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[MiddlepointBight]

I am looking for a new family friendly boat and have many of the same requirements that Raincity had - the most stringent is outboard only.

This Monaro 27 is not outboard but checks so many other boxes. I would need to add a big bench seat behind the two helm seats.

I’ve never stepped foot on a Monaro. Any input from members. Is this worth exploring?

Is a diesel inboard such an awful thing? Seems like this is a boat that has been pampered over the years.

Thoughts? Thank you

https://boatingfreedom.com/boats/Monaro-27 SE Hardtop-9743789/

Monaros are good solid boats - solid west coast hull made in Steveson, for west coast waters. I was close to getting one over the years, but my Hourston obsession runs deep haha.

My only critique (which could also be viewed as a benefit) is that I find the beam to be a little narrow. The narrower beam does provide better performance in head-on seas, but I like have a little more east-west room for my purposes. Beam width is definitely less of an issue in the Monaro 27' (I was moreso looking at Monaro 21s and 23s), mind you.

You'd be stoked on that rig. She looks great. Take her for a sea trial for the full family and see how it feels! All the best.

 

[kaelc]

I am looking for a new family friendly boat and have many of the same requirements that Raincity had - the most stringent is outboard only.

This Monaro 27 is not outboard but checks so many other boxes. I would need to add a big bench seat behind the two helm seats.

I’ve never stepped foot on a Monaro. Any input from members. Is this worth exploring?

Is a diesel inboard such an awful thing? Seems like this is a boat that has been pampered over the years.

Thoughts? Thank you

https://boatingfreedom.com/boats/Monaro-27 SE Hardtop-9743789/

Another option. https://www.facebook.com/share/16rs34thpq/ but again 2 seats undercover? Engines on warranty for another year as well. The trailer option is a nice 22k$ option, you could tow her to Bamfield, Nootka or the North Island a couple times a year.

2004 Pursuit 2870 walkaround​

CA$184,500
Listed 11 hours ago in Richmond, BC

 

[Max123]

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Lifetimer aluminum boat 27’​

CA$159,000
Listed 2 hours ago in Qualicum Beach, BC

with trailer and low hours. Not listed with an unrealistic broker. @Sailfish25 I know it's not what you are looking for but this is good value in my opinion. Sell the trailer for close to 10k if you don't need it.

Similar boat/setup - Better photos for comparison - but way different price:

2007 Lifetimer 27ft Discovery Twin outboard - boats - by owner - craigslist

🚤 For Sale: Lifetimer 2700 Discovery Series – $225,000 CAD West Coast Proven. Ocean Ready. Fresh Water Kept. This is your chance to own a Lifetimer 2700 Discovery Series, one of the most capable and...

vancouver.craigslist.org

Very nice with the proper separate / standup head

 

[kaelc]

Similar boat/setup - Better photos for comparison - but way different price:

2007 Lifetimer 27ft Discovery Twin outboard - boats - by owner - craigslist

🚤 For Sale: Lifetimer 2700 Discovery Series – $225,000 CAD West Coast Proven. Ocean Ready. Fresh Water Kept. This is your chance to own a Lifetimer 2700 Discovery Series, one of the most capable and...

vancouver.craigslist.org

Very nice with the proper separate / standup head

Yeah, and it doesn't have the rear steering station or crane. Both probably 20k options.

 

[Aces]

I am looking for a new family friendly boat and have many of the same requirements that Raincity had - the most stringent is outboard only.

This Monaro 27 is not outboard but checks so many other boxes. I would need to add a big bench seat behind the two helm seats.

I’ve never stepped foot on a Monaro. Any input from members. Is this worth exploring?

Is a diesel inboard such an awful thing? Seems like this is a boat that has been pampered over the years.

Thoughts? Thank you

https://boatingfreedom.com/boats/Monaro-27 SE Hardtop-9743789/

The smell from a diesel motor is unappealing to some

 

[Rain City]

The smell from a diesel motor is unappealing to some

Yes! It's obnoxious actually.

 

[Pearl dog]

2001 C dory Tomcat w/ 2012 suzuki 140's - boats - by owner - craigslist

This is the earlier version of the tomcat without pods etc. A great family and fishing boat. High sides, level deck, good stability and large cockpit make it great for exploring with a family(approx...

vancouver.craigslist.org

Kitty cat

 

[Aquaholic]

The days when maximizing the dance floor was a priority.

Used Sold 1992 Sea Sport Sea Master 2700 at Islands Marine Center

SALE PENDING This boat was featured in Lethal Weapon 4. It is a unique Sea Sport Sea Master equipped with an upper flybridge. The self-bailing aft deck is huge, with lots of storage underfoot, including three storage holds for gear or fish. Inside...

www.islandsmarinecenter.com

 

[Max123]

Boat + Lethal Weapon: there is definitely an 'Always Sunny in Philadelphia' joke in there somewhere. Might as well rename it the 'Implications'

 

[Rain City]

The days when maximizing the dance floor was a priority.

Used Sold 1992 Sea Sport Sea Master 2700 at Islands Marine Center

SALE PENDING This boat was featured in Lethal Weapon 4. It is a unique Sea Sport Sea Master equipped with an upper flybridge. The self-bailing aft deck is huge, with lots of storage underfoot, including three storage holds for gear or fish. Inside...

www.islandsmarinecenter.com

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Not a great pod candidate. It'll snap in half for sure.

 

[brutus]

I sold my commander with 1900 hours on the original 1992 Volvo's for $125. That did come with a spare $20k 100lb drive though. Because that's a necessary spare part apparently.

The smell from a diesel motor is unappealing to some

My wife hated mine, noisy too, oh and real PoS too lol

 

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Interesting. Seems underpowered but did the original 350 have 230hp? Doubt it.

 

[brutus]

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Interesting. Seems underpowered but did the original 350 have 230hp? Doubt it.

Ya you would think it’s light on power, but the work done to get to there crazy, spider web is kind of sketchy

 

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Interesting. Seems underpowered but did the original 350 have 230hp? Doubt it.

“Interesting” is generous lmao

 

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Interesting. Seems underpowered but did the original 350 have 230hp? Doubt it.

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Interesting. Seems underpowered but did the original 350 have 230hp? Doubt it.

Over 235k “invested” and some members feel boats from 2000 are too old!

 

[Pearl dog]

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Monaro Price drop

 

[Pearl dog]

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Monaro at the Monaro shop

 

[Bill 310]

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Lifetimer aluminum boat 27’​

CA$159,000
Listed 2 hours ago in Qualicum Beach, BC

with trailer and low hours. Not listed with an unrealistic broker. @Sailfish25 I know it's not what you are looking for but this is good value in my opinion. Sell the trailer for close to 10k if you don't need it.

When we looked at Lifetimers a lot had plywood decking.

As I remember aluminum decking was an upgrade

 

[kaelc]

When we looked at Lifetimers a lot had plywood decking.

As I remember aluminum decking was an upgrade

Yeah, I'd be surprised with the steering and dingy crane options if they didn't have aluminum floors but the paint is pretty bad on it.