Bearkill
New Member
- May 5, 2016
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- Boat Info
- Currently looking at a 1999 215 Express and 1988 Seville 21 Mid Cabin.
- Engines
- Boatless
Hello Everyone,
I'm new to CSR and new to boating as well. Have spent many hours looking at boats and have settled in on Sea Ray as the best make for my needs, somewhat because there are so many used ones out there to choose from. Looking currently at a '88 Seville 21 Mid Cabin (model 210MC I think) and a 1999 215 Express Cruiser. Boat will be used on the LIS around CT and Long Island. I really like the cabin on the Seville but have heard that the lack of deck seating is a drawback. On the other hand, I have heard that the 215 is better for waterskiing and cruising the LIS, but also that the cuddy cabin is so small that most owners just use it for storage and the porta potty.
I am aware of the bigger Sea Ray models that offer much more spacious cabins AND ample seating up top, but I am constrained by a maximum boat length of 21' at the moment based on my current boat slip assignment.
Would welcome any and all advice on what to buy, and what NOT to buy. Is a 1988 Seville likely to still be a solid boat, or too old at this point? Thanks.
I'm new to CSR and new to boating as well. Have spent many hours looking at boats and have settled in on Sea Ray as the best make for my needs, somewhat because there are so many used ones out there to choose from. Looking currently at a '88 Seville 21 Mid Cabin (model 210MC I think) and a 1999 215 Express Cruiser. Boat will be used on the LIS around CT and Long Island. I really like the cabin on the Seville but have heard that the lack of deck seating is a drawback. On the other hand, I have heard that the 215 is better for waterskiing and cruising the LIS, but also that the cuddy cabin is so small that most owners just use it for storage and the porta potty.
I am aware of the bigger Sea Ray models that offer much more spacious cabins AND ample seating up top, but I am constrained by a maximum boat length of 21' at the moment based on my current boat slip assignment.
Would welcome any and all advice on what to buy, and what NOT to buy. Is a 1988 Seville likely to still be a solid boat, or too old at this point? Thanks.