First bay boat help!!!

["W"]

Originally Posted by jdm4x43732

Xpress with HD hull. Waltrips next boat

[yigodiver]

That is what my next will be, but was very impressed with a Trans Cat, we ran in some shallow stuff, some as deep as 6 inches.

Originally Posted by bjhooper82

If I was buying a new boat it would be a Blackjack.

[mr crab]

Originally Posted by bjhooper82

If I was buying a new boat it would be a Blackjack.

yep

[Em591991]

What do y'all think about rangers or skeeters?

[fishinpox]

Hey Erik , get that yellowfin

[biggun]

It just all depends on the money you want to spend.. I've fished a custom built Alum mod-vee boat..


I wanted a nice glass boat.. I did my research.. My due diligents.. I came up with a Triton LTS.. All recommendations where if you get a 22', you are going to want a 24'.

So I looked and looked... After 4 yrs of looking.. I found a great deal on a 2008 24' LTS.. With a 4 stroke 250 Yam.

I drove 1,000 miles one way to get it.. I've never in my life believed I could be so happy with a boat..

Love my 24' Triton LTS.. Its a machine.. On a nice day not scared to go 40-50 miles out for the big stuff.

But I can get in some skinny water too..

They have Haynies, Yellowfin, Sea Hunts, Champion, Skeeter, Ranger, Blazer Bay..... They are all good... Find a boat U like. Test it out..Take Ur family out on it... See If it has the ride, layout, and accessories you want.. If it's close to what U want then buy it..

I know where there is a real nice extremely well taken care off 22 or 24' champion...Can't remember Exactly..

Let me know if you are interested.. i can put you in contact with the guy..

[latravcha]

I have a Blazer Bay and like it. My next boat would be the Sea Hunt 24 Bx

[bmac]

Originally Posted by latravcha

I have a Blazer Bay and like it. My next boat would be the Sea Hunt 24 Bx

I looked at the Sea Hunt dealer when I was in Gulf Shores last summer. The 22' and 24' have center consoles with a porta potty in them. I thought that was an awesome selling point if you wanted to take your wife or girls out for a day on the water.

[Em591991]

What is a freeboard?

["W"]

Originally Posted by Em591991

What is a freeboard?

http://www.google.com/

[Lake Chuck Duck]

Originally Posted by Em591991

What is a freeboard?

A Lynyrd Skynyrd song...

[Em591991]

Eat ****

[Lake Chuck Duck]

My Kenner is a great boat, but they arent made by the original builder anymore.

He now makes Frontier and Blackjack. Very sturdy quality boats. I reccomend the black jack

[Em591991]

So is ranger and skeeter synonymous with ****ty boat? Haven't gotten any feed back

[Lake Chuck Duck]

I have heard both are wet boats. However I DO NOT have first hand experience with either brand.

[Ed32]

I had a nautic star 2110 and it was a great boat for the kids with the jump seats and high sides. I had a 200 hpdi and it ran great

["W"]

Dont get a SCB its sinks

[Mr. Jiggles]

Originally Posted by "W"

Dont get a SCB its sinks

I didn't know Haynie was unsinkable? Chris must be using that new space age wood. Haynie rules!

[ckinchen]

I have a owned a Haynie, bluewave, skeeter, seapro, xpress and a few others. I just bought my second bluewave from lake area and I love it. I have ridden in just about all of them, I also like the blackjack and although it is a little slower the trition is a great boat. Haynie is a great fishing machine but to me not a good fit for my young children. Budget for 60k if you want a 24 foot boat loaded and a little more if you are looking in the direction of a shearwater. Most manufactures these days make nice boats, (there are only three ormfour i would avoid) my advice would be to get the longest boat you can afford. Fishing the beach or short rigs I have never wanted my boat to be a little smaller.

[Em591991]

Thanks