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Old 07-12-2009, 12:36 PM
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Default 24 foot Bay Stealth

My brother in law is about to purchase a 2004 24 foot Bay Stealth for $7500. I don't know if its the liner or rolled gunnel model. It will have a 225 2-stroke Yamaha on it. My question is... How good of a boat is this thing? The price seems good if everything checks out okay. Any Bay Stealth owners out there!
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Old 07-12-2009, 01:33 PM
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That is crazy cheap. I have the 2230, and it is a quality boat. Runs skinny and decent in a chop. Nice layout. The motor alone is probably worth that much. If he doesnt buy it let me know, and i will.
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Old 07-12-2009, 03:32 PM
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I had the 24' liner model, and it was an awesome boat. I've been looking for another one to buy (and the money to do it with ). It doesn't run as shallow as some (maybe 18" on plane), but it can still get pretty skinny in addition to holding up well in nearshore chop. Definitely a terrific boat, and that sounds like a good price.
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Old 07-12-2009, 04:39 PM
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Does this boat have any problems with cracking or rotting?
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Old 07-12-2009, 06:16 PM
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Rolled or liner. What is the difference besides weight?
My personal preference is the liner. It feels more solid
and I have something to step on when getting in from
a higher dock.
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Old 07-12-2009, 07:47 PM
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I have a 1999 2108, rolled gunnel with a 200 Yamaha OX66.


Pros.
3-4 MPG @ 30-35 MPH.
Very large casting decks, easy to fish 2 people off the front.
2 Live wells.
Lots of storage area.
Solid Hull.
Runs pretty shallow.

Cons.
Kinda wet ride.
Storage is defiantly not dry.
The inside fiberglass finish is not very smooth.
Cheap hatches, mine break easily.


I've had the boat for almost 5 years and I have not had any hull issues.
My boat has been through the ringer, I used to take it offshore alot.
If anyone was going to crack a hull it would have been me.

7500 is a steal, just go run it and make sure the engine is fine.


Good Luck, and have fun.
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Old 07-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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I have a 1999 2108, rolled gunnel with a 200 Yamaha OX66.


Pros.
3-4 MPG @ 30-35 MPH.
Very large casting decks, easy to fish 2 people off the front.
2 Live wells.
Lots of storage area.
Solid Hull.
Runs pretty shallow.

Cons.
Kinda wet ride.
Storage is defiantly not dry.
The inside fiberglass finish is not very smooth.
Cheap hatches, mine break easily.


I've had the boat for almost 5 years and I have not had any hull issues.
My boat has been through the ringer, I used to take it offshore alot.
If anyone was going to crack a hull it would have been me.

7500 is a steal, just go run it and make sure the engine is fine.


Good Luck, and have fun.
I have a 2230, the only issue I've had besides the ones listed above is that I had a battery come loose on the nice freshwater city road that bounced a hole in the fiberglass battery table. But pretty much agree with everything else stated above.
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:01 PM
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Yo ducktrister did you ever buy the trim tabs for your vessel? One of my trolling motor batteries came loose offshore one day and fell upside down in the bilge area. I didnt notice until 1 day later. The battery acid was draining out the plug and onto the trailer; I had to re-galvonize that spot.
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:18 PM
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I have a 1999 2108, rolled gunnel with a 200 Yamaha OX66.


Pros.
3-4 MPG @ 30-35 MPH.
Very large casting decks, easy to fish 2 people off the front.
2 Live wells.
Lots of storage area.
Solid Hull.
Runs pretty shallow.

Cons.
Kinda wet ride.
Storage is defiantly not dry.
The inside fiberglass finish is not very smooth.
Cheap hatches, mine break easily.


I've had the boat for almost 5 years and I have not had any hull issues.
My boat has been through the ringer, I used to take it offshore alot.
If anyone was going to crack a hull it would have been me.

7500 is a steal, just go run it and make sure the engine is fine.


Good Luck, and have fun.

If it's a rolled gunnel...it should be splattered. Is that really supposed to be smooth?
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:44 PM
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The inside fiberglass finish is extremly rough, I have seen other rolled gunnel boats that have a smoother finish.
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:55 PM
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I've had the boat for almost 5 years and I have not had any hull issues.
My boat has been through the ringer, I used to take it offshore alot.
If anyone was going to crack a hull it would have been me.
AKA the SEA STEALTH!!! I can attest to this...B has definatly put'er through the ringer!! Thats what "Team Hardcore" does!!!!!!!

Been a good rig...
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:05 PM
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Went look at boat today. It is a 1998 Rolled gunnel 24 ft with '98 225 Yamaha saltwater series. The trailer looked good, transom solid, no cracks in floor but, seats dry rotted, only 24volt 70lbs thrust minn kota. He also dropped the price to $6500. I told my brother in law to buy it!
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:08 PM
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is that the one on ruth street in sulphur???
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:35 PM
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Not in Sulphur
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:37 PM
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ok...got one for sale in sulphur...looks like a decent boat.
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