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re: Pathfinder boats—Any if you own one?
Posted on 6/18/18 at 6:19 am to tigerinthebueche
Posted on 6/18/18 at 6:19 am to tigerinthebueche
We fished out of a 09 24' Pathfinder this weekend. For a boat that has been chartered out of for 9 years the finish was perfect. I loved the layout to fish and definitely the two live wells in the back. It had a 250 and rode pretty well compared to other bay boats. When I buy one I will be looking at them hard.
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Posted on 6/18/18 at 7:54 am to meanbean
Had a 2005 2200 Tournament Edition Pathfinder and it was a great boat. Everyone on Big Lake raved about it. I could get to fish in 6 inches of water. It was an incredibly dry ride. Like previous posters said, whoever says it was a rough ride wasn't in a boat with a qualified driver. Sadly, mine was totaled in Tropical Storm Cindy a year ago. I looked for another use one, but couldn't find one. I would definitely buy one again.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 7:57 am to tke_swamprat
Pathfinders are light and haul arse. They are very popular in Florida and great for flats/marsh, but if you plan on running open water/bays that get rough (biloxi marsh/coco-tim/etc) I would look for a heavier boat.
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 7:58 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 8:09 am to redneck
i love how subjective these threads are. for what its worth I have a 2200. I think it rides pretty decent. the 2400 is in a diff league all together. I do not like the way the black jacks ride. However someone above mentioned the rangers, I think they ride much better than the pathfinders.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 8:22 am to nolaks
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i love how subjective these threads are
agreed, everyone also has different use for a boat. I run out of BSL across the Mississippi Sound to the Biloxi Marsh so a light/fast boat won't do much good for me when it picks up and gets rough as frick like it did on the way back in Saturday. That being said, if I still lived in Florida and snook fished I'd absolutely consider a pathfinder if I had the funds to afford one
Posted on 6/18/18 at 8:38 am to nolaks
I find blackjack rides like a Cadillac but I've only spent a couple hours in one
Posted on 6/18/18 at 8:54 am to redneck
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I run out of BSL across the Mississippi Sound to the Biloxi Marsh so a light/fast boat won't do much good for me
I know three guys who each have Pathfinders that make that run 2-3 times a week and love their boats. Pathfinders are the "quintessential" bay boat and set the standard for that type of center console fishing boat. Maverick Boating Group construction quality is second to none. Buying a used Pathfinder with a 4stroke yammy on the back is the safest purchase in the boating world. Laid out well and is a great do it all inshore fishing boat. the 24 can stretch out on better weather days.
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 8:57 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:14 am to Saskwatch
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I know three guys who each have Pathfinders that make that run 2-3 times a week and love their boats.
to each his own
If I was in the market for a new boat I'd go Blue Wave or Yellowfin over Pathfinder if I was in that price range Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:55 am to redneck
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Blue Wave or Yellowfin
big price and quality jump there.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:16 am to redneck
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Blue Wave or Yellowfin
One of these is not like the other.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:32 am to maisweh
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big price and quality jump there
brand new yes
you can get a decent used yellowfin for around the same price as a new Blue Wave.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 5:05 pm to redneck
I have had a 2200V since 2015 (it's a 2006 model). In my opinion it's the best decision I've ever made. I fish exactly where and how I understand you want to fish. Cross lake DeCade, no problem...have had it in inches of water in Lil Deuce, etc. Bass fishing from the fire station no problem. It does everything I want... When summer comes I trailer to Coco and run out to Timbalier, no problem. If it gets choppy just put the tabs down pull back on the throttle a tad and let it eat! Check boattrader...they have a lot of 2200Vs that come up there and closer to Houma than Tampa! I drove to Mobile to get mine...one in decent shape that hasnt been beat up is hard to pass up! Excellent resale as well. Buddy of mine fishes the same area as we do in a Blackjack 224, and he rathers fish from my boat! I wouldnt second guess it for the type of fishing you're describing.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 5:09 pm to WacoTiger
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I could get to fish in 6 inches of water
Now that's just not even remotely close to being true.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 8:41 pm to reds on reds on reds
I had a 2200V with 200HPDI. Fast and awesome all around boat, with great resale. Liked it so much, bought a new 2600 HPS, and it has surpassed all expectations. For those complaining about the ride in their 2200, I would agree they’re a bit light, but using trim tabs solves the bulk of the issues. I looked at the 2400 and their new 25 Hybrid. Both looked like top quality boats as well. You wouldn’t be disappointed. 
Posted on 6/18/18 at 8:56 pm to tke_swamprat
I don't own a bay boat.... but my friend who has been an inshore guide for 30 years in Charleston and fishes 7 days a week during the tourist season on a pathfinder and eventually upgraded to a larger pathfinder says it's great and loves it. He gets no discounts. It's just the hull that works for him. If I'm ever in the bayboat market, I'll be buying whatever he has, which will be a pathfinder.
With a yammy.
It's the perfect boat to pull jugbelly reds out of their comfort zone and float them away on their release on a hot summer day, under the T Top, listening to Widespread Panic, and watching dolphins rip it shreds.
There's lots of places to hide weed on Pathfinder too.
With a yammy.
It's the perfect boat to pull jugbelly reds out of their comfort zone and float them away on their release on a hot summer day, under the T Top, listening to Widespread Panic, and watching dolphins rip it shreds.
There's lots of places to hide weed on Pathfinder too.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:31 pm to deeprig9
Had Clooney fished out of a 24’ pathfinder in the movie the perfect storm, his crew would still be alive today.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 7:21 am to deeprig9
deeprig9
I think we used your buddy this weekend out of Charleston, there are not that many charters out there that have been doing it 30 years. He had an older 24' Pathfinder that was in great shape and put us on the fish.
I think we used your buddy this weekend out of Charleston, there are not that many charters out there that have been doing it 30 years. He had an older 24' Pathfinder that was in great shape and put us on the fish.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 8:54 am to nolaks
I may be biased here since I own a Blackjack 256, but how can you not like the ride of a Blackjack? They are one of the softest riding and driest riding bay boats on the market.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:22 am to PuraVida
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I would agree they’re a bit light, but using trim tabs solves the bulk of the issues
This. Most people that complain about the rides of different hulls either do not have trim tabs or do not know how to use them
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:37 am to Mr Mom
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Blackjack 256
Longer boats will generally prove to be a smoother ride in open water as they can bridge the chop better. Longer boats usually will weigh more giving you a softer ride as well. However, both of these can be drawbacks when fishing interior marshes due to increased draft and decreased maneuverability.
Blackjack 22 or 25 are both great riding boats. They were designed by Bill Kenner after all who hasn't made a bad hull.
BJ and Pathfinder are on the same level in my opinion. It would be personal preference as to which is better.
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