My story is like most others, just looking for the best boat for the money. I attended many boat shows and sales, searched newspapers and on the net. I had never seen a Stingray before since there are no dealers in the area. While surfing the net, I came across this site. I saw the boat that I wanted and no other would do, a 2001 190LS with a 4.3 Merc. It was carry-over at the dealer, and I couldn't turn it down. Not ever seeing the actual boat, I bought it. After the 19-hour round trip drive, through a snow storm, I got her home. I washed her up and put her in the heated garage. Yes, the wife's suburban sits outside!