QUINTREX/STACER OR SEA RAY

[blackwasp]

hello all

I posted this on a ls1 forum and a helpful member led me here. ;D
ok, i thought a few members here might`ve had experience with these boats ,so i thought i would get some advice.

i have between 25-30k to spend on a little bowrider.i have narrowed it down to 3 boats.
quintrex 5.00-5.30m freedom sports 75-90hp outboard
stacer 5.00-5.30 easy rider 75-90hp outboard
sea ray 180 le 135hp inboard

does anyone have any experiences with these boats?

i`ve only ever owned outboards,what`s the fuel usage like on the inboard searay?
i know the fibreglass boats have a smoother ride than ally boats.
i will be doing 7o% cruising/family stuff and 30% fishing.

any positive/negative comments appreciated.

p.s i know quinny/stacer are owned by same company.

thanks in advance.

[fishingrod]

Hi Blackwasp
This is "that" LS1 member here #;D
Good to see you found this site !
Welcome to Ausfish
Rod

[NQCairns]

Is that sea ray a dedicated bow rider from the states if it is the one I am thinking about no-one will dare to ride up the front in anything more than a ripple without a Kidney belt even then they wont do it twice.
I am sure the other two would have far more accommodating hulls considering where their pedigree stems - us fisherman are tough on those points.

[CHRIS_aka_GWH]

the quinnie has a nicer finish than the stacer but you'll pay for it. A the last boat show the quinnies also had fairly nifty kill tank aka beer & ice tanks under floor between the drivers seat etc.

For the extra cruisin' percentage given the aluminium options I'd go the quinnie

but overall the searay has to have it - a little smaller but if the price is similar & given you want it as a cruising boat go f/glass, & stern drive quality. Remember though its glass so you'll need to respect it.

[boatboy50]

Hey,

You can't be serious. NEVER have I heard these boats compared!

All depends on price.

The Searay will give a far better ride than the two tinnies, but if its been moored or not looked after the sterndrive WILL give you problems.

The finish and fitout on the Searay will leave the other two for dead.

Good luck, and take a close look at all three boats.

Regards

Darren