Trying to decide on new boat

[Ken ferrell]

Have owned a seahunt 17.2. Exceptional boat. Had it for 10 years. As small a boat as it was, had it in 5 to 6 foot seas ( not by choice) wanted to up grade to a /Seahunt 24 bx/br but with two kids in college, just couldn't swing it. Bought a K2 Marine Frontier Meridian 2104. Actually, I searched for months to find a safe well built boat to handle me and my two BIG boys and finally settled on the frontier. I absolutely love this boat powered by a 150 Yamaha. Have trim tabs and it has a lot of room and is extremely well built. If you have ever heard of the Blackjack, same company. Depending on your budget you absolutely can't go wrong with the seahunt, triton rangers etc. all good boats. Just depends on what your willing to spend. I will close with the fact that I have never heard anything bad about any of these boats. Love my frontier though. Perfect fit for my needs. good luck and just go for it. You'll be fine. Ken

[MarshRat89]

Fished out of an 24LTS Saturday and a BX 24 Sunday. Both awesome boats, but I have to admit the BX rode better (sorry Bob).

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by MarshRat89

Fished out of an 24LTS Saturday and a BX 24 Sunday. Both awesome boats, but I have to admit the BX rode better (sorry Bob).

I think maybe you were just in better shape to ride on Sunday... Lol

[MarshRat89]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I think maybe you were just in better shape to ride on Sunday... Lol

This is true lol

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by MarshRat89

Fished out of an 24LTS Saturday and a BX 24 Sunday. Both awesome boats, but I have to admit the BX rode better (sorry Bob).

BS

[T-TOP]

Originally Posted by Goooh

BS

What's a BX?

[Dink]

Ok.....1 vote for a boat not mentioned. Cape Bay!! Reviews compare them to the yellowfin for a fraction of the cost.

[meaux fishing]

If you want to ride in a triton I'm sure we can set up a time. I think lake area marine sells them and I know LMC in Houston does

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

If you want to ride in a triton I'm sure we can set up a time. I think lake area marine sells them and I know LMC in Houston does

Lake Area Marine not so much.

LMC yes

[alphaman]

Seahunt bx24ft

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[Clampy]

I went look at frontiers yesterday and love them. Now the rationalization faze begins.

[mriguy]

Originally Posted by Clampy

I went look at frontiers yesterday and love them. Now the rationalization faze begins.

This is not the time to be rational!!!! Buy! Buy! Buy!

[speck-chaser]

Originally Posted by mriguy

This is not the time to be rational!!!! Buy! Buy! Buy!

If you don't spend it, Obummer will take it.

[jchief]

Originally Posted by Clampy

I went look at frontiers yesterday and love them. Now the rationalization faze begins.

Love my 210 Frontier.

[Kenneths]

i have been looking at the other brands mentioned in this thread and none of them have the "Carilina Flare" style hull like the SH or the Sportsman. Seems they would not be as dry of a ride and slightly less deck space. Am I correct in this?

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Kenneths

i have been looking at the other brands mentioned in this thread and none of them have the "Carilina Flare" style hull like the SH or the Sportsman. Seems they would not be as dry of a ride and slightly less deck space. Am I correct in this?

If you like carolina flare check out the BlackJack 224. The triton is a very dry riding boat unless you are running cross chop in a 10-15 mph wind then you will get a little spray every once in a while, but that will happen in almost any boat. I can fish two people on my front deck fine

[boggycreek]

Originally Posted by Kenneths

i have been looking at the other brands mentioned in this thread and none of them have the "Carilina Flare" style hull like the SH or the Sportsman. Seems they would not be as dry of a ride and slightly less deck space. Am I correct in this?

I was also looking at the Shearwater, after riding in it, then the sportsman 247 , I bought the 247. Only 5 miles per hour slower , but the ride is great and there is plenty of room to fish , even with the t-top.

[bayouchub]

Check out the purebay2400. I just got into one from a triton 240lts and im very impressed.

[capt hoop]

Take a look at the Avengers. Venice marina will be glad to give you a ride in them. I run a 2004 23 footer. The hull design makes the ride smooth and dry. Going from offshore cat to inshore light bay boat I had to learn how to drive it. Things like jackplate, trim tabs, and motor trim etc. The Avenger is sweet.

[Clampy]

If only the wife thought that way