Recent content by flybub

I will be launching out of Port Clinton. Only plan on going a couple miles off shore. I know my limitations so nothing too far that will get me in trouble. Thanks for your input.

Hey all. The wife and I are looking for our first boat. We are keeping our budget pretty low for the first boat, we can always trade up to something bigger or something different down the road. We looked at a 1999 215 Express Cruiser and the wife loved the layout and seating. Haven't had a...

Thanks Scorpio, that is exactly the info I'm looking for. As for the 80's models I noticed there is quite a bit of wood in the cockpit (if it is in fact wood?), especially the door into the cabin. How well does that hold up to the elements? I'm looking for a boat that has only seen freshwater...

Hey everyone. I posted on here a few weeks ago and got some good advice from alot of you on purchasing a 215 E.C.. However, after crunching some numbers the wife and I cannot swing a $15000 purchase right now. I was mainly looking 1995 and newer because I really like the design/look of the...

Thanks for the responses! I would prefer something bigger but (lol...there's always a but), I don't think financially I can swing something bigger and if I go to something bigger then I am more or less upgrading to a full onboard kitchen in the Sundancer and I don't need that. There may be an...

Hi everyone. I am new to the site and looking for my first boat. My wife and I have been around the water all our lives but have never owned a boat. I have been on more than I can count but ownership has never come my way. Anyway, we are in the hunt for our first boat and have a couple...