Keep Regal or switch to Maxum?

[1979checkmate]

hey all, have spent the last few months fixing up a 1996 regal 176se valanti. Boat has sold floor, stringers and transom. (Tested by drilling cores) also cored the foam which was nearly dry-a bit of water in last inch or so but not waterlogged. Replaced motor mount, new gimbal and bellows all around, all ready to go when I finally notice that the drive it came with, which had been sitting in the corner of the garage is a Gen 1 alpha, not a gen 2! Been planning on getting an SEI, but a basket case 2003 maxum 1800 sr has fallen in my lap for a song with a good drive and motor. Transom has been replaced. Now I’m faced with a dilemma, take the drive and part out the rest of the maxum, or part out the Regal and keep the maxum! Maxum is 7 years newer, slightly larger and interior is in a bit better condition (I have a sailrite and was planning on redoing the regal interior). However, I suspect the regal may be a better built hull.

Thoughts?

 

[Bob_VT]

Uhhhhhh Maxum is gone and they were just an upscaled Bayliner. They were known to have construction issues. It's your wallet and the boats will be flooding the markets soon.

 

[crazy charlie]

I have had Regals for past 25 years and could not ask for more out of a Hull.Awesome quality,highly recommend