Outboard Selection For Bay Boat

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by I make oil

I looked at them all and bought a 2200 BlazerBay because it was the right deal and it fit all my needs at the time. I looked at Frontier's and think they are nice boats but I wanted a full liner boat. I would do the same again. My next boat will also be a liner boat. The fit and finish is better to me. My next boat will likely be a 24' boat.

As far as motors go I have a 150 4stroke Yamaha and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking at a 22' and under boat. My boat at WOT will run 53/54 MPH on GPS. At 3800 RPM's I'm running around 35/36 and sip fuel. I can't give you exact numbers but I can fish all day and run quite a bit and only burn 8 gallons of gas.

I don't know about you but I don't have the time to put together a boat and try to get everything right. A older used fiberglass boat has tons of things that need repair and replacement. My neighbor bought an older bay boat and all he does is work on it. I would much rather spend my time fishing. Something needs doing on my boat I take care of it immediately and don't put them off so when I get a chance to go fishing all I have to do is hook up and go. That is well worth the expense of purchasing a ready to go boat to me.

The Frontier 2104 has a liner now

[I make oil]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

The Frontier 2104 has a liner now

Really? That would have made it tops on my list before then. I'm going to go have a look at them when I'm home. I bet a Frontier with a liner powered with a 150 Yamaha 4stroke would be a near ideal boat for what 95% of us use them for.

I just checked them out online and the 2104 does look like a nice boat. It certainly would be on my short list for a new bay boat.

[alphaman]

Here is a pic
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[alphaman]

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[Kyle71]

Originally Posted by alphaman

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Alpha, you messed up this pic with that fella standing in the back, we got to work on your photoshop skills. lol. Good looking boat.

[swamp snorkler]

I'm pretty sure you can get it lined or rolled

[Big Kahunaz]

Alpha. Is that the black jack console and leaning post? That's a fine boat

Think I'm going to go to Lake Area to put one together this Friday. Can't hold off any longer. I gots the bug

2005 Kenner vision (mako name w Kenner hull. Hull ID KENA & '06 opti) for sale as of now
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[alphaman]

it has black jack leaning post. The only difference w the bj console is, it has 8 rod holders and the frontier has 6. I can add the 2 rod holder to make 8

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[Goooh]

Awesome boat Alpha - are these the same ones LAM had packages listed for about $30k?

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Goooh

Awesome boat Alpha - are these the same ones LAM had packages listed for about $30k?

The one for 30K was the Rolled Gunnel Hull,

Boating Talk: 2013 Frontier 21 - SALE - SaltyCajun.com

Boating Talk: 2013 Frontier 21 - SALE - SaltyCajun.com

[alphaman]

Originally Posted by Goooh

Awesome boat Alpha - are these the same ones LAM had packages listed for about $30k?

No maybe the one without the liner.
2104 w 175 w/ trim tabs washdown pump. Bj leaning post. Starts at 35k

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[alphaman]

Frontier has a 21 open, 210 with a cap. And the 2104 has the full liner

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[I make oil]

Alpha, that is nice. Thanks for posting up the pics. Why did you go with the Suzuki? Have you experience with them in the past or was it a price thing? I really don't know anything about them.

I think the only way to go is with a leaning post as well. I've owned boats with the flip/flop ice chest seat and that is a huge PITA. The leaning post is strong the tackle storage is the shiznet and the storage below for a ice chest tops off the deal.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by Kenner18

If your looking for a 22' I would go with the Nautic Star with an Optimax . The Opti fuel economy is right there with the fourstrokes . In my opinion the Nautic Star is finished better than others in its price range . I currently run a 24' Nautic Star with a 250 Opti Pro XS as my guide boat .

What's the difference between the pro and regular opti? All specs are identical on the site, except the pro is about 8lbs heavier - I must have overlooked something.

[PaulMyers]

Performance, The 2 motors are not even in the same league!

[DA COVE]

Originally Posted by Goooh

What's the difference between the pro and regular opti? All specs are identical on the site, except the pro is about 8lbs heavier - I must have overlooked something.

All the Pro xs engines have performance upgrades, EXCEPT FOR THE 200. It's labled Pro xs but is acutally a standard engine. Don't think they even offer the non-pro xs in 200 anymore.

Also, you asked Alpha about how it was cleaning his boat.. I've got the Blackjack and it's got the same type decking.. Really easy to clean.. Really don't have to worry about any particular shoes, IMO. had Champion before and it was a B###H to clean.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Performance, The 2 motors are not even in the same league!

Where is the performance coming from? Specs are identical except for shaft length.

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[meaux fishing]

Are you looking at the 200? I cant tell from the pics. I heard the only difference is the sticker between the two, but the 225 and the 250 are different.

[meaux fishing]

After a quick google search this is what I found
http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/19929#.UadS6ZyOl3c

[davidkyle323]

I would stay away from Yamaha 2 stroke I have an 200 hpdi the fuel system is a pain to keep up and it hates old or ethanol fuel there is 5 filters that must be cleaned every year to keep it running smooth and they are not easy to get to, one is in the high pressure pump, strong engine otherwise never had any major problems just fuel system