tljones_1970
New Member
- Nov 9, 2023
- 1
- Boat Info
- BOATLESS
- Engines
- Boatless
So, have been in the market and looking, I think the 440/391 is just enough boat for my family and I. I know, I know if you can go bigger why not, or just go home. I'm happy with the available units I've found. Living in VA, along the Chesapeake. I have limitless waterways and marinas/services. I've read that there are parts issues with the Meridan, but they can be found. Ideally if you think a car on water, it's all in the resources available to you. Each vessel has it's merits, I especially like the 2 v 2 configuration of the 440. The optional piping top on the 440, which allows you to run your "glass" more vertical than at an angle. Of course that is based in the radar arch. Electronics, do you have a preference, RayMarine, Garmin, Furuno, Simrad, Lowrance etc. Essentially IF I do purchase it's whatever the previous owner and/or manufacturer may have thrown on the boat. I want to get the boat "dialed" in for myself, but also having family members that can operate the vessel in "what if" situation, heavens forbid. Gas VS Diesel? Separate throttle and transmission controls VS the all in one systems. I know this is alot to throw out here. Having owned smaller vessels, I would just hate to "B" ring "O" ut "A" nother "T" housand with everything that changed from technology to hull design to drive style to powerplants. ANY and all responses would be greatly appreciated...