Contender 35 side console

[Bryan A.]

Yeah, I looked at an Intrepid like that that was a little newer. The problem is the cabin, Intrepids in that class sleep two comfortable. What sold me on the Contender 35 is the cabin has a full V birth and two more bunks that fold up on either side when the dinette is converted. I have two children right now maybe a third later. I have not looked physically at a Contender yet but am trying to find a 35 side console locally that I can peek at. The Intrepid is a solid boat and pricey even for used. Thanks for the reply Trayder.

[Finster]

Bryan, I always go threw them pretty thoroughly at the boat shows and I've never been real impressed with their finish work and hardware.
I'm thinking you should go with a 32 Albemarle. Now thats a flawless rig IMO.

[Finster]

I need to go under a bridge, and accomodate the family and FISH. Need outboards, what would you consider? Thanks again.

I missed that the first time.

OK, so blow up the bridge, have the canal dredged and go with the Albi.

[Bryan A.]

Got any explosives.

I would love the Albemarle, drooled over them for many years. The boat itself is just to high for my needs and I have never seen any in that size with outboards. All boat are a compromise I guess. I would think the Contender would be an improvment over my Whitewater any way, maybe not ride wise but fit and finish wise. Plus I have a classis seacraft so I can fix anything

Finster - Got any more pics of the seavette. I am interested in the interior, especially where the potti is mounted. It looks like the center of the v-birth fold up somehow. I would love to duplicate something like that in the Whitewater. Pics or description would be appreciated.

[peterb]

How about some of these options

1. A 27 foot Regulator walk around web page
2. A 28.8 True World Marine (a Reverand Moon special) web page

3. A boat like Jason's 27 foot whaler

What's the bridge height and why onutboar only?

[Bryan A.]

All great boats. Unfortunatley to high for my application. I figure if I can find a baot that fits my needs and I can keep it at my dock. I will save a considerable amount of dockage every year, thus be able to spend more on the boat. Outboards because of low spots in the river.

The bridge is about 6-7' at high tide so I am trying to shoot for that. I can have 12' on a low but the higher the boat the smaller the window to get in and out and I am trying to avoid that. My Whitewater works perfect height wise now but don't we always want bigger boats. Here she is. Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming. So far the Contender looks good. I actually looked at one the other day but it was to new and thus to EXPENSIVE!!!!! 150,000+

I'm thinking I keep the Whitewater for a little longer.

[BA17]

I think you are over thinking this situation, it is simple and straight forward. Buy the Albermarle and move to a bridge free environment.

BA