OB's thoughts on blazer bays with rolled gunnels?

Which model Blazer Bay would this be?

They're fine boats. I've had two in my lifetime and both were dry riding, open water worthy boats. Most rolled gunnel boats have splatter deck in the cockpit. Very easy to clean and hard to chip. They can ride a little bit rougher due to the weight, but every manufacturer is different.

I would have no problem whatsoever buying a roller gunnel Kenner or Blazer. My only reservation would just be to inquire as to the stringer and transom material used in the boat. Lots of rolled gunnel boats are manufactured with plywood stringers and/or transoms.

I expected a little boat pron



i was dissapointed

I own a Blazer Bay 1960, no splatter interior, and have been caught out in stupid weather. Not only were we able to get home safely, but rather quickly and dry as could be.

I found mine up in the PNW, hence the reason it has a ss safety rail and full enclosure, and a kicker motor to boot.

Mine is a 2008. It not only had a bimini top, but had a full enclosure that zipped on to the bimini. I got mine for about 16K. I fished it for a year now and just had some fiberglass work done to the bottom, all new wiring, pumps and 12" lowrance installed. I love mine for what I do with it. I might even pull the railing off and install a trolling motor and bass fish out of it.

I have a 2016 Blazer 2170 and absolutely love it. Powered by Merc 150 with a Jack plate. I can get in very skinny water on low tides in the marsh and also get out in the bays and handle a decent open water chop. Overall a very well rounded inshore boat for the price point.

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have the 2400 with rolled gunnel. It’s significantly lighte

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Because it doesn't have wood in it and its made like modern boats, minimal structure to be strong enough.

I love rolled gunnel boats but today they cost as much and in some cases more than a liner boat. If the boat isn't wood cored it really doesn't make sense. The only reason I would prefer a rolled gunnel boat is price.

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exceeds the HP rating on the plate

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Wouldn't do it these days.

I have the 1906, it is a true 19'6" boat, 7'8" width but only a 1450 lb hull weight. I have the F 115 (405 lbs) and 9.8 (105 lbs), for a combined weight of 510 lbs, hanging off the back now.

The 150 that it is rated for and the 175 are both about 510 lbs.

I would imagine that the 1906 with a 150 and a ss prop does about 55.

i have a kenner 2000 21VX with a 2017 mercury four stroke 150, same one i mentioned in this thread in 2017. When i first got it, super ultra light, slightly over propped id see 50-52. now i have a trolling motor, ice chest, fat friends, and a rev 4. I see 47-48.