New Boat ?
 

I been looking at new boats and the prices blow my mind. Any way i am looking for one close to 22' but wanted to keep it around 40k or under if possible. I really like the frontier but what's y'all opinion on the 24' Xpress HD. They look great but I hear some issues from some people but I can't tell if they are just being bias or what ? I fish all over Venice to Sabine I love getting really shallow for reds and stuff and i fish a lot of open water reefs but have little interest in going offshore and don't feel like I need to fish in monster waves anymore. That being said if I do go out and it gets rough I'd like to know I got something solid under me if I get a little wet in 3fters than oh well. Thoughts Please.

Stay away from a HD for open water fishing, hyperlift is much better in any kind of chop. I am not biased, I have the hyperlift and like it alot. I would think you could get a Frontier to fit your budget, they look really sweet.

I hear ya they are getting out of control with the price.....xpress makes a nice boat but you will never match the smooth ride of a glass boat. They both have their ups and downs. Another option would be to find a second hand glass boat. If you look enough you can come across killer deals way below sticker price. I priced a 210 frontier with a 150 yammy was 32k in houma.

For your budget, ther is a very nice Triton 22LTS for sale on this site. If I was looking for a boat, I would jump all over it!

^^^what he said. Boat is like new and in mint condition!

Frontier 2104 with the 150 or 175.

Call Kyle or Gerald at Lake Area Marine. 337-433-7019, they'll hook you up!

I love that triton but am a little scared of a second hand and of a Merc but my fears are probably silly and unwarranted.

What's the complaints about Frontier and I hear something about wood construction is that something to really worry about.

I've never heard anything bad about them at all!

I just hear a lot of people cry b/c it supposedly has some wood like a Haynie but I'm not sure if It would matter if its built right.

The Frontier 2104 is a all composite boat with no wood. The 210 Frontier has a wood stringer system in it like most rolled gunnel boats do.

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Nothing wrong with marine grade wood when sealed with fiberglass properly. My boston whaler is a 1970 and is full of wood. All original only cosmetic work ever done to the hull.

Nice. Thanks guys.

What's Y'all Preference Yammy or Suzuki ?

Both great engines but I would go with yamaha. Parts and service is way easier to find.

I'm a yammy man but I do like that 175

Wait for the yamaha 150 sho to come out soon

http://www.yamahaoutboards.com/VMAXSHO150

The new 4 cylinder Yamaha 200 should be a good match for the frontier. I like the k2 boats, love my blackjack..

Bill Kenner(frontier and blackjack) doesn't build bad boats, period..

Hmm I like that 150 sho. Seems like its gonna be a beast. If I can get 53-55 (light load of course )with it I'd be stoked.

That 22' Triton would be way to go with your budget!!


Capt. Kade Shaw

SHO gonna eat up that gas go zuk IMO


Capt. Kade Shaw

Just not a big Merc Fan and weary about 2nd hand.

a good motor on the 2104 would be a 200 hpdi. and i think they're cheaper than the f150 when i priced them out.

thats understandable for sure...If that boat didnt have that optimax it would probably be sold already. If there was one guy on here I would trust to buy a boat from it would be Micah though. Besides these days you can run the hours and rpms through a computer and see if a motor has been abused

They not even out yet bro.....yamahas inline 4's are good on fuel

If a 200 is cheaper that would be awesome. I'm really liking that frontier 2104. I have a 22' key west now it's just such a deep v it makes it tough to get shallow plus it's a 98' and getting up there in age. Weighs a lot too.

thanks for the kind words. pulling the triton off the market as it's not worth losing money over, and truthfully, she's perfect for what i need. was looking to get a custom tran, so i'll have to wait on that. going to get a safefloor put in to make it easier to clean.
http://safe-floor.com/Marine.html

Clampy, outside of a used rig, I would be all over the Frontier. Probably one of the best values on the market.

let me know how the safe floor works out for you. I was thinking about doing it in mine

2012 24ft nautic star loaded! For 43k rigged out sells 57

Thanks fellas I think I'm sold on it fa sho. Just what motor ? 175 Suz 150 yammy sho or 200 yammy ? All I really need is 50-55 top speed and good fuel economy would be great.

Go talk to Kyle at Lake Area Marine. I'm sure he has all the numbers for the different motors on the 2104.

We are in touch. Just curious on y'all thoughts

The Zuk 175, best on fuel and parts won't be a problem. It will really push that 2104.

I saw a 2104 with the Suzy traveling the Salt Ditch for the Feb16 redfish tourney, what a beautiful boat.

Suzuki for sure is the fastest....Personally I would make a decision on local dealers if you have to do warranty work. I know here in lafayette nobody really does suzuki warranty. Got blacks marine but that place is a joke.

Thats good to know! What about mikes marine in broussard.

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They mostly service yamaha....they will work on suzuki but do not keep many parts in stock for them.

Y'all have been a ton of help.

I have a 2009 210 Frontier with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke. My next boat will be another Frontier with a 175 Suzuki.

My my... She will be in my driveway next February w/ a 175 zuke!
Nice call Paul!

Frontier is on my short list for next boat.
Not sure when that will be. I keep boats a long long time.

I wouldn't steer you wrong! :D