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Hatchman

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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

 

 

 

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