After looking at the list of rigs you are interested in, it appears that money isn't too much of a problem for you. That being said, I would recommend a used or possibly new Yellowfin 24 Bay. In my opinion it is the best bayboat money can buy right now. The fit and finish, quality, fishability, ride, and performance of the Yellowfin 24 bay are second to none and it is the most impressive bay boat I have ever fished out of (and believe me I have fished out of many different ones). I have fished out of all the boats you listed except for the blazer bay. The haynie and the blackjack are the better/drier riding boats on your list and they both run 60+ mph with a 250. The haynie is light, fast, and rides surprisingly well in a chop. I have a Champion Bay Champ and the ride is very comparable, the haynie is just a lot faster ( IMO not many boats compare to the ride of a champion but I was extremely surprised at how smooth and dry the haynie is in a chop). The blackjack is a prettier boat, not as much deck space as the bigger haynie, but is an awesome boat to fish out of. It rides very well in a chop and is no turtle with a 250 SHO either. You definitely can't go wrong with either of those choices for a great all-around bay boat. I highly suggest you check out a Yellowfin and consider it in your list of choices though. It will make any body of water you fish seem smaller and more accessible with its performance and versatility. It is quite a machine. Happy shopping!
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