http://www.searay.com/2008_sea_ray_sport_boats_225_weekender.asp
I have been looking for a boat for my family and I am really starting to fall in love with the idea of a Sea Ray 225 Weekender. However, since I am new to boating I am hoping you all can give me advice is there are other brands and models I could be interested in. Thank you already for reading this.
My family consists of myself, my wife, and my 3 kids (5 yrs, 2 yrs, and 7 months). We currently boat with friends who have an 18 foot Maxum open bow. They have 2 kids (5 yrs and 1 yr) All of us on their boat is a little cramped and we want a a place we can put the kids for a nap without a life preserver while the boat is underway.
Deal breaker for the boat:
Enough power to ski/tube (with 4 adults and children on board)
A place the kids can nap without a life preserver on
Towing requirement of 7500 lbs or less (My vehicle is rated for 8200)
At least 2 seats (not counting the captain seat) well within the boat (not in the cuddy) for safe riding of children
Able to be put in and out at a small boat ramp on the KY river
Things I really want in a boat:
A swim platform (Almost a deal breaker, perhaps it is)
enough power to slalom ski
Bench seating on the back
head
Price at $25k or less
1995 or newer
Concerns with the 225 Weekender:
Concerned there isn't enough power for water sports
I don't care to have a sink (at least I don't think I do) so I feel like that is wasted space
It's hard to find the lounge configuration to get two seats in the boat.
PLEASE HELP WITH ADVICE:
What other brands and models are similar to the 225 Weekender that might fit my needs better? Is the 225 Weekender a great boat?
Thanks again for reading this and for giving advice.
I have been looking for a boat for my family and I am really starting to fall in love with the idea of a Sea Ray 225 Weekender. However, since I am new to boating I am hoping you all can give me advice is there are other brands and models I could be interested in. Thank you already for reading this.
My family consists of myself, my wife, and my 3 kids (5 yrs, 2 yrs, and 7 months). We currently boat with friends who have an 18 foot Maxum open bow. They have 2 kids (5 yrs and 1 yr) All of us on their boat is a little cramped and we want a a place we can put the kids for a nap without a life preserver while the boat is underway.
Deal breaker for the boat:
Enough power to ski/tube (with 4 adults and children on board)
A place the kids can nap without a life preserver on
Towing requirement of 7500 lbs or less (My vehicle is rated for 8200)
At least 2 seats (not counting the captain seat) well within the boat (not in the cuddy) for safe riding of children
Able to be put in and out at a small boat ramp on the KY river
Things I really want in a boat:
A swim platform (Almost a deal breaker, perhaps it is)
enough power to slalom ski
Bench seating on the back
head
Price at $25k or less
1995 or newer
Concerns with the 225 Weekender:
Concerned there isn't enough power for water sports
I don't care to have a sink (at least I don't think I do) so I feel like that is wasted space
It's hard to find the lounge configuration to get two seats in the boat.
PLEASE HELP WITH ADVICE:
What other brands and models are similar to the 225 Weekender that might fit my needs better? Is the 225 Weekender a great boat?
Thanks again for reading this and for giving advice.