Best Current Brand of Boats

LLCD · Post by **LLCD** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:07 pm

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.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:39 pm

Viking, Hatteras, Paul Mann, Buddy Davis, Tiara... to name a few.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:42 pm

X2 ( less hat)

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:22 pm

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

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:27 pm

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

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:09 pm

Carver,Marquis,Viking Aft Cabin, Tolley, Krogen...and Hatt.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:18 pm

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

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:18 pm

Grand Banks, Hatteras, Carver, SeaRay, Viking, & Formula all make good boats.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:21 pm

Looks like Post is back in the game, I really like their lines.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:26 pm

+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.

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:55 pm

Viking, Black Watch, Post, Formula, Sea Swirl, Crapbalt (they're good I'm just a hater)

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:10 pm

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

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:23 pm

What are people's thoughts on Ocean Yachts?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:36 pm

I like them and would own one

jimbo36 · Post by **jimbo36** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:49 pm

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.