WTB - Everglades, Whaler, Edgewater

[Pearl Diver]

To my knowledge - Pursuit is a nice boat, but it will go straight to the bottom. Not an option with small children.

Who told you that BS?

Which part do you deem BS? That Pursuit is a nice boat or that it is not unsinkable or that it is not an option with small children?

Regardless - it is not an option for me and as the buyer in this case as it pertains to this thread that is all that matters.

With all due respect to you, the buyer. I feel that the only intelligent decision to make for yourself and your family would include your preferences and absolutes. The decision you make is your own and I respect that. I also acknowledge that the "events" that cause rapid descent or "sinking" are typically a by product of ignorance or unsafe practices. For instance, a through hull failing offshore (why would you have the wife and two small children offshore?), or maybe a collision, they cause boats to sink all the time, right? What about a power failure in a stiff head/ quarter sea? That would cause you to flip,the boat floats and so do you...BUT you might float in a different direction. There are a few reasons for this response, the most important being that you cannot compare a Volvo with side curtain air-bags to an "unsinkable boat"...Next, Cracker Larry is an asset in my opinion! His word is sage, when he speaks on a matter, you may want to inquire as to what he has to say!

Best of luck to you in your search and please forgive my grammar. I will try to attach a link of my nieces on my Pursuit 2270CC.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=31468895&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=46200316&id=1415150104

[pmagrady]

Just so you are aware, Pursuits have foam flotation. I doubt that "straight to the bottom" is an option. That being said, enjoy boat hunting.

[JustFishOne]

Pearl - thank you for the reply. For me it is just piece of mind. Level flotation when swamped is something I want since I recognize that my skills as a captain - albeit better than many - are not that of a waterman. The most common reason for a sinking is a through-hull fitting failure - something I will certainly not see in time. I just don't want to have to worry about it.

As far as CL being an asset - OK if you say so, but exactly what did he contribute to the thread with his "question"?

Mr. Pat - in looking at their website - they may be unsinkable - but they make no mention of it. Anyway - I don't look at a boat that would go straight to the bottom necessarily a bad thing at all. It was a poorly written comment. For me it means its for a more experienced and competent person - that's all. It wasn't meant as a slight to Pursuit - it was meant to be clear that for me it is not an option.

P.S. I love the Gore editorial.

Edited August 17, 2010 by JustFishOne

[Pearl Diver]

The comment about CL was in reference to posts here and on a local to me forum. He is very knowledgeable in most facets of boating/boat building etc... Best of luck in your search!!!

PD