What are some quality boat brands for a nice cruiser/deck boat?

Question

Me and my brother are thinking about getting a boart next summer. We've looked online at all types and brands of boats. I can't seem to find a website that has reviews on boats. Our main use for the boat will be too cruise the lake with friends and family and to anchor it at a bay or island and sit out and relax. We're looking at probably a 20 foot boat. We've looked at some Sea Rays, Mariah's and Glastrons. We really love how the Mariah's look so we may lean towards that, but we'd like to get some opinions on that or maybe other boats. If anyone can let me know what their thoughts and experiences are we'd greatly appreciate it. Also we want a boat with a descent amount of room on it. I've been on many 18' boats and I think they're too small. Also I have a SUV that I will use to haul the boat. I know size matters as far as pulling the boat. Let me know guys/gals. Thanks.

FYI, we don't want to spend more then 20,000-21,000 and no older then a 2004

Answer 1

Look into the towing capacity of your SUV, once you have that in-hand you can determine the length of boat you can tow

Ive been on Mariah's and they are nice, I own a Maxum and its nice as well. I like the crownline, and sea-ray as well. I would start by looking up used boats on craigslist in your area-you can look up various parts of the states for good deals on used an fairly new boats-you never know what you will run across.