What kinda boat you got?

[#1BostonFan]

Over 20 but under 30.

Yeah I figured it was in that range.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Yeah I figured it was in that range.

It just depends on what you get with it/ on it. I have the yamaha 115 but you can max it out with a 150 if you want. I got the cushion package which is a huge cushion that fits the entire bow area and the bench across the back. i also got a bimini top for it and a boat cover. Then you throw in the stainless steel prop (which I didn't pop for) and the cost keeps rising all the time.

 

[#1BostonFan]

It just depends on what you get with it/ on it. I have the yamaha 115 but you can max it out with a 150 if you want. I got the cushion package which is a huge cushion that fits the entire bow area and the bench across the back. i also got a bimini top for it and a boat cover. Then you throw in the stainless steel prop (which I didn't pop for) and the cost keeps rising all the time.

Yeah I was surprised when I started checking boat prices and they were as high as they were. I didn't think they were as expensive.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Yeah I was surprised when I started checking boat prices and they were as high as they were. I didn't think they were as expensive.

Sometimes I'd rather have a 16-17 ft bass tracker or something along those lines. There's lots of skinny little rivers here to fish, but I can't get that boat in them safely. As soon as I save up enough dough, I'm going to buy the material to build me a little 14 ft cypress strip boat and throw a 20 horse on the back and hit those rivers.

 

[#1BostonFan]

Sometimes I'd rather have a 16-17 ft bass tracker or something along those lines. There's lots of skinny little rivers here to fish, but I can't get that boat in them safely. As soon as I save up enough dough, I'm going to buy the material to build me a little 14 ft cypress strip boat and throw a 20 horse on the back and hit those rivers.

There ya go.

 

[ktg8trgrl]

Well mine's an 18.5 footer and I would love to have a 21 ft. boat. When you start talking about 23 ft. and up, you're getting into some BIG boats. I love the Seahunt and the Yamaha though. I've had it for 3 years now and have had only 1 problem and my local Seahunt dealer took care of that free of charge.

I would have loved to have had a Pioneer, but it was a little too rich for my blood. Pioneer is a combo between Key West and Scout. At least that's where the owners came from. One from Scout and one from Key West. They make a nice boat with top notch fit and trim which is where Seahunt kind of falls behind. I would recommend staying at 21 and under unless you're absolutely sure you want something bigger. That's a LOT of boat and motor.

we want to be able to go grouper fishing.. we have a 18ft bass tracker and its not big enough for the gulf or ocean.. looking at the 45k range or under.. i would even consider a used boat if the price was right but definetly going to stick with the 4 stroke yamaha motors.. want a 200-250 though.. with a bimini or t top.. would prefer the t top but thats not a deal breaker.. we lookin hard right now.. hope to buy before feb of next year.. i'll shop until i find the right boat with the right price.. im a hard ass like that though.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

If you you want to go offshore I would say go with the T Top for sure. You can't fish around a bimini and you need some shade out there. It's brutal sometimes. And yes, if you're looking to go offshore 21 -23 is ideal. Sounds like you know what you're doing.

 

[#1BostonFan]

Why are boats so expensive? From the amount of money it cost to make it seems like their making crazy profit, but I could be wrong.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

They are

 

[#1BostonFan]

They are

I mean is making a boat so difficult that the price is so high for that reason? I was shocked when I saw decent boats were expensive as nice ass cars. I'm mean your boat was 20-30 grand, that's a nice car.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

yup. Luxury item. They know if you want one you will pay.

 

[#1BostonFan]

yup. Luxury item. They know if you want one you will pay.

Makes sense I guess.

 

[SEC Official]

If you buy one, don't go cheap necessarily.

I spent more on my pursuit.. I could have gotten a much cheaper boat like a Mako (which are still nice) or even went lower to things like Wellcraft, etc..

The difference is... when I wanted to sell my boat after 5 years... I sold it for about $10k less than I bought it for (and it was over $100k)... and there were only 2-3 higher quality boats for sale like mine at the time in Florida. Look online for cheaper boat models and there are hundreds if not thousands for sale.

I sold my boat in under 2 weeks... in fact I had interest just through word of mouth before I actually put it up. I have friends who bought cheap and after 2 years are still sitting on them paying for something they can't get rid of.

And as much as you think you may own a boat forever... that is generally not the case.

 

[JuiceTheGator]

With little kids now, I got rid of my 42' Post a couple years back and bought this li'l sweetheart last year. It's a "Seaway" which is now owned by "Eastern." They make downeast style boat for the sloppy waters up there. It's great for kids because it has a full head for the girls despite being a smaller boat. Good for goofing around as well as going offshore and putting the outriggers down for tuna n such.

 

[noonthirtyjoe]

Boats are not expensive, the engines are, the electronics are, all the little extras you need add up. The boat itself is reasonable. Anyway nice boats guys. I got a steal on mine but it's nothing fancy. But I'm living next to lake Erie now and it really fits my needs.

 

[Rather Be Fishin']

18' Cobra Viper bass boat with 150 Merc

HDS10 and HDS7 with 101lb trolling motor.

Not much else needed except plenty of bags of Roboworms and KVD crankbaits.

 

[MISKO]

1977 16' mirocraft deep v aluminum with a 75hp johnson sea horse ... she aint pretty but she dont take on water and it gets me to the fish .. and the best part is that its paid for

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

18' Cobra Viper bass boat with 150 Merc

HDS10 and HDS7 with 101lb trolling motor.

Not much else needed except plenty of bags of Roboworms and KVD crankbaits.

Where you fishin at brother?

 

[da55bums]

18' extra wide jon with ice cutters on the front with a Go Devil on the back...can run in 4 inches of water and never lose a lower unit....and cut right thru 3 to 4 inches of ice if needed...welded a roll bar in the center....

Ducks fear us.

 

[Rather Be Fishin']

Where you fishin at brother?

Lately I've been fishing Lake Santa Fe. Been catching alot of Largemouth and Sunshine bass. Once the weather gets a little cooler, I'll be fishing Lake Talquin.

What about you?