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rustyb 02-08-2013 07:20 PM

The biggest boat that fits your budget. I fish a 25ft and have no regrets.

Em591991 02-08-2013 07:23 PM

I think I'm going with the triton 24lts pro. Haven't had any neg feedback other then speed. I have kids so I need a big *** boat that rides smooth and handles rough water.

Dink 02-08-2013 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mriguy (Post 547064)
Those Cape Bays are soooooo pretty, I wouldn't want to get it dirty!!

Yeah it is.......I'd kick my wife out and sleep next to it.....she can have het own room

mriguy 02-08-2013 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Em591991 (Post 547069)
I think I'm going with the triton 24lts pro. Haven't had any neg feedback other then speed. I have kids so I need a big *** boat that rides smooth and handles rough water.

Solid choice IMO

ironworker 02-08-2013 07:25 PM

yup what he said ^^^^^^
 
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Originally Posted by rustyb (Post 547067)
The biggest boat that fits your budget. I fish a 25ft and have no regrets.



I got a skeeter zx20 wit a 150 vmax two stroker....I likes...but i was fishin out a 16 foot bass boat before.....

ckinchen 02-08-2013 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jldsc (Post 547038)
I have fished out of a ranger bay 22' and that thing was stuffed, no deck space, very small back deck...very flat running boat and not your go to type of hull for rough days....I own a Haynie now but have had 2 Kenners...I would def. look at the frontier and blackjack and blazer bays for a first time bayboat. My opinion of being in rough water stay away from skeeter and ranger...and that is just an honest opinion.


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Agreed.

rustyb 02-08-2013 07:29 PM

Good choice, everyone that has one likes em.

ckinchen 02-08-2013 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mriguy (Post 547071)
Solid choice IMO

Agreed you should be happy. That boat made my final two.

yigodiver 02-08-2013 07:48 PM

That is what my next will be, but was very impressed with a Trans Cat, we ran in some shallow stuff, some as deep as 6 inches.

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Originally Posted by bjhooper82 (Post 546998)
If I was buying a new boat it would be a Blackjack.


biggun 02-08-2013 07:53 PM

If you like to.. Your welcome to come take a ride in My 24' LTS "FinChaser".. She's Built in all the RIGHT PLACES. and LIKES It a LITTLE ROUGH..

OH Sorry I got carried away... I'm speaking about my former girlfriend... HEHEHEHEHE.....

Montauk17 02-08-2013 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dink (Post 547070)
Yeah it is.......I'd kick my wife out and sleep next to it.....she can have het own room

They are nice but not much cheaper than a skeeter or ranger.....all boats are very expensive these days like eveything else. My vote would be the 24 triton,that is one smooth riding boat in rough seas.

Ray 02-08-2013 08:01 PM

I have a Cobia, built by the same company as Pathfinder. I like it, but it is heavy and has a lot of storage. The more storage you have, the more junk you will collect.
My next boat will be lighter and less storage.
I'd prefer something with a big front and rear deck without the bench seat. I rode in a Majak with comfortable racing seats. Them things were nice.

fishinpox 02-08-2013 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by biggun (Post 547086)
If you like to.. Your welcome to come take a ride in My 24' LTS "FinChaser".. She's Built in all the RIGHT PLACES. and LIKES It a LITTLE ROUGH..

OH Sorry I got carried away... I'm speaking about my former girlfriend... HEHEHEHEHE.....

He has been in mine, this is the guy I told to bring a cricket cage when we waded big lake!!! Lmao

Montauk17 02-08-2013 08:40 PM

Poppin cork rattle trap! Awesome

fishinpox 02-08-2013 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Montauk17 (Post 547099)
Poppin cork rattle trap! Awesome

That was someone else

inchspinner 02-08-2013 09:21 PM

There is a 22' for sale on here now 22'tritonfished it a few times and handles everythingbig lake has to offer

meaux fishing 02-08-2013 11:00 PM

If you want to ride in a 24lts let me know and I'll take you for a spin. IMO best inshore/light offshore boat out there. The 22 is also a solid choice and the one that is for sale on here has been well taken care of.

ckinchen 02-08-2013 11:17 PM

Like I said I think you will love the Triton, well built solid boats. I have to disagree with Meaux but it is all a matter of personal preference. I bought a second Pure Bay 2400 because I felt it was the most well rounded 24+ foot boat under 65K on the market (24 feet 10 inches). It also is 8 to 10K less than a new triton. I have a 300 yam 4 stroke on mine and it has seen 64mph and is as smooth at 64 as it is at 34 which was an issue for my Haynie. The boat comes standard with trim tabs and Lake Area can make you a smoking deal on one if you are intrested. It can also be customized, mine is grey with a black bottom and has racing seats like a Haynie. 3.8MPG at a cruise speed of 44mph.

ckinchen 02-08-2013 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by meaux fishing (Post 547132)
If you want to ride in a 24lts let me know and I'll take you for a spin. IMO best inshore/light offshore boat out there. The 22 is also a solid choice and the one that is for sale on here has been well taken care of.

I can vouch for the 22 triton for sale on the site, the owner took very good care of it and it has very low hours. He had it garage stored since the day he bought it.

Dink 02-08-2013 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Montauk17 (Post 547088)
They are nice but not much cheaper than a skeeter or ranger.....all boats are very expensive these days like eveything else. My vote would be the 24 triton,that is one smooth riding boat in rough seas.

Difference is, you actually get the boat you paid for instead of a name


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