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Pathfinder 24
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:30 pm
Anyone here own a Pathfinder 2400 or 2200? Feedback? Dry, reasonable ride, issues?
Considering the purchase of an older hull (~2012) to repower and do not see many around Hopedale or Venice area I fish regularly.
They are more popular in Florida and I'm assuming it's because of their draft. Any insight is appreciated..
Considering the purchase of an older hull (~2012) to repower and do not see many around Hopedale or Venice area I fish regularly.
They are more popular in Florida and I'm assuming it's because of their draft. Any insight is appreciated..
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Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:32 pm to JonO
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Any insight is appreciated
Pathfinder makes good boats. Not the chinky thin chop gunned junk that some others put out there.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:40 pm to JonO
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Dry, reasonable ride, issues?
Yes, although the dry, reasonable ride is more dependent on who is at the controls IMO. No issues with the hull on the one I fish out of.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:41 pm to JonO
Best friend had a 2001 2400. Great boat. We are in TX and it handled West Galveston bay no problems. Originally had a Yamaha OX66 250 on it and he repowered with a Zuke 250SS not long before selling. Ran really well with both. We drifted and waded a ton out of that thing before he sold it to order a new Haynie 25 Magnum.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 4:55 pm to JonO
i've fished 1800, 2200, 2400, and 2600. Liked them all. Never owned one though.
Like others said, the ride is usually dependent on the captain. But good boats!
I came close to pulling trigger on a 2600 but I'm not comfortable taking single engine boats offshore. In FL, you're not running super far out like you have to here out of Cameron.
2200 w 250 was THE boat back in the day on Big Lake before the haynie's hit the market. It was pretty much pathfinders or kenners.
Like others said, the ride is usually dependent on the captain. But good boats!
I came close to pulling trigger on a 2600 but I'm not comfortable taking single engine boats offshore. In FL, you're not running super far out like you have to here out of Cameron.
2200 w 250 was THE boat back in the day on Big Lake before the haynie's hit the market. It was pretty much pathfinders or kenners.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 5:37 pm to JonO
I have the 1806, it’s older but a great boat
Only complaint is lack of storage which shouldn’t be an issue in the 2200 or 2400
Only complaint is lack of storage which shouldn’t be an issue in the 2200 or 2400
Posted on 8/19/25 at 5:58 pm to JonO
fished a 22 for a long time. Love it. Older hulls do have a lack of storage compared to newer models, but not to say anything is uncomfortable.
the one problem that you must manage is moisture getting into the fuel tank. we have solved this by completely filling the tank after every use.
the one problem that you must manage is moisture getting into the fuel tank. we have solved this by completely filling the tank after every use.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 6:14 pm to JonO
I’ve spent a good bit of time on a bunch of Pathfinders, including an older 2400 and I like it a lot. Boat has a 300 Yamaha and it hugs the water really well. Fast enough to get on top of short period chop and stay there. Drafts fairly shallow for a boat its size. The storage layout is pretty good and IMO the boat fishes really well. It’s probably a 2013-2014 if I had to guess.
I would not buy a new Pathfinder. Or anything from MBG post-Malibu acquisition. Another friend of mine has to have a 2500 hybrid hull replaced after 6 months because of repeated stress cracks down the chines on both sides. I know another guy with a 23 TRS whose console came loose while running. Both of those were post-acquisition boats.
I would not buy a new Pathfinder. Or anything from MBG post-Malibu acquisition. Another friend of mine has to have a 2500 hybrid hull replaced after 6 months because of repeated stress cracks down the chines on both sides. I know another guy with a 23 TRS whose console came loose while running. Both of those were post-acquisition boats.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 6:34 pm to TopWaterTiger
Rode a BB 2200 which is a splash of the PF 2200, was not impressed. Ride was wet and ruff but the owner operator only had two speeds; stopped and WOT.
Have a survey done and research questionable construction years.
Have a survey done and research questionable construction years.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 7:57 pm to KemoSabe65
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Rode a BB 2200
BB? Bulls Bay? Can you not spell it out?
Your goddamn attempts at shorthand/abbreviations are frickin confusing and ridiculous at times on this forum - must be intentional.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 8:53 pm to bluemoons
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I would not buy a new Pathfinder. Or anything from MBG post-Malibu acquisition. Another friend of mine has to have a 2500 hybrid hull replaced after 6 months because of repeated stress cracks down the chines on both sides. I know another guy with a 23 TRS whose console came loose while running. Both of those were post-acquisition boats.
Good info! I don't want to afford a new one anyways! Thank you I didn't know this
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:15 pm to ChasinTails
Blazer Bay= BB
Give me any other abbreviations you didn’t understand now and I will explain.
Brevity my man, sorry I triggered ya Baw
Posted on 8/20/25 at 7:05 am to JonO
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Pathfinder
Always a good choice
Posted on 8/20/25 at 7:44 am to JonO
I have a 2016 2400TRS and love it. Great riding boat for South Louisiana and has a shallow draft. Caught a lot of fish on it. Next boat will likely be a 26 footer of some sort.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 8:00 am to JonO
I own a 2003 2200V Pathfinder with a 250 Yamaha. I like the boat. its fast and pretty dry. Has plenty enough storage for me. I even insulated the front right compartment for fish so there is one less loose ice chest in the boat. If i could do it again i would get he 24, but who doesn't want a bigger boat. I love the layout. I fish Cocodrie and its a great boat for the area. From what i see, if the waves are too big for me in the 22 ft boat, the water is probably chocolate and the fish wont be biting. If you run more marsh than open water, stay with the 22.
I have one of the older hulls that wasnt rated for a 250, so i have a problem with water drain off the floor, but the newer models shouldnt have that issue.
Its funny you say that they aren't popular in Louisiana. I've had the same thought. But ive realized it all depends where you fish. Cocodrie has more Blackjacks, but Fouchon gated community has mostly Pathfinders on lifts.
I fish Venice a few times a year and having a fast boat really helps the long runs down river.
I have one of the older hulls that wasnt rated for a 250, so i have a problem with water drain off the floor, but the newer models shouldnt have that issue.
Its funny you say that they aren't popular in Louisiana. I've had the same thought. But ive realized it all depends where you fish. Cocodrie has more Blackjacks, but Fouchon gated community has mostly Pathfinders on lifts.
I fish Venice a few times a year and having a fast boat really helps the long runs down river.
This post was edited on 8/20/25 at 8:07 am
Posted on 8/20/25 at 8:03 am to bluemoons
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MBG post-Malibu acquisition
What years would this be approximately?
Eta: nevermind, I found it. 2021
This post was edited on 8/20/25 at 8:06 am
Posted on 8/20/25 at 8:08 am to sonoma8
Malibu Boats acquired Maverick Boat Group on January 5, 2021. This acquisition included brands like Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder, and Cobia, expanding Malibu's presence in the saltwater fishing market, according to Float Financ
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:55 am to KemoSabe65
I didn't know that. I'd be amazed if quality doesn't suffer. It always does in big acquisitions. It's not always immediate, but it is inevitable.
For the prices these mass produced boats command nowadays it's no wonder you start seeing the semi-customs mentioned more often now.
For the prices these mass produced boats command nowadays it's no wonder you start seeing the semi-customs mentioned more often now.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 2:41 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Maverick had problems before they sold that will just be amplified with Malibu.
PE owns yellowfin, invincible and some I can’t think of right now. They’re going to put the Bass Pro to them and wring erry $ they can.
PE= Private Equity
PE owns yellowfin, invincible and some I can’t think of right now. They’re going to put the Bass Pro to them and wring erry $ they can.
PE= Private Equity
Posted on 8/20/25 at 3:26 pm to KemoSabe65
Hold the price, cut the manf cost, add some shiny bits = PROFIT MAFUKKAS
Man I sure do hope my old sled gets me 20 more years.
Pathfinder was always one that I felt like was always going to be a solid option. I've only fished on two of them, older ones, and man they are solid and fast and well thought out.
Man I sure do hope my old sled gets me 20 more years.
Pathfinder was always one that I felt like was always going to be a solid option. I've only fished on two of them, older ones, and man they are solid and fast and well thought out.
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