We have been comparing Carvers to Maxum and SeaRay and have liked the Carvers better - partly because they seem to be more solidly put together.

Are maxum boats any good. There are proscons to ALL boats. Brunswick is a publicly traded company that must deliver value to shareholders. Donzi Baja Commander Cats Fountains Scaraab.

Maxum is an entry level boat but still decent. Brands such as Crownline and Chapparrel would be way higher on my list than Sea Ray. If the motor has been well taken care of then its good deal.

Look up the NADA value. Performance would be a whole other category for me. You mentioned a few makes of boats that were good.

Good luck with your search. Of course the meridian fit and finish is more advance than maxum. Maxums have had alot of problems throughout the years.

There are a few other makes of boats that seem to have been common out here in California that werent on your list. Maxum was a subsidiary of the Brunswick Boat Group a division of the Brunswick Corporation which manufactured recreational boats. With Cobalt Formula being at the top.

Take it for a test drive ask for service records have a reputable shop look it over make the seller pay half. Maxums are good boats and they have a nice ride. Reports are that it was the companys intention to convert Maxum into a builder of mid-sized medium quality boats.