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re: School me on some boats: nautic star vs. blue wave vs. pathfinder
Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:17 am to DLauw
Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:17 am to DLauw
I have an '05 Nautic Star Bay 2200.
Unfortunately, I haven't rode in either of your other two choices, so I can't compare. Based on reputation, the Pathfinder is supposed to be better. You might do a search on thehulltruth.com. Seems there have been some issues as of late.
I like our NS, and if I were buying a new boat, I'd consider one again.
The only boat that I've ridden in recently, the same size, was a Ranger. The Ranger seemed much heavier, and seemed to ride better than my NS. It was a super smooth weekend so it wasn't tested much, but I certainly noticed a difference.
I came away from that weekend thinking that my next boat would be a heavier one. Thanks for reminding me of that! Of course, a 24' would be heavier. (although our NS doesn't ride "light")
One other thing. I've been considering a 24' Sea Hunt BXR (I think). We looked at them a few weeks ago at Bent Marine. They're pretty boats, and I like the hull design, but I'm not sure the quality matched that of our NS. And the consensus comment on the Sea Hunt is "a very nice boat for the money." Hmmm... I kinda want a "nice boat, period."
Enjoy your search!
ETA: Based on my thoughts, I'd look at the dry weights of each of the boats you're considering. It may or may not be an indication of quality and/or ride quality.
Unfortunately, I haven't rode in either of your other two choices, so I can't compare. Based on reputation, the Pathfinder is supposed to be better. You might do a search on thehulltruth.com. Seems there have been some issues as of late.
I like our NS, and if I were buying a new boat, I'd consider one again.
The only boat that I've ridden in recently, the same size, was a Ranger. The Ranger seemed much heavier, and seemed to ride better than my NS. It was a super smooth weekend so it wasn't tested much, but I certainly noticed a difference.
I came away from that weekend thinking that my next boat would be a heavier one. Thanks for reminding me of that! Of course, a 24' would be heavier. (although our NS doesn't ride "light")
One other thing. I've been considering a 24' Sea Hunt BXR (I think). We looked at them a few weeks ago at Bent Marine. They're pretty boats, and I like the hull design, but I'm not sure the quality matched that of our NS. And the consensus comment on the Sea Hunt is "a very nice boat for the money." Hmmm... I kinda want a "nice boat, period."
Enjoy your search!
ETA: Based on my thoughts, I'd look at the dry weights of each of the boats you're considering. It may or may not be an indication of quality and/or ride quality.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 8:33 am
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Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:28 am to Grassy1
Just sold my 2011 PF 2400TE due to having 2 kids 14mths apart. Didnt have time to use it and it just sat in my shed. I shopped PF and NS. Rode in a BW last year.
I would buy another PF in a heartbeat, smooth and dry ride, handles chop very well. LOTS of room. Storage was....avg I guess you could say. I loved it. Mainly inshore fished, took it 35mi out a couple times without any problems.
Looked at a NS around the same time, didnt seem to have the fit and finish as the PF but seemed like a nice boat. The BW i rode in was very nice but seemed kind of over priced. Mabye Im just particular to the PF, but I would Highly recommend it. If I still had it I'd def let you take it out so you could comparte.. Bought it from Mt. Houstom Marine but i want to say there is a dealer in new orleans. There is a certified repair shop in Cutoff aswell if you need to have it serviced. Hope this helps and good luck
I would buy another PF in a heartbeat, smooth and dry ride, handles chop very well. LOTS of room. Storage was....avg I guess you could say. I loved it. Mainly inshore fished, took it 35mi out a couple times without any problems.
Looked at a NS around the same time, didnt seem to have the fit and finish as the PF but seemed like a nice boat. The BW i rode in was very nice but seemed kind of over priced. Mabye Im just particular to the PF, but I would Highly recommend it. If I still had it I'd def let you take it out so you could comparte.. Bought it from Mt. Houstom Marine but i want to say there is a dealer in new orleans. There is a certified repair shop in Cutoff aswell if you need to have it serviced. Hope this helps and good luck
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:30 am to Grassy1
Looking at a NS 231 Coastal/Angler now. (Same boat, different cosmetic options)
I noticed that max HP was 200.
Great layout and was probably the best design I've seen for leisure and fishing.
Well equipped at about $50K. I want to look throughly at one at the boat show and compare it with Scout and a few others.
You're spot on about the Ranger being heavier. The NS seemed right around the same weight as others in class, though.
I noticed that max HP was 200.
Great layout and was probably the best design I've seen for leisure and fishing.
Well equipped at about $50K. I want to look throughly at one at the boat show and compare it with Scout and a few others.
You're spot on about the Ranger being heavier. The NS seemed right around the same weight as others in class, though.
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