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Are Tidewater boats considered top-tier?
Posted on 5/13/19 at 9:34 am
Posted on 5/13/19 at 9:34 am
Saw a 32' CC going down the interstate this morning. Nice looking rig. Are they respected like Yellowfin?
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Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:12 am to tigerinthebueche
Not even close.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:17 am to tigerinthebueche
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Are they respected like Yellowfin?
Good boats but not in the yellowfin/freeman/contender discussion yet
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:24 am to rockyraccoon
This Freeman was at the Tickbaw 200
And this Yellowfin.
And this Yellowfin.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:50 am to Bedhog
That Yellowfin is ugly. It wouldn't stop me from fishing it, but the decals are terrible.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:54 am to Bedhog
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Freeman
The Kryptek wrap wannabe MGFC is making me irrationally angry. Why would you voluntarily do that?!?!
Posted on 5/13/19 at 11:07 am to Saskwatch
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The Kryptek wrap wannabe MGFC is making me irrationally angry. Why would you voluntarily do that?!?!
That's not too bad...What's worse is the Mercury's on the back of it.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 11:09 am to tigerinthebueche
I wouldnt not fish on one. but no clue on the quality.
all of the thru hull fittings should have been mounting inside the tunnel though
This post was edited on 5/13/19 at 11:12 am
Posted on 5/13/19 at 11:12 am to Elusiveporpi
that's a tideline...totally different boat and they are very nice..
as for a tidewater...id put it up there with bass pro mako quality...def not top tier.
as for the ugly yellowfin. that's Jeremy with bowfishing unlimited boat. has 450s super chargers on the engines. does upper 70s
as for a tidewater...id put it up there with bass pro mako quality...def not top tier.
as for the ugly yellowfin. that's Jeremy with bowfishing unlimited boat. has 450s super chargers on the engines. does upper 70s
Posted on 5/13/19 at 11:23 am to WHODAT514
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that's a tideline...totally different boat and they are very nice..
I misread.. Opppps
Posted on 5/13/19 at 12:34 pm to Elusiveporpi
Above is correct, Tidewater isn't in ballpark of Tideline, much less Freeman, et al.
Tidewater very much mid to low-mid tier bay boat manufacturer. They've made some strides in recent years with upgraded hardware but the bar has constantly been raised at same price point.
Tidewater very much mid to low-mid tier bay boat manufacturer. They've made some strides in recent years with upgraded hardware but the bar has constantly been raised at same price point.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 1:06 pm to rockyraccoon
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rockyraccoon
I bet you aren't a big fan of contenders after your recent encounter 20 miles offshore
Posted on 5/13/19 at 3:02 pm to rockyraccoon
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Good boats but not in the yellowfin/freeman/contender discussion yet
Fair enough. I'll say this though, the Tidewater had a hell of a bow flare (sorry if that's the wrong term). It must ride dry.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 7:49 pm to tigerinthebueche
I was looking at the 24 bay
The Center console set up on her looks gay
The Center console set up on her looks gay
Posted on 5/14/19 at 7:37 am to tigerinthebueche
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Good boats but not in the yellowfin/freeman/contender discussion yet
Fair enough. I'll say this though, the Tidewater had a hell of a bow flare (sorry if that's the wrong term). It must ride dry.
They do indeed have a helluva bow flare; haven't ridden in one to see how it rolls though. That's not to say it wouldn't be a great boat for a LOT of fishermen, not everyone needs a Yellowfin to put slime on the decks safely and take out their family on the water.
I've had two Nautic Stars and now a Sportsman, none were perfect boats with perfect fit and finish, both pretty solid for their price points allowing for a lot of service for the money.
Posted on 5/14/19 at 12:28 pm to Tigah D
What Nautic Stars and what Sportsman do you currently have. I’ve narrowed my search down to the NS 265xts, Sportsman 267 Masters and the PF 2600 TRS.
Posted on 5/14/19 at 2:14 pm to chew4219
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What Nautic Stars and what Sportsman do you currently have. I’ve narrowed my search down to the NS 265xts, Sportsman 267 Masters and the PF 2600 TRS.
Started with NS 2110 then to NS 224XTS (now superseded by the 227XTS), now in Sportsman Masters 227.
Of those you listed, the Pathfinder is probably the top notch, and I'd figure the top end of the $$ scale of the three. Great reviews from a couple of friends with them.
Do not have any experience in NS or Sportsman's 26 ft bay boats but would by default give the Sportsman a slight edge for fit and finish based on experience with other bay boats from both builders.
Posted on 5/14/19 at 10:45 pm to Tigah D
Thanks!
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:49 am to chew4219
I believe Tidewaters are made in North Carolina? The Carolina flare is big in North Carolina made boats. Not sure why it’s not more popular along the gulf coast.
Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:07 pm to Tigah D
I'm buying a Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay this week and fully understand where it lies amongst the group. Just as you said, the goal has been getting the boys out without spending a fortune on a rig.
I'll be out the door around $50k brand new with the necessary bells and whistles. While I, like anyone, would love a Shearwater, Blackjack, etc., it comes down to practicality and reasonable spending.
I'll say this, the casting deck on it is fricking huge thanks to that Carolina flare.
I'll be out the door around $50k brand new with the necessary bells and whistles. While I, like anyone, would love a Shearwater, Blackjack, etc., it comes down to practicality and reasonable spending.
I'll say this, the casting deck on it is fricking huge thanks to that Carolina flare.
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