merc 3.0 stalls

[jt3kids]

Thanks all. Just got back from vacation. The boat ran fine the rest of the week. mornings, and early evenings where the best for the little old boat. Kids still had a good time though. we got down to Alton sand bar, and up to Meredith. Didn't travel across the lake though. Maybe next year. My son was impressed with all the Formulas, Baja's, Cigarette boats. I posted a new thread on another post, but any Ideas on an upgrade for next year? I can sell mine for about 2800, and I'd invest about 5000. What can I get for about 8000, that is small enough to tow to a local lake, but also handle Winnipesaukee? Possibly a bowrider that can handle about 8 people? Thanks for any advice.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by jt3kids

Thanks all. Just got back from vacation. The boat ran fine the rest of the week. mornings, and early evenings where the best for the little old boat. Kids still had a good time though. we got down to Alton sand bar, and up to Meredith. Didn't travel across the lake though. Maybe next year. My son was impressed with all the Formulas, Baja's, Cigarette boats. I posted a new thread on another post, but any Ideas on an upgrade for next year? I can sell mine for about 2800, and I'd invest about 5000. What can I get for about 8000, that is small enough to tow to a local lake, but also handle Winnipesaukee? Possibly a bowrider that can handle about 8 people? Thanks for any advice.

I went for a spin on Winni in a 2004 Glastron 195 on Friday. Handled the wake chop pretty nicely. I imagine a 19 foot boat would be in your price range, OK for much of the lake on decent weather/low boat volume days, and still be easily trailered. Wait until after Labor day for the best prices. For the rougher days, 23 feet is about the minimum you could operate on-plane most of the time. That size represents a big jump in tow vehicle requirements and price though.