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Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:48 am
Posted on 3/9/17 at 9:48 am
I have owned a few smaller (center consul) saltwater boats (whaler/seahunt)over the years but now looking for a 26-32" walkaround. Used is fine but not looking for a "project". What makes do you like / dislike? Looking at Grady,and Edgewater but not super familiar w/ other brands. Prefer Yamaha power due to location / service.
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Posted on 3/9/17 at 2:14 pm to Bleudawg
Focus on the motors... they are WAY more important than the boat. Even the generator...
-Grady would be my pick
-Grady would be my pick
Posted on 3/9/17 at 2:31 pm to Bleudawg
Fishmaster
Posted on 3/9/17 at 2:33 pm to rantfan
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Fishmaster
lol love the name but never heard of it.
Posted on 3/9/17 at 2:34 pm to MarlinMan
quote:I will. Prefer the Yamaha for service (use it in the low country). Had good luck w/ them too.
Focus on the motors
Posted on 3/9/17 at 2:37 pm to Bleudawg
Posted on 3/11/17 at 7:11 am to Bleudawg
Grady White
Posted on 3/12/17 at 9:54 am to Bleudawg
We have owned many different offshore boats 26-31', Grady, Century, Hydra Sports, and Jupiter. The Grady was a walkaround, rest were Center Cs.
The Jupiter was a 31' and was by far the best ride and finished.
I have fished many others, Yellowfin, Bluewater, Contender. The Jupiter by far the best ride, heavy deep V boat that could take the waves.
My advice is to test drive them, there is major differences in the handling, ride and 'dryness" of the ride. Yamaha is the only way to go. Get the longest boat you can afford, makes a huge difference when battling weather, waves, etc.
Out of the brands you mentioned Grady and Boston Whaler is the old standard for walkarounds. A traditional Center C will ride better or be more comfortable ride than a walkaround. We found the walkaround cabin was used more as a storage area. Fishing is harder or more limited than a Center C.
Why a walkaround?
The Jupiter was a 31' and was by far the best ride and finished.
I have fished many others, Yellowfin, Bluewater, Contender. The Jupiter by far the best ride, heavy deep V boat that could take the waves.
My advice is to test drive them, there is major differences in the handling, ride and 'dryness" of the ride. Yamaha is the only way to go. Get the longest boat you can afford, makes a huge difference when battling weather, waves, etc.
Out of the brands you mentioned Grady and Boston Whaler is the old standard for walkarounds. A traditional Center C will ride better or be more comfortable ride than a walkaround. We found the walkaround cabin was used more as a storage area. Fishing is harder or more limited than a Center C.
Why a walkaround?
This post was edited on 3/12/17 at 9:59 am
Posted on 3/12/17 at 9:33 pm to spacewrangler
Walk around / express or something similar to overnight on. I want " some" sleeping quarters but want to stay w/ outboards. I do the majority of my boating in the ditch (Ga / SC). I have a tricked out river hawk for the creeks for fishing. I really just want something to day trip and travel up and down from NC to Fl and something like a 305 Grady would work IMHO. Just looking for other boats I might not know about. As far as the Jupiter goes that's a great boat and have a friend with one. Also really liked the the Edgewater 318 CC. But this purchase has to have some kind of a cabin w/ ax while at the dock.
Posted on 3/13/17 at 11:27 am to Bleudawg
Can you afford a whaler? if so, their walk around is probably top of the mark
Posted on 3/13/17 at 4:52 pm to Bleudawg
Check out the Pursuit 235 DC. I have a friend in the biz who could hook you up with a great deal on one
Posted on 3/14/17 at 7:36 am to NYCAuburn
Not a new one. Budget is 90-100k.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 11:40 am to CEORanter
Ditto on the 235. Bigger than it seems. Pursuit makes a nice boat for the price.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 1:33 pm to runningdog
It really depends on what you're going to do most of the time.
If it's a cruzer, then Pursuit is a more "plush" boat than the GW.
If it's fishing most of the time then the GW is the way to go between the two.
Of course, the Whaler is the best of both of those if you can afford it.
If it's a cruzer, then Pursuit is a more "plush" boat than the GW.
If it's fishing most of the time then the GW is the way to go between the two.
Of course, the Whaler is the best of both of those if you can afford it.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 5:47 pm to MarlinMan
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Focus on the motors... they are WAY more important than the boat. Even the generator...
This. You said you owned boats so I am sure you know what a money pit they can be if you have a bad one.
Posted on 3/14/17 at 5:58 pm to Bleudawg
Buy a lightly used Chris Craft and don't look back
Posted on 3/15/17 at 8:02 am to Bleudawg
whalers have the safety factor of not sinking but they ride rough due to their construction...not much hull flex and today most boats are built with foam floatation for safety... Grady, persu9t, contender, whatever... just make sure you have a pair of Yamaha F300s hanging off the back and you'll be good.
Enjoy...sounds like fun
Enjoy...sounds like fun
Posted on 3/28/17 at 11:41 pm to Bleudawg
I can pass along your info if you want. I'm on my 4th boat and he has hooked me up every time. I now have a 2017 Everglades 255
Posted on 3/29/17 at 2:06 am to spacewrangler
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Why a walkaround?
This
In the size range you are looking at there is not much cabin and rarely an A/C which makes you effectively own a boat with a prison camp hot box feature most of the year. Last one I owned simply had a pile of shite stored in the cabin, much prefer my CC.
wondering what your rationale is, not being a wise arse.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 2:06 am to spacewrangler
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Why a walkaround?
This
In the size range you are looking at there is not much cabin and rarely an A/C which makes you effectively own a boat with a prison camp hot box feature most of the year. Last one I owned simply had a pile of shite stored in the cabin, much prefer my CC.
wondering what your rationale is, not being a wise arse.
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