Hatchman 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2011 Hello all, I am a new member to MyMonterey and this is my first post. First of all, I want to say thank you to Monterey for opening up the forum to all comers! This looks to be a great source of info in the search for my next boat. My first, past, and only boat (so far) was a 2006 Stingray 180RX. But since I sold it, I can not access the Stingray website anymore, even though I emailed the company begging and pleading to allow me to stay while I was "in between" ownership. I am currently serving in the armed forces in Iraq, and instead of letting my beloved little runabout sit idly for a year, I sold it with plans to buy an overnighter, for the wife and I to extend our adventure range, upon my return. Stingray said, "no hull number, no more access". Oh well, I will search for other options, and see what I will find. I am very interested in the 250CR. It looks to be close to what the wife and I (no kids) are looking for. Must Have List: 24'-27' Cruiser Good customer satisfaction/reviews Good looking design A/C Microwave/Fridge 5.7L motor or larger +40 mph (GPS) Camper and Bimini Sleep 4 Enclosed head/shower Rowdy (70lb lab mix) friendly steps into cabin 2000 or newer Nice to have: Generator (won't have to dock at night for power) (can use portable) Fixed head/Macerator/Pump out Lightweight, good hull design (faster, better fuel mileage) Windlass w/remote (can drop the anchor from the helm)(can add later) Integrated swim platform (bolt on looks cheap to me) Tall interior (6') Bow sun lounger for Joanne Dual prop (easier to maneuver, more efficient, better mileage) Snap in carpet and no wood floors (Rowdy's nails) Stored out of water, no bottom paint, prefer indoor boatel Thru hull/silent choice/Captain's Call exhaust Hot & Cold shower on swim platform Wet bar on deck Fridge or cooler space on deck Easy access to engine bay GPS/Deep gauge Spotlight with remote from helm So, I will be researching and searching for several more months. But I am saving up and will be buying a cruiser when I get back. It might just be a Monterey! Thank you. Hatchman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites