Best entry level glass boat?

[Dark3]

In the 17-18 foot range with a 115-150, and in the 20K ballpark, what boat has the most bang for the buck. Is it the Z-6, the triton pro 17, the margay?

[Polaris425]

The margay is a great little boat. And you can't beat the family owned operated & oriented company. Can't beat the customer service either. Come read around the bass cat section & bass cat owners board & you'll be hooked.

And unless your set on new, you can step up to the Sabre in a few years old model for a good price. Around or less than $20k

For instance. http://bham.craigslist.org/boa/4267801023.html

That Sabre has a lot on it for $16k

[caddyjoe77]

my triton 17 explorer w/115 opti is good, but honestly it is kind of a dog out of the hole when the livewells are full of water.  Take that for what its worth. 

edit: livewell full part

[Deadeye]

I've looked at and considered all of those. Right now I am considering instead going with one of the new Ranger Aluminum 18 fters. Both Triton and Ranger offer a new Aluminum that has the same hull frame and layout with different finishing. The X18 (Triton) and RT 188 (Ranger) both are offered with a 115, are as wide as a glass boat, and run approx 50 mph according to current owners. Both are laid out surprising well and offer more storage than and other 18 ft boat I looked at and will run you in the $20,000 range depending on what extra options you add.

Something to consider.

[Mike Cork]

For that price range I'd highly recommend looking into a used Legend as well. The LE series is a very stable easy to drive boat. For an entry level boat you won't find a safer ride.

[caddyjoe77]

I've looked at and considered all of those. Right now I am considering instead going with one of the new Ranger Aluminum 18 fters. Both Triton and Ranger offer a new Aluminum that has the same hull frame and layout with different finishing. The X18 (Triton) and RT 188 (Ranger) both are offered with a 115, are as wide as a glass boat, and run approx 50 mph according to current owners. Both are laid out surprising well and offer more storage than and other 18 ft boat I looked at and will run you in the $20,000 range depending on what extra options you add.

Something to consider.

My Dad has a 17'10" triton aluminum boat and it works pretty well.  More storage than what you would think, runs about 40 with a 50 4 stroke.  It is not a bad option. 

[oldjim]

My zx190 skeeter was under $30,000 with yamaha 175, with two debth finders,  hydrolic stearing, dual consol, fortex80, trailer with folding tounge, oil bath hubs trailer brakes, all led lights, bullt in rear tie downs two livewell two gas tanks. Super boat with lifetime hull warrenty, love mine.
Oldjim