Any Doral owners out there?

radiocontester · 08-02-2015, 09:16 PM

Hello Folks,

I'm shopping for a 26'-28' cruiser that will be docked on the lake next year and came across a Doral Monticello for sale that looks interesting. Given Doral went out of business a few years ago I'm wondering if it's worth pursuing....especially if support/parts availability is compromised. Any Doral owners out there who could share their experiences post-Doral bankruptcy?

Thanks in advance.

Radiocontester

Buffalo Gal · 09-30-2015, 08:12 AM

I've owned a Doral since mid 90's, a bow rider and, for the past 10 years, a 28 cruiser. The demise of Doral had no impact to me. Doral made the hull and interior. All other systems were supplied by various manufacturers. Maintenance and repair, performed by a competent mechanic, has never been a problem. Parts have never been an issue.
For me, the 28 has been perfect in size and performance for this lake.
Good luck.

radiocontester · 09-30-2015, 08:39 AM

Thanks for the info. I ended up purchasing a Four Winns 278.

stynx55 · 09-30-2015, 12:00 PM

we have a Doral BR20 bowrider, nice boat no issues with anything so far ours is an 08

08-02-2015, 09:16 PM	#1
radiocontester Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern NH Posts: 160 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Any Doral owners out there? Hello Folks, I'm shopping for a 26'-28' cruiser that will be docked on the lake next year and came across a Doral Monticello for sale that looks interesting. Given Doral went out of business a few years ago I'm wondering if it's worth pursuing....especially if support/parts availability is compromised. Any Doral owners out there who could share their experiences post-Doral bankruptcy? Thanks in advance. Radiocontester

09-30-2015, 08:12 AM	#2
Buffalo Gal Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Meredith Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Doral owner I've owned a Doral since mid 90's, a bow rider and, for the past 10 years, a 28 cruiser. The demise of Doral had no impact to me. Doral made the hull and interior. All other systems were supplied by various manufacturers. Maintenance and repair, performed by a competent mechanic, has never been a problem. Parts have never been an issue. For me, the 28 has been perfect in size and performance for this lake. Good luck.

09-30-2015, 08:39 AM	#3
radiocontester Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern NH Posts: 160 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Thanks for the info. I ended up purchasing a Four Winns 278.

09-30-2015, 12:00 PM	#4
stynx55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 70 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	we have a Doral BR20 bowrider, nice boat no issues with anything so far ours is an 08