whatever happened to affordable fast boats?

[altamate]

The point is not how rich someone is, it is how smart they are. Toys I pay cash for, be it small boats or large boats. I started out with a CV18 Glasstron and paid for it.

I don’t borrow for toys either, title of thread is about what happened to affordable fast boats? I don’t think your boat or anything like it is affordable for most and that’s OK. I’m not complaining about 30 foot or bigger twin engine cats being kind of pricey, they always have been.

What is available at the next level or two down that average guy can buy on today’s pay check?

Willing to buy used, but less than 5 yrs old. Will $60,000 get it done? Should be able to seat 6 or more and do 80mph with 2-3people in it.