Used Bay Boat

[bassfisher39]

Hey Guys, Looking for a little help in what to look for in buying a used bay boat. I've owned a boat for 30 years so not new to boating just never owned a bay boat. I'm looking for something in the 18 to 19 foot range with a 90 to 115 hp four stroke. Will be fishing Vermillion Bay and Big Lake with it. Trying not to spend more then $20,000 on a boat. Would appreciate any feed back.

[jpeff31787]

we have a 1910 nautic star, we really do enjoy. Takes seas and chop quite nicely. This past Saturday we were in V. Bay and with the wind it had, it was extremely nasty and we were able to run 20-25mph through it quite comfortably and stayed dry.. Now if its a side chop its a different story, I don't think its fast enough to avoid getting the wind blown water all over you once you hit the waves. Its not a speed demon but it does break the waves quite well.

May actually have it for sell soon. We are looking into getting a 22-24' as more and more people want to come. We usually fish 3, but occasionally have 4 people and we are still quite comfortable with 4 guys.

[bassfisher39]

jpeff thanks for the feed back. Let me know if you put the boat up for sale. I'm not looking for the speed in a boat. I'm looking more for something that can handle the chop and give me a good dry ride.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by bassfisher39

jpeff thanks for the feed back. Let me know if you put the boat up for sale. I'm not looking for the speed in a boat. I'm looking more for something that can handle the chop and give me a good dry ride.

I'm sure this would be the first place we'd list her. We just need to find a good deal on a 24'

[Crawl79]

In same situation here. Looking for 22-24 footer. When I find the right deal have a dry riding 20' Mako I will be selling.

[kb7722]

I have the Nautic Star 1910 as well. I have been very pleased with the ride for being under 20'. It will handle a descent chop and is pretty dry. It has a 150 HP on it though.