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Best Current Brand of Boats
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:07 pm
by LLCD
I know I might be starting WWIII, but since our beloved Trojan boats are no longer in production as we know it, we must be ready to take this question.
What would you say are your top 5 brands of boats that are in current production taking into consideration the great things about Trojans(Reliability, Engineering, comfortability, Performance (Not necessarily high speeds), and Family/weekend fun, and affordability.)
I know that volume of sales do not necessarily translate into great quality of boats (like Bayliner maybe?). I am looking to hear from those with most experience here on the forum on to see what they think.
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:39 pm
by Stripermann2
Viking, Hatteras, Paul Mann, Buddy Davis, Tiara... to name a few.
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:42 pm
by prowlersfish
X2 ( less hat)
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:22 pm
by Stripermann2
Speaking of Hatteras boats...this one washed up on shore in Fl. last week and spent the weekend on the beach.
http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/ ... M-onm_hrLJ
Then it was towed off this morning.
http://staugustine.com/2012-12-17/video ... M-o6G_hrLK 
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:27 pm
by prowlersfish
One boat thats not what it was is Bretram
http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/bertr ... -63-a.html
They were better when trojan built them
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:09 pm
by alexander38
Carver,Marquis,Viking Aft Cabin, Tolley, Krogen...and Hatt.
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:18 pm
by Big D
They have had a few major delam issues over the years. Don't know that they ever figured it out. I know lawyers loved them though
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:18 pm
by k9th
Grand Banks, Hatteras, Carver, SeaRay, Viking, & Formula all make good boats.
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:21 pm
by Big D
Looks like Post is back in the game, I really like their lines.
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:26 pm
by Stripermann2
+1 . My brother had a 40 Post SF he restored. Went up in flames along with our marina back in '02. Yes indeed, they are nice looking boats.
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:55 pm
by Commissionpoint
Viking, Black Watch, Post, Formula, Sea Swirl, Crapbalt (they're good I'm just a hater)
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:10 pm
by prowlersfish
Viking sf ( not princes ) Paul Mann, Buddy Davis, Ricky Scarborough and I will throw in a local boat Tiffany .
http://rickyscarborough.com/history.html
http://www.tiffanyyachtsinc.com/tiffany-68-gallery.asp
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:23 pm
by captainmaniac
What are people's thoughts on Ocean Yachts?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:36 pm
by prowlersfish
I like them and would own one
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:49 pm
by jimbo36
Commissionpoint wrote:Viking, Black Watch, Post, Formula, Sea Swirl, Crapbalt (they're good I'm just a hater)
I can agree with most mentioned except Sea Swirl, really? our Police Marine Unit just dumped their fleet and dubbed them "Sea Squirrels" handled like a POS. Went to Boston Whalers. Now there is a good boat. lets not forget Hunt, Bruckman, Limestone, Pearson, to name a few more. I have seen some bad Sea Rays as well.