Frontier bay boats

[ScubaLatt]

Looked at a 18' Frontier bay boat today at Lake Area marine. was powered by a 70 hp Suzuki 4 stroke. May be a bit underpowered as it is rated for a 115 ( I think).

It is a full liner boat. Nice looking rig.

Anyone have any ideas/opinions/likes/dislikes about these boats?

Priced around $20K

[meaux fishing]

great boats... I would put at least a 90 on it though

[PUREBAY2200]

needs the 115...... that price is wayyyy high with a 70

[jchief]

Have the 210 and I like the boat a lot.

Don't like:
Rod storage
floor drains

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200

needs the 115...... that price is wayyyy high with a 70

Its a full liner boat though. They arent just a rolled gunnel anymore. Bill Kenner builds quality boats. You get what you pay for. Definitely go with as close to max HP as you can afford

[PUREBAY2200]

i know but ive seen a few then the 18 ft with a 115 for 22k on boat trader

[PUREBAY2200]

im a fan for the new 2012 210 frontier with the 150 yammy 4 stroke.

[fishmaster911]

I have an 18 ft frontier lined with 115 yam. Im happy with my boat . My top speed is 45-48 mph pending on load ! I'm not a big fan of the floor drain ether. I first looked at them at Jerry's marine, they couldnt answer my questions about the boat so I called k2 marine to find out. The people at k2 marine were very nice and answer all my questions, they mailed me the brochure on all the boats ! I bought my boat from H&H marine in Houma ! If u have any questions feel free to ask !

[lavocat]

Bill Kenner makes great boats. I have the BlackJack and I too got it from H&H in Houma. The 70 is not enough for that boat. At least go with the 115 but it is a good boat.

[blackmamba]

Originally Posted by fishmaster911

I have an 18 ft frontier lined with 115 yam. Im happy with my boat . My top speed is 45-48 mph pending on load ! I'm not a big fan of the floor drain ether. I first looked at them at Jerry's marine, they couldnt answer my questions about the boat so I called k2 marine to find out. The people at k2 marine were very nice and answer all my questions, they mailed me the brochure on all the boats ! I bought my boat from H&H marine in Houma ! If u have any questions feel free to ask !

I have been looking at the 19 ft bc I thought that is what you had and I liked the way it fished and it was very roomy. What's the most people you will fish on your boat comfortably ? I ask bc like you I now have two little ones and I need something bigger.

[cajun bill]

I have a 19 ft. with a 150 Etec and love it. Great boat, takes the waves great and I feel comfortable going out as far as 35 miles on a good day. Regarding the drain, leaves a little to be desired in that, if the baitwell is full and two guys are in the back of the boat, very little drainage, but as soon as you're up on step, water drains quickly.

[Montauk17]

Great boats....70 hp is way too low. Get ateast a 90 or 115. You will never wish you had less power.

[fishmaster911]

3 is max for my boat !

[Big Kahunaz]

I noticed that boat out there today and was surprised to see a 70 on the back. The zuk should pop it up on plane but I still think it needs more power as the motor will probably be in constant strain especially since it has the extra liner weight. If u have full tank ice drinks and fish and or livewells in use with 2 people u might not get on plane without someone standing on the front deck. At least get a 90 zuk on there


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[cmdrost]

Absolutely love Frontier boats. I have the 210 and its perfect for what I need.

That being said. Always power up! I think the 150 is too small for the 21. Get the 19 with a 150 and thank me later. I wouldn't get the 18. You'll be wanting a new boat before that one is even broken in.

[jchief]

Originally Posted by cmdrost

Absolutely love Frontier boats. I have the 210 and its perfect for what I need.

That being said. Always power up! I think the 150 is too small for the 21. Get the 19 with a 150 and thank me later. I wouldn't get the 18. You'll be wanting a new boat before that one is even broken in.

Agree with Chas on the 19'

[PUREBAY2200]

If they rated the 210 for a 225 it would b worth going up in Hp from the 150..... But there is very little diff in Hp from the 150 to the 200 yammy.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200

If they rated the 210 for a 225 it would b worth going up in Hp from the 150..... But there is very little diff in Hp from the 150 to the 200 yammy.

One is an inline 4 and one is a v6...I think there is a 50hp difference if I'm not mistaken

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200

If they rated the 210 for a 225 it would b worth going up in Hp from the 150..... But there is very little diff in Hp from the 150 to the 200 yammy.

Do you think a 200hp Suzuki would be worth goin to from a Yamaha because Lake Area Marine is a Suzuki dealer.....is there much difference in the Yammy and Zuki 200

[PUREBAY2200]

15 Hp diff from a 150 4 stroke yammy and a 200 4 stroke yammy.
I have read up on this alot; I reported from a 150 to a 225.
Every dealer I called said the same; 200 ain't worth the upgrade if u can go to a 225.
I spoke with yammy reps at every boat show I been to n the last 4 years; they all said the same.