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I took a little ride down to Sarasota, Florida today to check out the Yellowfin factory. I've been in the market for a new boat for the past 2 years. I've done all of my research and I've been drooling over the Yellowfins. The 24 Bay was a bit out of my price range so Kevin at Yellowfin invited me down to demo the new 21 Hybrid. It is a scaled down version of the 24 Bay hull and words cannot describe how awesome this boat is! The price is a little friendlier than the 24 Bay as well. I loved the demo boat (had a Yamaha 250 SHO on the back) and Kevin is a stand-up guy. Yellowfin puts out an unequalled product and their customer service is equally great. As awesome as the 21 Hybrid is, I pulled the trigger on a BlackJack instead. I'm ordering it from Lake Area Marine. The price is right and the application suits my needs a little better than the 21 Hybrid, not to mention there was a 6 month wait for the 21 Hybrid to be built (selling my boat and can't wait that long). The BlackJack is more of a "Bay" boat, which I am after, rather than a "Flats/Hybrid" style boat. I can't say enough about Lake Area Marine either. They cut me a great deal and Kyle has been on the phone with me all day about custom ordering my new BlackJack to get it exactly the way I want. I can't wait to get it in a couple of months! I took some pics while I was at the Yellowfin factory today and figured I'd share them with you guys.

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Those yellowfins are extremely nice but I think you made the right decesion by going with a BlackJack, you just can't beat them. I wish they had a 24' model cuz that is what I would be in right now!
Great buy, looking forward to seeing pics upon its arrival!!

Nice. Glad to see you gettin yourself a new ride. Already sold your old boat?

I wish I had the money for a yellowfin offshore boat. definitely my dream boat

Congrats on the new boat !!
What engine u pair up with??
Give us the scoop on the extras!

Congrats on the new black jack!! Tell me you got the 300 on the back??

Nice boats there......

Nice thread. Enjoyed the pics.

Yea Cody we actually found a buyer for my boat about an hour after I placed my BlackJack order. It worked out perfectly to buy a new one and sell the old one all in the same afternoon. Gonna miss that old Champ! And have fun at your wedding man!

I will post pics of the finished product but here are the specs so far:

2013 BlackJack 224
2013 Yamaha VMax 250 SHO
Minn Kota 101 Riptide
Hydraulic Jack Plate
Trim Tabs
Boarding Ladder
Raw Water Washdown
Humminbird 900 series Side Imaging Combo (not 100% sure yet)
Fusion Stereo (after market)
Magic Tilt Aluminum Trailer with Mag Wheels

The boat will have a black hull and black sides. The interior fiberglass decking and console will be cream colored with two tone cream and tan upholstery

That is some very PURTY looking boats in the pics....congrats on the blackjack.

That's awesome man. That champ was the cleanest boat I have ever seen. I didn't think you would have a problem selling. Hope you get to slime the deck soon bud

Congrats on the Black Jack!!!

Those Yellowfin are awesome!!! Thanks for the pics.

Very cool pics and the black jack is an awsome boat you will like it.

LAM and Kyle have been very good to me as well.

Nice pictures of the factory, thanks!
 

BaseballFisherman: you're gonna love the Blackjack, rode in a really nice one last year in Venice, fantastic ride, fit and finish is awesome, and it's very nicely laid out for fishing.

I went a different route and went with the Yellowfin 24, thanks to my good buddies' sound advice...this is my first bay boat and hopefully, my last one. I'm very new to the whole saltwater experience, but man it is a total blast! I thought you might like to see some pictures of my new Yellowfin...got it last month, only 8 hours on the motor so far. Just need to fish more!
Here are the specs:
24' Yellowfin bay (Fighting Lady yellow hull)
2012 Yamaha 300 V6 Offshore
Minn Kota 101 Riptide/I-Pilot
Hydraulic Jack Plate
8' Power Pole
Boarding Ladder
Raw & Fresh Water Washdown
Humminbird 1100 series Side Imaging Combo w/weather
Fusion Stereo
Icom radio
AmeriTrail Trailer

Speaking of that you ever get your BlueWave Casey?

Oh and baseball that boat is gonna look sick black and cream excellent call, can't wait to see it done!

Rocky - That boat is gorgeous, definitely a dream boat! Thanks for sharing! If I had a little extra spare change I would have went YF 24 all the way. It's the best bay boat on the water in my opinion. I have a friend that i fish with quite a bit that owns a YF 24 and it will spoil you! I think the BlackJack fits my personal needs for now and will make a great guide boat for me as well (I only guide for a few months out of the year). Once I grow a bigger money tree I will upgrade to the YF 24!

Shaw - Thanks! I will post pics when I pick it up. I considered the Haynie 24 HO for the longest time but figured since I will use it for myself more than I will guide out of it, I preferred something with a little nicer fit and finish. I love that 24 HO and it really is the perfect guide boat.

No man not yet, still being built. Last I heard was Aug 13th, I am fishing the Haynie for our tournament in a couple of weeks.

Oh dude I hear you loud and clear, don't get me wrong i love my HO but if I wasn't guiding I would def be in a BlackJack!!
Still may get a BlackJack one day I friggin love those boats!

Damn well that's not worth a crap, what all did you get that it's taking so long?
Just curious what motor you went with on it?

YF 21 is a nice boat no doubt! But I think you made the right call. The blackjack is hard to beat and you'll save some money on it vs the YF. Congrats on new boat. Sounds pretty already!

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YF is without a doubt one of the most attractive boats on the market w/ customer service to match. But..that BJ is an animal in it's own right! You made a good pick, IMHO.
I bought a BJ last year (have 43 hrs. now) and love it! Fit, finish, performance and general appeal to everyone that sees it is great.
Wish you the best of times and tight lines!! BTW..mine is black w/grey liner and all the bells and whistles in the Lake P area (when I am home).
'Wicked Wench' would be 'er name! Hope to see you on the water sometime.

I have had the chance to be on alot of boats over the years. With that said, I have not ridden in a Haynie at this point. I have however been in a Blackjack, and have run both the 24' Yellowfin as well as their 36' offshore boat. The words "very nice" don't seem to do the boats from Yellowfin justice, but Blackjacks are a great riding boat and are right there with them for performance. I bet that boat will look awesome and can't wait to see it when it is finished.

If I were to win the lottery tomorrow, I would have the 36' Yellowfin white w/ black striping and black powdercoated T-top frame, leaning post frame w/ triple 300 Yammy 4 strokes, and have it delivered to my new camp in Fourchon/Grand Isle......................helll, if I'm gonna dream, just as soon dream big!

Flwo, what type of power do you have and what kind of performance are you getting? The 250 SHO I picked is supposed to run 60-62 with a light load and should be able to cruise 40-45 all day (I'm more worried about the cruise speed). I'm pondering "Black Betty" for a name lol

Kade,

Just so you know, Bill is coming out with a 24 blackjack next year.. Its been in the works for a few years now and its about to happen!!!!!!!!!

I for one would take the yellowfin any day, just dont have that deep of pockets lol. So the 24 HO it will be lol

Thomas

Welcome to The Club. You will love it!

As a very pleased BlackJack owner, you will love that boat. The 250SHO will please you. I love mine.

I've been told for a long time now that the 24 BJ would be coming out. I was really interested in waiting for it. I heard last spring, last fall, then last I heard it was supposed to be out this past spring. It will eventually happen but who knows how much longer it will actually be. I got tired of waiting lol

Baseball,

Is this like the one you are getting, color scheme and all?

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-224-101730831

Bmac, my boat will be nearly identical to that rig. The one in the picture has an aftermarket leaning post and powder coating. The color scheme is the same though

I've heard this for 5yrs believe it when I see it

I too have heard it Jared. When I was ordering my BlackJack in 2010, I had the opportunity to talk to Bill Kenner a great deal. He told me he had been working on a 24 but with the economy tanking and then the oil spill he put it on hold. Have not heard anything new but I do have a call into Bill to find out.

Darrel from Jerry's said it ain't happening

That's because they don't carry the line anymore. It should be out right after the first of the year.

I hope so

Geez...that BJ 24 will be a BEAST!
Bill Kenner is an absolute bay boat genius and is continuously setting the trend and bar for bay fishing!

Can't wait to see it!

Baseball: Nice boat, really like the colors. Get us some pictures when you get it in the driveway, you're gonna love it. I've been lucky to ride in the Blackjack, Haynie, 21 & 24 Yellowfin, Bay Cat, Blazer Bay, Triton, Ranger...goodness, they're all good, nice rides. The only time the ride has been bad was when we didn't have any fish in the box! Good luck with the new boat and congrats!

damn that is nice. thanks for sharing

Rockys pal next time u book a trip we'll take ur boat! Lol

Jared: sure thing that sounds like a plan, BTW..did you get your new Haynie?

No got sponsored by nautic star so got 2012 24 tournament edition

The one with the SHO is SWEET!!!

That is awesome! Way to go!