06-18-2021, 06:06 AM
Last year I was in the same place you are when we landed on our ‘99 4000 with Cats. So much of what you’ll ultimately decide on is personal preferences, but can offer two points…
1. Don’t forget living/playing space. How will you use the boat? I’d let this be the primary driver. You can add a bow thruster, but if the family hates sleeping arrangements or seating up top, whether it has Cummins or Cats doesn’t matter.
2. Prioritize the “must haves.” My list was practically identical to yours. Ended up with immaculately cared for Cats and no bow thruster. In the end with engines, it’s more about how they’ve been cared for. And if I had a bow thruster would I use it? I guess. But certainly don’t miss it. The boats quite maneuverable.
Good luck and keep us posted. The shopping is fun, but summer days on the water are funner
1. Don’t forget living/playing space. How will you use the boat? I’d let this be the primary driver. You can add a bow thruster, but if the family hates sleeping arrangements or seating up top, whether it has Cummins or Cats doesn’t matter.
2. Prioritize the “must haves.” My list was practically identical to yours. Ended up with immaculately cared for Cats and no bow thruster. In the end with engines, it’s more about how they’ve been cared for. And if I had a bow thruster would I use it? I guess. But certainly don’t miss it. The boats quite maneuverable.
Good luck and keep us posted. The shopping is fun, but summer days on the water are funner
