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re: Nautic Star 214 XTS Shallow Bay - any info/thoughts on this boat?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:41 am to HeadBusta4LSU
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:41 am to HeadBusta4LSU
is Blaser Bay considered a better hull than Nautic Star?
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Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:52 am to adhd
I havent been in Nautics new pocket hull deal but compared to the other hull, Blazer handles better in open water in my opinion
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:58 am to HeadBusta4LSU
There was a really nice looking blazer bay 22 or 24' for sale off highway 311 in Houma last weekend, not sure if it's still there or not.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 12:05 pm to jordan21210
they seem very comparable to me
i may prefer the fit and finish of the NauticStar
i haven't been for a ride in either
i may prefer the fit and finish of the NauticStar
i haven't been for a ride in either
Posted on 1/29/14 at 12:19 pm to jordan21210
theres a black 22ft for sale on La sportsman out of houma, I wonder if its the same one. LINK
Blazer has 2 different top caps they use, one is very basic with a wide open design that a lot of charter guys use, the other is completely finished with rod boxes and a back deck(the one I want)
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quote:
may prefer the fit and finish of the NauticStar
Blazer has 2 different top caps they use, one is very basic with a wide open design that a lot of charter guys use, the other is completely finished with rod boxes and a back deck(the one I want)
Dont want
Want
This post was edited on 1/29/14 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:11 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
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I think its spot on as for what it goes for but I liked nautic stars better when they were more affordable.
Yeh, no doubt its dead on for what the boat has... but i'm not paying that for a Nautic Star. Used to be a really good buy, now they are pricing them crazy. I'd rather either spend a little bit more and get a better boat or just spend less and get damn near the same quality.... for that price, i'd look into a blackjack personally
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:27 pm to HebertFest08
When comparing nautic star and blazer, actually go get in them at a boat show. The fit and finish is very different in the two, just look at the storage latches alone. Not sure if blazer recently changed but for longest time was using those plastic latches with the metal ring, all the stuff on NS is stainless. I've found both to ride pretty good, not the best ever, but largely proportional to the boat length.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:32 pm to Tigah D
quote:I can't say enough about this aspect of my boat. Super pleased. Only plastic moving part I can think of is the latch to the console storage, and it still works flawlessly.
The fit and finish is very different in the two, just look at the storage latches alone. Not sure if blazer recently changed but for longest time was using those plastic latches with the metal ring, all the stuff on NS is stainless.
The trailer was a TPOS though, and prior owner must have never washed it down. I've replaced just about every part to it.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:36 pm to AlxTgr
On that latch you speak of, my 2110 had plastic for that one but on my new one it too is SS. Taking the time at boat shows to look at a boat's fit and finish along with how well it is "thought out" is well worth the effort, IMO. Blue Wave is another I've noticed above average fit and finish along with it being very well thought out. I used to work for a dealer back in high school, we sold skeeter bay and bass boats; I've seen a lot of damn bay boats !
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:40 pm to AlxTgr
quote:What motor? Also, name all the other 50 mph 19' 150 hp bay boats. We consistently were at 53+ with no jack plate, Mercury Optimax 150. And it stuck like GLUE in turns. Try trimming down while at full throttle in turns.
Slow as heck. Barely get 50mph with a 150 and jackplate.
I say "were" and "stuck", but I am friends with the guy we sold it to. I assure you it still IS consistently at 53+ and still sticks like glue.
Ours had(has) locking rod storage on the port side in the gunnel. We used the icechest seat for additional dry storage since it has the in floor fish box.
As for the pop up cleats, never had an issue in the 6 years we owned it. Wash the boat after use in salt water. Might help...
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:42 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
quote:
Blazer has 2 different top caps they use, one is very basic with a wide open design that a lot of charter guys use, the other is completely finished with rod boxes and a back deck(the one I want)
I have always preferred the more open design. I don't like the rolled edges and I don't like all of the floor space taken up by storage I probably won't use. Where would I fit my 250 qt yeti om the one you want?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:45 pm to Fishhead
quote:150 Opti
What motor?
quote:No idea-I come from 20 years or so of bass boats.
Also, name all the other 50 mph 19' 150 hp bay boats.
quote:That's not possible.
And it stuck like GLUE in turns
quote:I've only tried one prop, but it was at 50 mph at 5,200 rpm. I got it repitched, and can get up to 5800 rpm now, but still GPS of 50 mph.
I assure you it still IS consistently at 53+ and still sticks like glue.
quote:Yes, but that think it terrible. Good place for your rear light and that's about all. Can't even close it on an ambassador reel.
Ours had(has) locking rod storage on the port side in the gunnel.
quote:Mine work fine as well.
As for the pop up cleats, never had an issue in the 6 years we owned it.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:55 pm to AlxTgr
Funniest part of this thread is that everyone but one dude on the first page likes the pop-up cleats.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 2:57 pm to Coon
One of mine sticks from time to time, but it's really easy to unstick. I like that they basically go away when not in use. I rarely need them.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 3:18 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
Looking at that second Blazer Bay layout you posted, I like Nautic Star and our Blue Wave better. More usable storage and rear jump seats.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 3:19 pm to jordan21210
I also like the half step up front
Posted on 1/29/14 at 3:30 pm to PapaPogey
The storage in these boats is amazing. We went in looking at xpress' hyperlift hulls hard. You could store an entire xpress in the extra storage compartments. And they draft less than the xpress.
+1 on the half step. The nautic star has storage in the floor (cast net bucket), then storage in the half step, then four compartments on the front deck.
+1 on the half step. The nautic star has storage in the floor (cast net bucket), then storage in the half step, then four compartments on the front deck.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 3:32 pm to Coon
We just have empty compartments all over ours. The two on the rear deck behind the jump seats were filled with new Plano boxes that we didn't even need.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 3:51 pm to PapaPogey
One thing we'll have to get used to is using fish boxes instead of an ice chest.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 3:52 pm to Coon
Mine must be missing a lot of that storage. I use my front baitwell for storage now. I'd use the floor deal, but the plug comes out and gets 2 to 3" of water in it. Ruined a bunch of my baits-had my tackle box in there. So, I basically do not use it at all.
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