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I would not consider a 280, 390 or a 300 to be a trailer queen. It would spend 95% of its summer season in a slip. It would be trailered for an occasional trip to the coast and be stored at the house for a couple of months during the winter. The house is 5 miles from the marina and all 4 lane...

The beam width is the main reason I like the idea of a 300 best. Well that and the fuel capacity. You're talking about a 10% increase in usable space! I like the cockpit layout of the 280 better than the 300 but the cabin better on the 300. As for towing. In SC you are supposed to have a permit...

That's funny. The larger engine room and fuel capacity is probably two of the largest reasons I see in going up to a 300. Maneuverability? Is there much difference between the 2 tight quarters around the docks? And do y'all head out alone often with no help when you return to the dock...

Thanks for the info. The remarks about the 280 fuel capacity is really the only real complaint I have read about on this model. Everything else is great about it. Also agree on the price, from what I've looked at, they're very similarly priced on the used market. I don't need new, I learned...

Thanks for all the replies. I've searched through the 300 and the 280 threads and both look like great boats. Most everybody talks like they enjoy what they have for one reason or another. With that said, if you follow the trend, most people upgrade to a larger boat. My biggest concern with the...

Well I've been lurking around for a little while now and can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Currently, we have a 01 245 weekender and want something larger with twins. I bought this as bait to introduce the idea to my wife and she bit. After discussing the upgrade, we decided on a 280 due...