Looking into the 250CR

[Justin 0]

Hi all,

 

After searching the internet for the last week for Monterey boat information (of which, compared to higher profile companies, there is little), I was pleased to come acrossed this board. My name is Justin and I'm 23 years old living in Mass... and looking to buy my first boat! My family boated for several years in 2 different Bayliners, so I started my search there. I am somewhat limited on funds (I know, why am I taking up boating then!?) and Bayliner had a few different cruisers in my price range. Then my father informed me that his company had just recently become a Monterey dealer and I should check them out... needless to say I'm now leaning towards the Monterey 250CR over the 245 or 265 Bayliners. Has anyone here been out on a 250CR? Even seen it for that matter? Right now the only dealer in my area doesn't have any cruisers in stock yet. My fiance and I are looking for a smallish boat that we can handle by ourselves but still have friends on for day trips or spend nights on without feeling too cramped. Would this fit the bill? How does it stack up?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Justin

[tom245 0]

Hi ! I bought my 245 cruiser new in 2003. (exact same boat, different name) After five seasons and about 180 hours, I have no real complaints. If you have any specific questions about the boat, let me know. I boat in the L.I. Sound. With two adults and two kids,sleeping does get somewhat cramped.

But with just two ,it's not too bad. Tom

[Dan 0]

Hi all,

 

After searching the internet for the last week for Monterey boat information (of which, compared to higher profile companies, there is little), I was pleased to come acrossed this board. My name is Justin and I'm 23 years old living in Mass... and looking to buy my first boat! My family boated for several years in 2 different Bayliners, so I started my search there. I am somewhat limited on funds (I know, why am I taking up boating then!?) and Bayliner had a few different cruisers in my price range. Then my father informed me that his company had just recently become a Monterey dealer and I should check them out... needless to say I'm now leaning towards the Monterey 250CR over the 245 or 265 Bayliners. Has anyone here been out on a 250CR? Even seen it for that matter? Right now the only dealer in my area doesn't have any cruisers in stock yet. My fiance and I are looking for a smallish boat that we can handle by ourselves but still have friends on for day trips or spend nights on without feeling too cramped. Would this fit the bill? How does it stack up?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Justin

 

Justin, first things first...yThe 250CR is an awesome boat. You'll be very happy with it. I will tell you though, your going to pay more for a Monterey but it is definitely a higher quality boat however, I think the Bayliner offers a bit more room down in the cabin. I just traded my 2005 in for a bigger boat so if your interested in looking at a used one, I'll give you my Monterey Dealer's name up here in Southern Maine. You won't be sorry for picking the 250CR.