First time buyer question

[ostate234]

Hello everybody!

My wife and I have decided to purchase a boat...we're looking for a 19' bowrider. Specifically we've decided we want something with the wrap around or 'u' style seating.

From my research I've found Rinker 192's (pictured)

, but not much else in the 19 foot length with that style of seating. Does anybody know of anything I'm missing?

Thank you for your help!

 

[Slip Away]

Re: First time buyer question

New? Used ? Budget is ?

 

[ostate234]

Re: First time buyer question

New? Used ? Budget is ?

We're looking for something used....Preferably in the $10k - $15k range.

Early 2000's Rinker 192's are what I've been looking for, but obviously having that narrow of a focus limits our options.

Thanks for the help!

 

[briangcc]

Re: First time buyer question

The Four Winns H210 has that type of seating as well...or at least in the ones we looked at about 2 years ago.

 

[dmoriarty51]

Re: First time buyer question

saw a late 90s cobalt with that setup on craigslist a few weeks back here in iowa

 

[ostate234]

Re: First time buyer question

saw a late 90s cobalt with that setup on craigslist a few weeks back here in iowa

Thanks, I'll have to keep my eye out for those!

 

[oldjeep]

Re: First time buyer question

Also consider looking at some deck boats. That is a more common seating setup in that style boat.

 

[hostage]

Re: First time buyer question

Also consider looking at some deck boats. That is a more common seating setup in that style boat.

I have to agree with jeep. It seems most boats of that age and length have the sports configuration with the following:
1) two capts chairs and a bench in back (larger sunpad)
2) two lounge chairs and a two jump seats flanking the engine box (small sunpad)

Deck boats are wider than most Deep-V Hulls of the same length. Even the new Hurricane boats ~18ft boats have that U-style seat: SunDeck SD 187 I/O - Hurricane Boats

I am looking am now looking at the deck boats and have seen many with that style. I have seen a couple ~21ft boats with that seating for about ~$13k.

This is coming from someone who has a 19ft Deep-V w/ lounge seating.
-Hostage