Sea Ray SunDeck 200 vs. Caravelle 207 FS (vs. Rinker Captiva 212 vs. Reinell 204 LSE)

[msbendts]

I'm in the market for a used boat and started my journey by desiring a Caravelle 207 Fish&Ski, but now have been eyeing the Sea Ray Sundeck 200.

(...also am intrigued with the Rinker Captiva 212 and Reinell 204 LSE...)

Basically, looking for something in that 20-21' range and really like the L-Bench seating configuration so that our family can take another family out on the lake. Looking to use in MN lakes (so not big waves) for fishing, tubing, water skiing, and sunset cruises.

I don't have the garage space, nor desire, to go into a 22' sized boat.

Curious if others on this forum looked at the Caravelle, Rinker, and/or Reinell brands...and what made you choose the Sea Ray.


Mike

 

[Tonka Boater]

Re: Sea Ray SunDeck 200 vs. Caravelle 207 FS (vs. Rinker Captiva 212 vs. Reinell 204

Curious if others on this forum looked at the Caravelle, Rinker, and/or Reinell brands...and what made you choose the Sea Ray.

Not to sound flippant but yes, I have looked at them and they're all crap. Sea Ray is way better quality.

 

[RichmonS]

Re: Sea Ray SunDeck 200 vs. Caravelle 207 FS (vs. Rinker Captiva 212 vs. Reinell 204

I chose my Sea Ray for two main reasons.

1 - It was a previous year left over and I got what I felt was a good deal.
2 - Looking at the older Sea Rays they tend to hold up finish and styling wise for several years compared to other brands on our lake.

 

[psubill78]

Re: Sea Ray SunDeck 200 vs. Caravelle 207 FS (vs. Rinker Captiva 212 vs. Reinell 204

We are a first time owner. We bought a sea ray. We will never own anything but a sea ray.

Why?

Quality. Customer Service.

I find it stunning that I, not the original owner, can email sea ray support on my 1998 (!) and still get them to answer questions to a 'T' and even email me original PDF blue prints of my exact boat. Stunning.

Fit and finish are a '10'....

 

[Banagy]

Re: Sea Ray SunDeck 200 vs. Caravelle 207 FS (vs. Rinker Captiva 212 vs. Reinell 204

Sea Ray for quality and family friendly on the lake.