First of all, I'm a Gambler man through and through, so please don't see this as treason (!!) I love my '92 Intimidator II but after 15 odd years I'm selling it to a friend . . . and were money no object I wouldn't be having this discussion, but it is and I am . . . Here's my dilemma: I want nothing more than to get into a newer Intimidator or 2100 (new is out of the question since the $$$ are too dear) . . . the reality, however, is that it's been hard to find a used 2001-2003 Gambler in my price range - app. $23 - 25K including US exchange (I live in Toronto, Canada), taxes, and transportation costs . . . . . .

So I've been looking at 20' alternatives 2001 or newer - and by the way, the Gambler board is probably the best forum to ask this question since as Gambler owners I believe we share a similar outlook: we don't like mass produced 'cookie cutter' boats, we like our boats to be fast and stylish while offering fishability and a smooth, dry ride - and this led me to do a bit of research on Blazer Boats (202 and 210V), also out of Florida, what do you guys think? I wouldn't put them in the Gambler league but they seem to incorporate a lot of the Gambler qualities (with much better customer service ) at a very reasonable price.

I value your feedback so please give me your opinions of Blazer Boats . . . and for fun, if a Gambler was not an option what would be your second choice?!!