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Old 06-17-2002, 09:05 PM
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what is the general opinion of the chesapeake line
by steiger craft, I have been seriously looking at the 23'.
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It's a nice looking boat!




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I only have second hand info for you that I've mostly seen on other web sites:

heavy, rough riding hulls that are as strong as a brick house. The hulls are guaranteed to last for 1000 years, or the boat owners natural life (what ever comes first).
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That's DEAD on. The will last 1000's years. Lifetime warranty, including commercial use, the only builder in the industry that offers this (as far as I've ever herd anyway).

Great looking, dry boats, not rocket ships, but if you wanna get there and back, this is the hull.

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I have the Block Island version of Steiger's 23. Great boat that will take you anywhere you would want to go in a 23. I don't agree with the rough ride comment - the 23 is the softest riding of the Steiger lineup with more deadrise than the 21 or 25 hulls.

Not sure where you are located, but I encourage you to take a trip to Bellport to see how they build these. Informative, educational, and a ton of fun for anyone who loves boats.

Let me know if want to know any specifics.
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I heard good things about these boats. I passed when I found they put aluminum gas tanks below deck with no access for replacement and the tank is not guaranteed for life. May or may not matter to you.
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Cooper,

That is a BEAUTIFUL boat there - thanks for the pic!!!

JAMES B - Sorry I can't help on the opinions but lots of folks here speak VERY highly of them!

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As a comparison try checking out a Parker 23 Sport Cabin D/V. Another good boat although they no longer offer an I/O option.

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That is a sharp looking boat with clean, "salty" lines.

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Old 06-20-2002, 08:31 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for the answers. the parker is the next boat on my list but I am still very partial to the steiger. everyone seems to have similar opinions on these boats. I think it will take the place of my 20'grady wa perfectly.
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That's some serious iron there.

"I'm gonna build me a boat, with these two hands, she'll be a fair curve from a noble plan" Guy Clark

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