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OB boat opinion
Posted on 5/13/18 at 5:51 am
Posted on 5/13/18 at 5:51 am
Looking through the Craiglist boat ads and came across this boat. Looking to possibly get into fishing and wanted the OB opinion on this
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This post was edited on 5/13/18 at 6:29 am
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Posted on 5/13/18 at 6:03 am to failuretocommunicate
Not a fan of native star layout. Front deck too pointed, tight quarters for fishing.
Also a 90 on that boat + t-top = slow
ETA: it’s a nice boat but you could find better
Also a 90 on that boat + t-top = slow
ETA: it’s a nice boat but you could find better
This post was edited on 5/13/18 at 6:06 am
Posted on 5/13/18 at 7:16 am to failuretocommunicate
That's a really confined layout for an 18' bay boat. Feels like a 17 to me. My dad has a 115 on a 19' bay boat and it's barely enough. A 150 would be preferred.
I don't know anything about that boat but I'm guessing it's very entry level and thus the 90 for the price point. If you put 4 adults in it that 90 is gonna have a hard time getting on plane I bet.
I don't know anything about that boat but I'm guessing it's very entry level and thus the 90 for the price point. If you put 4 adults in it that 90 is gonna have a hard time getting on plane I bet.
Posted on 5/13/18 at 7:29 am to failuretocommunicate
I've been looking and narrowed it to Nautic Star and Tidewater 20-22 footers. That's a great price at $20.5k for an 18' even if a bit underpowered and the boat seems very clean and well equipped. Ask if he'll give you a test ride and you can determine whether or not it's fast enough for you.
There's no exact match on Mercury's hull performance site but scan for other similar boat models to get an idea.
Merc Performance Data
There's no exact match on Mercury's hull performance site but scan for other similar boat models to get an idea.
Merc Performance Data
Posted on 5/13/18 at 7:37 am to failuretocommunicate
Nice boat, think a T-Top on an 18’ May be cramped. I have an ‘06 22’ Nautical Star and really like it....it’s not a BlackJack but is a dependable, well built boat. I do have max hp on my rig, you definitely need to take a test ride to see how the motor pushes the boat.
Posted on 5/13/18 at 8:18 am to failuretocommunicate
ClassicGold has that same boat with no T-Top and a 115 in it. His rig will cruise right at 40mph with two guys and fishing gear. With that T-top and a 90 you’re probably looking at 30-32mph cruising speed which will get old. It’s a comfortable boat to fish 2 people. You can add a third and it isn’t too bad if they know what they are doing.
I like the Nautic Star layout and they feel like well made boats.
I like the Nautic Star layout and they feel like well made boats.
Posted on 5/13/18 at 9:03 am to failuretocommunicate
I agree with some of the others. For that price, you can get a better boat, although I think you’re on the right path. I also would not buy such a low HP boat.
Nothing pays off more in this search than patience. A boat is the one thing I would not sacrifice anything.
Nothing pays off more in this search than patience. A boat is the one thing I would not sacrifice anything.
This post was edited on 5/13/18 at 9:04 am
Posted on 5/13/18 at 3:58 pm to failuretocommunicate
My honest opinion, I like the trolling motor
too much going on with this rig
too much going on with this rig
This post was edited on 5/13/18 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 5/13/18 at 9:21 pm to failuretocommunicate
Have you seen the 22' NS with yamaha 150 on BR CL?
This post was edited on 5/13/18 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 5/14/18 at 3:23 pm to failuretocommunicate
Speed is a relative concept. If you have to run 20 miles to get to the fishing hole, speed is important.
If you have to run 2 miles to the fishing hole, speed isn’t important.
I have no doubt 90 hp on 18 bay boat will plane with 4 passengers, it just won’t plane as quickly. Which is meaningless in 99% of situations. Worst case, send the fat guy to the bow.
If you have to run 2 miles to the fishing hole, speed isn’t important.
I have no doubt 90 hp on 18 bay boat will plane with 4 passengers, it just won’t plane as quickly. Which is meaningless in 99% of situations. Worst case, send the fat guy to the bow.
Posted on 5/15/18 at 7:59 am to failuretocommunicate
Keep looking, that's going to be a slug.
Formy first boat I'd get an aluminum hull that you don't mind getting scratched up.
Formy first boat I'd get an aluminum hull that you don't mind getting scratched up.
Posted on 5/15/18 at 10:29 am to failuretocommunicate
I swear no one from the OB can fish out of anything smaller than a 22' boat...
meanwhile I roll up back to the launch with 4 people in a 17 foot aluminum boat with a 4 man limit of fish
ya'll probably use those $8 corks too
meanwhile I roll up back to the launch with 4 people in a 17 foot aluminum boat with a 4 man limit of fish
ya'll probably use those $8 corks too
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