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re: 22-24ft family friendly bay boats? Go!
Posted on 1/10/25 at 8:30 am to TexasHand
Posted on 1/10/25 at 8:30 am to TexasHand
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under 45k zone. Any other recommendations I’m missing?
The ladies will appreciate a "private" head, some won't go without one.
Robalo's 226 and 246 both have them, wish I'd never gotten rid of my 226 but it was too heavy / too much draft for many of my best shallow inshore spots. Great layout.
Tahoe's 2150 center console is laid out well for dual purpose family cruising or fishing but no private head. Worth a look.
I haven't looked at boat pricing in a while but heard they're dropping from the Covid driven insane prices.
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Posted on 1/10/25 at 8:34 am to Mr Breeze
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ladies will appreciate a "private" head
I think most of the 3 piece boats have this as an option now. This, forward seating and shade are what make the family comfortable for a long day on the water. Swim deck also, but that's super easy to add. The others not so much.
I like my spartan rolled gunnel fish killing rigs, but I'm ashamed to say that I really should have considered the family more when I bought it. Its great for 3 men who are cool with shitting over the side and baking in the sun all day in the name of killing fish. Not so much for being the DD on a girls bar hopping trip on the river.
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:12 pm to TexasHand
With your budget and needs I would recommend looking for:
Tritons, there are deals on these but not sure they have a head on them.
Robalo 246 would be perfect but probably out of your price range.
Rangers, there are deals to be had on these, they are heavy and have the best head access along with Robalo.
Sea Hunt would also be worth looking at.
I would consider looking at some 24 footer center consoles that aren’t bay boats. They will mostly all have a head and ride better than bay boats but will be almost as capable in shallow water.
Everglades would be great but they are going to be out of your price range.
Also I would remove pathfinder from consideration. The old 24 footers don’t have a head and aren’t as heavy as others. Their bigger 26+ footers will be too expensive.
Tritons, there are deals on these but not sure they have a head on them.
Robalo 246 would be perfect but probably out of your price range.
Rangers, there are deals to be had on these, they are heavy and have the best head access along with Robalo.
Sea Hunt would also be worth looking at.
I would consider looking at some 24 footer center consoles that aren’t bay boats. They will mostly all have a head and ride better than bay boats but will be almost as capable in shallow water.
Everglades would be great but they are going to be out of your price range.
Also I would remove pathfinder from consideration. The old 24 footers don’t have a head and aren’t as heavy as others. Their bigger 26+ footers will be too expensive.
Posted on 1/10/25 at 12:22 pm to TexasHand
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3s aren’t fun
I had Haynie 24 HO and Memorial Day many years ago had 2.5-3’ in the bay. The boat did great with tabs all the way down and headed straight into it. Would never do that with kids - ever
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:01 pm to TexasHand
sea hunt. i have a 211 with a rear bench seat.
Posted on 1/10/25 at 2:21 pm to TexasHand
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