Fresh Water Runabouts

LeeNetworX · 08-17-2011, 10:15 AM

So growing up around the salt water I learned about the good vs. bad for use on the seas when it came to the hordes of boat manufacturers. I find I need to open my mind a bit when it comes to buying a fresh water vessel. For instance, Bayliner wouldn't even be an option if we were living in Florida and wanted something for the ocean, or if we were on a very large lake. But their 17' and 18' craft seem to perform well and hold up to use on lakes like Lanier. So here's my list of manufacturers that are within the price range and feature sets I'm looking for in a 17' or 18' runabout:

- Bayliner
- Sea Ray
- Ebb Tide
- Glastron
- Montery

My initial research on these (based on specs and features) has me leaning towards Bayliner, Glastron and Sea Ray at the moment.

I'm looking for anyone out there with personal experiences on any of these in fresh water. Speak up, please.

08-17-2011, 10:15 AM	#1
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Fresh Water Runabouts So growing up around the salt water I learned about the good vs. bad for use on the seas when it came to the hordes of boat manufacturers. I find I need to open my mind a bit when it comes to buying a fresh water vessel. For instance, Bayliner wouldn't even be an option if we were living in Florida and wanted something for the ocean, or if we were on a very large lake. But their 17' and 18' craft seem to perform well and hold up to use on lakes like Lanier. So here's my list of manufacturers that are within the price range and feature sets I'm looking for in a 17' or 18' runabout: - Bayliner - Sea Ray - Ebb Tide - Glastron - Montery My initial research on these (based on specs and features) has me leaning towards Bayliner, Glastron and Sea Ray at the moment. I'm looking for anyone out there with personal experiences on any of these in fresh water. Speak up, please.