser meaning I can get a newer boat.
But…….. I still prefer a traditional cabin cruiser that would offer comfortable sleeping arrangements and toilet etc. Hence the Chaparral.
Any opinion on these boats or suggestions for alternatives appreciated.
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