Need help deciding on a boat!!

[pr8hed]

I'm buying a used boat, either a 21' Cruisers Inc. or a Formula F23. Both are cuddies, Cruiser has a Mercruiser 165 and F23 has a Mercruiser 260hp. I will be using it along the New England coast, Florida coast and midwest lakes. I like the 6 cylinder for economy, but the F23 would handle waves better. Anyone have experience with these, or just an opinion let me know!

 

[redone4x4]

Re: Need help deciding on a boat!!

out of the 2, definitely the formula. but i would still want even bigger for the ocean, personally.

 

[scutly]

Re: Need help deciding on a boat!!

bigger is better for comfort in any kinda chop. fuel economy be damned when you and the family are getting beat up. plus you can never have enough room. i bought a 23' which i love, but i think maybe a 27' would have been better. my friend with 3 kids bought a 27' and wishes he got a 30'. and of course with the merc 260 HP you can say you got a chevy 350 under you!

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: Need help deciding on a boat!!

What year is the Cruisers? If it is later than 1981 that 165hp motor is 4 cylinder (470) that is not very desireable. It is is pre-1981 it is probably the Chevy straight 6...a great motor. Either way 165 HP on a 21' boat sounds a bit underpowered. I would go with the Formula.

 

[pr8hed]

Re: Need help deciding on a boat!!

Thanks for your input, the 23' Formula is what I'll get. Sometimes you forget how hard you get beat up in a smaller boat. Thanks