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Montauk17 · #1 06-29-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by meaux fishing

About the wood thing there are 40-year-old Boston Whalers still out there fishing. As long as the fiberglass work is done well you have nothing to worry about with wood in boats

Including mine.....it is a 1970 and is solid as a rock. It's all about how you take care of it. My podnas dad has a older kenner that they did not take care of. The decks and floor rotted out.

BayBolt23 · #2 06-29-2013, 08:01 AM

Been running a HO for 2 1/2 years now have really enjoyed it! Where else will u get another bay boat with a 8 foot front deck?!?!! The HO is very easy to trailer,takes a good chop and quick on the water in the chop! Not downing the BJ it is a fine azz boat but I really like how you can build the top cap of the Haynie the way you want it!

noodle creek · #3 06-29-2013, 08:22 AM

Shearwaters have no wood, but several have had their transoms fall off. Haven't heard of that happening on a haynie yet.

swt70611 · #4 06-29-2013, 08:23 AM

Apples and oranges comparison. I love my blackjack but considered a Haynie when buying. I felt the blackjack was a better fit for a family and weekend warrior. If I used a boat to fish only and very often I'd have leaned to the Haynie. The Haynies finish is better suited for hi use. It's not as clean of a finish as the blackjack. Not even close so if it isn't perfectly clean you'd never no. As far wood, most 3+ million dollar yachts are wood.

jchief · #5 06-29-2013, 09:06 AM

I have been in both boats.

the Haynie is a narrower hull and a little less "stable" fishing platform. It leans more than a Blackjack will. The Blackjack has a "Carolina" flare hull and should be a drier ride in the slop. If he is planning on going offshore at all, the Blackjack has higher sides.

I have not been in a Haynie in rough water, but my Blackjack would take some very rough water well.

bayouchub · #6 06-29-2013, 09:08 AM

You may want to tell him to throw a 22 alweld in the mix. Ive heard good things.

"W" · #7 06-29-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bayouchub

You may want to tell him to throw a 22 alweld in the mix. Ive heard good things.

PUREBAY2200 · #8 06-29-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bayouchub

You may want to tell him to throw a 22 alweld in the mix. Ive heard good things.

I herd all you need is a 90 hp to power it.... Save a lot of money with this route.

meaux fishing · #9 06-29-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by noodle creek

Shearwaters have no wood, but several have had their transoms fall off. Haven't heard of that happening on a haynie yet.

Yeah but shearwaters are crap...

specknation · #10 06-29-2013, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the the post, my buddy is not worried that much about the wood in the Haynie just the hardware and rigging of the boat is a concern for him. He is leaning toward the Blackjack because the prices of the two boats are real close.

T-TOP · #11 06-29-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by specknation

Thanks for the the post, my buddy is not worried that much about the wood in the Haynie just the hardware and rigging of the boat is a concern for him. He is leaning toward the Blackjack because the prices of the two boats are real close.

If he is looking to spend $60,000. Buy a ranger, problem solved!! Lol

specknation · #12 06-29-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by T-TOP

If he is looking to spend $60,000. Buy a ranger, problem solved!! Lol

I agree the Ranger 2310 is a fine boat.

inchspinner · #13 06-29-2013, 09:57 AM

Been in both boats being considered, both are nice, as said the HO is moreless a GUIDE BOAT, wheres as the BLACKJACK is an "all-around" fishing/family boat, many guides have used both boats, the HO is more customizable haha...you also have to look at service for "boat" if needed....ones in Lake Charles and ones in Port Aransas Tx...Cant go wrong with either and the buyer is the only one to make that decision based on his needs for his new rig....good luck and post up some pics of his new rig.