Crevalle new boat advice needed.
 

So I am finally in the market for a new/used boat. Been looking around and saw these new "Crevalle" 23 and 25 bay boats that seem to meet all of my needs.

I am looking for versatility. My number one target is Specks, but I like to hit the rigs on calm days out of Fourchon or Venice. On the occasion I will make the pilgrimage to BL, but i live in the east so Lake P., Rigolets, and Point-a-la-hache are my stomping grounds. I also like to go pleasure boating from time to time with the family down in Manchac and Springfield.

Budget is/was $300/month...until I saw the Crevalle. Wife and I love it and it seems to fit our needs, but I don't know anyone that has used one. I heard the designer came from Pursuit.

Any alternatives I should look for or go for broke and get what I want?

Sparky

I strongly considered the Crevalles when looking at bay boats. They seem to be a very nice boat. I have not ridden in one yet. For a number of reasons I finally narrowed my choice down to a Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bay. Of all the boats I looked at the Pure Bay seemed to be the best overall boat for the money. They have a ton of standard features and I have crawled all over several of the and the layout is great and the overall quality is top notch. I also sea trialed one and was very impressed.

Just my thoughts. The one thing that pushed me away from the Crevalle was their weight. Fairly heavy boat for that size and think it would impact real draft more than what I was looking for.

Good luck.

Great choice on the blue wave. I am very impressed with mine.

That Crevalle got some weight to it.. 23'=2800lb, 25' 3100lb with no motor.

Sparky

To answer your most important question: Life if is too short to mess around. Go for broke and get what you want!!

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That crevalle looks like a nice boat.
I am in the same position as you. I’m planning on selling my blazer bay soon. I want something to take the family out in one day, fish specks and reds the next, and run out for snapper and aj's when the weather allows.
I would really love another offshore boat but it is not practical, epically for pulling the kids in the tube.
I have been looking at the new 24bx Sea hunt or used Everglades 243.
I think the Crevalle now an option. Do you have a price range on the 25'?
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its not what you asked about, but i came across these the other day that might be of interest, I know nothing about the brands though.

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/boa/4606074821.html - bumble bee

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/bod/4595342095.html - black water

i will sell you my 240ltspro triton

I would think about that boat but look at my sports teams and that will tell you why we couldn't possibly do business together. :rotfl:

Sportsman 227 Bay Master really nice boat priced right, fit and finish and wiring really well done with a great layout.

as long as you arent a michigan fan we r good lol

Sorry I HATE the OSU. They got a BCS bowl bid a few years back with an undeserving 10-2 record while my BSU Broncos got snubbed with a perfect season.

Now you are probably a right nice guy but sorry no can do. :*****:

so your going to pass on a nice boat purely because the other guy likes a team you don't like? sorry but that's just WAY beyond silly, but to each his own :confused:

im sure its not like the boat is painted in his school colors or anything :rolleyes:

It's because Boise state sucks, bottom line .perfect season they got lucky . In 2 years there will be another "Boise state" that everyone is hyped up about. I wanna see consistency over years and years like tOSU has

:rolleyes::rolleyes:I'm pretty sure they messin around.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

lol ok, I just take people at their word by what they say and you cant tell intent on the internet

I really do like the pure Bay 24, gonna have to take some test drives. Decided to go for something new for financing, warranty and dealership backing purposes.

Anyone want to show off their Bluewave and take me on a trout trip? We'll split the costs.

Keakar - yes I am just messing with fishingpox. :)

fishingpox - If you think consistency is important (I agree) perhaps you should see who has the most wins in FBS in the 2000s. Hint - it aint the OSU. :smokin:

OP - sorry for the derail. Good luck finding a ride on a bluewave. I think you will be very impressed. :cool::cool:

I looked at a Sportsman a couple months ago and was impressed with the features and finish quality. I was surprised I had not heard them mentioned more after seeing them.

Sportsman definitely has something going. Good build for the price.

Checkout the Robalo Cayman. They come in 20' 22' and 24'. They have some family friend options like the Crevalle.

http://www.robalo.com/2014/robalo/Ro...d=49&page=home

I don't know much about them, but they are a good looking boat with lots of nice features.

2000's ptttf im talking history like back when there wasnt tv lol

Take this crap to the sports section. The OP didn't ask about sports teams!

Wow, I may be stuck on this boat now! Has all of the options that I like about the Crevalle for a better price! Thanks for the insight!

Same thing I was thinking.
Found a few on the i net. Sticker price is right at 70K

If you are willing to spend $70K then you really should look at a Blue Wave. You can get a fully loaded 2400 Pure Bay out the door for a grand over that.

heck if he is willing to spend $70k then he ought to consider this deal:

http://gulfport.craigslist.org/boa/4601002438.html

its a brand new premium quality boat at a used boat price tag

This might be a really good deal. Now that said:

1. This is almost a 3 year old boat. May be in mint condition but it is used no matter how you slice it.
2. There is just a little jump in money to go from $70K to $100. Like almost 50%.

Now again that probably is a good price for a YF.

it looks like it.

it is my understanding they are well worth every penny because you just cant buy a better built boat or one that is of any better quality then a YF but that is also why they demand such a high price and resale value.

I am looking to spend less than $50k, the Robalo starts at $36k

S T F U

looks like a nice boat but the 150 they have in their "deal" is way underpowered for that heavy a boat

not sure what it is rated for but I would have to agree with your opinion since just about all the 22-24" bay boats I see are running 225-300hp motors.

its rated for 250hp and that's what I would suggest you get them to put on it, maybe a 225hp if your trying to save some money

They have a good Boat Builder on the website. I agree, the 150 is way under powered, but the 200 should be plenty to keep my budget where I need it and still give me a few need options (Trolling motor)

You will also want it get it with a 36v trolling motor system. That 70lb thrust they show on the website is a joke for that boat

Looked at that one on boat trader the other day. It is a hell of a boat

Do your research with actual owners on the hull truth.

Well, my budget got cut in half...decided to go Aluminum. Going to test drive a Grizzly 2072 with a Mercury 115 4-stroke. Seems to be what my new budget will allow. No running offshore (Sans liquid courage), but it will keep me at "bay" until my budget gets renewed in a few years.

you can find a decent used fiberglass bay boat for 1/2 the price of those new, if you want to go that route

The finance company is being hard so they only want to finance new.