Crownline Boats

Drummer Boy · 09-29-2004, 11:34 AM

I was wondering what kind of feedback might be out there concerning Channel Marine and the Crown Line boating line.

robjnh · 09-29-2004, 12:41 PM

Loved the boat. I had a 202br before I bought a ski boat. Had it for three seasons and never had a problem. Check out crownline.com great owners group and lots of info. Channel treated me very well. I would narrow down the size you want and take 2 or 3 different boats out. Test drives are half the fun.......
Good Luck

Highlander · 09-29-2004, 07:03 PM

We bought a BR180 from Channel new in 2003, this was our second summer with it and it has be a great boat. The fit and finnish are good along with the interior upholstery. The whole group at Channel have also been great to deal with, very helpful and the service department is always accomodating. I would highly recommend them, the web-site is a very good source of info also.

KTO · 10-01-2004, 02:07 PM

I think they are more middle-of-the-line type of boats. I also think that Sea Ray and Cobalt are the top two. (However, Sea Ray is a much better value than Cobalt, I believe!)

robjnh · 10-01-2004, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KTO

I think they are more middle-of-the-line type of boats. I also think that Sea Ray and Cobalt are the top two. (However, Sea Ray is a much better value than Cobalt, I believe!)

For the record I know own a Malibu but for some reason everyone in NE thinks Crownline is an average boat. The are actually one of the best you can buy.

Not sure what size you are looking at so here is two ratings:

http://www.jdpower.com/cc/boats/jdpa...oatRatings.jsp 16-19ft

http://www.jdpower.com/cc/boats/jdpa...oatRatings.jsp 20-29 ft

JD Power alone is not a reason to buy but something you may want to consider........

Rob

KTO · 10-04-2004, 09:19 PM

I was just posting my personal opinion--I may have put it more as if it were stats--so sorry!

09-29-2004, 11:34 AM	#1
Drummer Boy Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Crownline Boats I was wondering what kind of feedback might be out there concerning Channel Marine and the Crown Line boating line.

09-29-2004, 12:41 PM	#2
robjnh Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and Nashua, NH Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	owned one Loved the boat. I had a 202br before I bought a ski boat. Had it for three seasons and never had a problem. Check out crownline.com great owners group and lots of info. Channel treated me very well. I would narrow down the size you want and take 2 or 3 different boats out. Test drives are half the fun....... Good Luck

09-29-2004, 07:03 PM	#3
Highlander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 74 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Happy with Crownline We bought a BR180 from Channel new in 2003, this was our second summer with it and it has be a great boat. The fit and finnish are good along with the interior upholstery. The whole group at Channel have also been great to deal with, very helpful and the service department is always accomodating. I would highly recommend them, the web-site is a very good source of info also.

10-04-2004, 09:19 PM	#6
KTO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 391 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 26 Posts	Sorry! I was just posting my personal opinion--I may have put it more as if it were stats--so sorry!

10-01-2004, 02:07 PM	#4
KTO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 391 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 26 Posts	I think they are more middle-of-the-line type of boats. I also think that Sea Ray and Cobalt are the top two. (However, Sea Ray is a much better value than Cobalt, I believe!)