235 Conquest v. Eastern Sisu 22
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:35 pm
I am looking for a new boat, 22 to 24-feet in length, with a cuddy cabin that will be more seaworthy than my 2002 Stingray 240CS when in seas of two to three feet and winds of 12 to 14 knots. I think a downeast boat or a bass boat or a fishing boat would be more stable and still have room for an occasional overnight.
I am considering an Eastern Sisu 22, a Grady White 208 Adventure, a Grady White 228 Seafarer, Boston Whaler 23 CONQUEST (prior to 2005) or 235 CONQUEST.
Q1: would a semi-displacement hull like an Eastern, an F. L .Tripp, or a Crosby--downeast or bass boats--handle seas of two to three feet better than planing hull boats like a Grady-White or a Boston Whaler?
Q2: how long do hulls last if they've been maintained?
Q3: is there concern for buying a hull that is 20 to 25-years old?
Q4: how many engine hours would you expect from a maintained 125 to 150-HP engine?
Q5: is an engine service life of 1,200 to 1,500-hours (or 25-years at 50 to 60-hours per season) a reasonable expectation before re-powering becomes necessary?
I boat in Salem, Massachusetts. Please give me your thoughts on the boats I am considering.
Regards,
Alex
I am considering an Eastern Sisu 22, a Grady White 208 Adventure, a Grady White 228 Seafarer, Boston Whaler 23 CONQUEST (prior to 2005) or 235 CONQUEST.
Q1: would a semi-displacement hull like an Eastern, an F. L .Tripp, or a Crosby--downeast or bass boats--handle seas of two to three feet better than planing hull boats like a Grady-White or a Boston Whaler?
Q2: how long do hulls last if they've been maintained?
Q3: is there concern for buying a hull that is 20 to 25-years old?
Q4: how many engine hours would you expect from a maintained 125 to 150-HP engine?
Q5: is an engine service life of 1,200 to 1,500-hours (or 25-years at 50 to 60-hours per season) a reasonable expectation before re-powering becomes necessary?
I boat in Salem, Massachusetts. Please give me your thoughts on the boats I am considering.
Regards,
Alex