[69Viking]

dolfan29 (3/12/2009)I shopping for a new boat and like the Pro Line but I'm hearing some mixed opinions. I always thought they were good boats. What do ya'll think.

Thanks

I would shy away from a boat that has so many rough riding complaints, rough riding boats suck. Take a look at Nautic Star boats. Yes I'm partial because I own one but I spent 3 months online and going to every boat show between Mobile and Panama City before I decided on it. I have rode on a lot of different boats and the Nautic Star Offshore series is a smooth riding quality boat compared to a lot of the others. I've had it for two years now with no complaints. I compared a Nautic Star side by side with a Pro Line and the Pro Line seemed cheaper made and was way more in price. There are other boats that compare to a Pro Line too, look at Sea Hunt and Tidewater, both well made and better priced than Proline. I also used http://www.boattrader.comto research boats. You just select the kind of boat you want and then look at all the different makes in that category. Also think about buying outside of Florida. I saved about $4,000 by purchasing my boat from a dealer in Supply, NC. I think because Florida is the Sunshine state they have a huge mark up on boats in this state. Good luck!