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Recommend a Bay Boat
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:53 pm
I've been looking around for a Bay Boat to purchase and there are tons of options. Give me some recommendations as to your experiences with your boats.
I'm looking for a fiberglass Center Console Bay boat between 18-19 feet with 115-125 motor, preferably Yamaha or Mercury.
This will be my first boat purchase but I do have plenty of boating experience.
I'm looking for a fiberglass Center Console Bay boat between 18-19 feet with 115-125 motor, preferably Yamaha or Mercury.
This will be my first boat purchase but I do have plenty of boating experience.
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Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:06 pm to pakowitz
I'm in the same boat except looking for a 19-21'. I would love to hear more about the Sportsman Brand if any has any experience. i think it's a fairly new company, only have heard good things so far.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:10 pm to pakowitz
It's a foot longer and more horsepower than you are looking for but look at the new Sportsman 20' bay boat. Buddy of mine just bought one and it's pretty nice.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:11 pm to pakowitz
Kinda short for what I would recomend but in that size, Nautic Star. Galvanized trailer
101lb salt trolling motor.
Depending on where you will be fishing, you may want to install a power pole.
I would recommend a 22-24ft.
If you will have kids fishing in the boat, Never buy bay boat with T-Top as they get in the way for casting.
Example of My ole mans boat that I've been fishing out of for the past 4-5 years and it's a champ in shallow waters of big lake. Blue Wave Super T 220
101lb salt trolling motor.
Depending on where you will be fishing, you may want to install a power pole.
I would recommend a 22-24ft.
If you will have kids fishing in the boat, Never buy bay boat with T-Top as they get in the way for casting.
Example of My ole mans boat that I've been fishing out of for the past 4-5 years and it's a champ in shallow waters of big lake. Blue Wave Super T 220
This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:22 pm to pakowitz
Been pretty happy with my 19' Nautic Star over all. 150 Optimax(Greatest outboard ever crafted by human or elvan hands) It doesn't perform very well, but then again, I was used to bass boat hulls. Does it's job, and the accessories/fittings etc are high quality.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:27 pm to SaDaTayMoses
quote:
Never buy bay boat with T-Top as they get in the way for casting.
Maybe so, but when it's 110 in the middle of July sitting in the shade to get a drink and eat a sammich that T-Top is worth its weight in gold.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:28 pm to 34venture
Bimini brah
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:30 pm to AlxTgr
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Never buy bay boat with T-Top as they get in the way for casting.
I'll never have one without a t-top. Sure is nice to get out the sun for a few minutes every now and then and have a cold beverage and/or a sammich.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:31 pm to 34venture
I'll put up the Bimini for 15 min or so to get a bite. I usually wear long sleeves breathable shirts and shorts. The heat doesn't bother me when inland fishing.
Now when I go out and just drop line, T-top is the way to go
Now when I go out and just drop line, T-top is the way to go
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:32 pm to MallardMaster
How did you quote that to me? 
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:34 pm to MallardMaster
Look at the Nautic Star Bay Boats.. 1910 Nautic Bay
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:36 pm to DeltaDoc
No clue. My phone is on it's last leg so I'm gonna blame it on that.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:44 pm to pakowitz
Frontier
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:48 pm to pakowitz
quote:Frontier or Nautic Star
18-19 feet
Posted on 6/4/14 at 2:55 pm to TheBoo
quote:
It's a foot longer and more horsepower than you are looking for but look at the new Sportsman 20' bay boat. Buddy of mine just bought one and it's pretty nice.
Do you know how much they run? I checked them out and they look very nice but I cant find any pricing online.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 3:32 pm to pakowitz
I would go with a 21'-24' bay boat. You will want something bigger than a 18'-19' if you are wanting to fish 3-4 people comfortably. I agree about not getting one with a t-top. They are a pain and get in the way of casting. I have a bimini on 24' bay boat and I like the flexibility of putting it up or taking it down when I want to.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 4:18 pm to pakowitz
What is your budget?
I can't believe that no one has asked this.
I can't believe that no one has asked this.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 5:09 pm to Who Me
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What is your budget? I can't believe that no one has asked this.
This...
There are a lot of great options out there...too many to list.
I'd recommend going to a boat show, looking around, see what you like, and then take those for a test run.
That said, common makes in LA are Nauticstar, Blazer Bay, Mako, Pathfinder, Tidewater, Carolina Skiff, Sea Chaser, Xpress, and well many many more.
If you want info on Tidewater boats, lemme know. I own one and can provide info on it.
A bit of a warning - A lot of people are going to rep their boat make and really don't know much about any other make. You don't really know a boat until you have owned it (going through cleaning, maintenance, fishing in multiple conditions)... So ask the pros and cons on their boat...and take what they say about other makes (that they haven't owned) with a grain of salt.
Additionally, figure out what type of fishing you will do aprox. 60% of the time and buy a boat that suits that need.
There are a lot of boats geared for a specific type of fishing...can really improve the enjoyment/ease of fishing with the right boat v. Just any other boat
This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 6/4/14 at 5:19 pm to pakowitz
quote:
Do you know how much they run? I checked them out and they look very nice but I cant find any pricing online.
I believe he ball parked it to me at around 30 with aluminum trailer and electronics.
I'm not a bay boat guy but I was able to get in it and walk around. It has a big front deck and plenty of room and storage.
F150 Yamaha said he topped out at 50 GPS.
This post was edited on 6/4/14 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 6/4/14 at 5:30 pm to pakowitz
You have cash or need financing? Got a budget? You can get more boat for the money with a used boat a couple of years old...
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