MonacoMike
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- Sep 15, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 2000 Cruisers 3870
8.2 Mercs
- Engines
- 85 Sea Ray Monaco 197
260hp Alpha 1
I currently have a 1985 SR 197 Monaco. For those that do not know, she is the equivalent to a 21' bowrider. It runs great but is starting to get pretty old so I am beginning to learn what might make the best replacement.
The Goals:
More freeboard and stability for Lake Michigan.
A small usable head for the Admiral and her friends.
At least as fast as the Monaco that runs 50 mph.
8'6" beam and trailer.
Under $25k and would love something at the $15k level.
No older than 1995.
Prefer MPI.
Have looked at Cobalt 252, Chap 256. What SR best replicates those?
MM
The Goals:
More freeboard and stability for Lake Michigan.
A small usable head for the Admiral and her friends.
At least as fast as the Monaco that runs 50 mph.
8'6" beam and trailer.
Under $25k and would love something at the $15k level.
No older than 1995.
Prefer MPI.
Have looked at Cobalt 252, Chap 256. What SR best replicates those?
MM