best boat for the money?

SKIFFY · 07-03-2008, 03:46 PM

hey guys i am currently in the market for a new 19-23 center console or walk around/cuddy cabin. which brands have the most room,seating,storage and best ride in chop?

tight lines,matt

38bat · 07-03-2008, 03:48 PM

More info is needed for a real answer. New only?How much are you looking to spend would be helpful.

SKIFFY · 07-03-2008, 03:52 PM

im looking to spend up to 45,000

i want a new boat off the showroom floor.

REEL STAMAS · 07-03-2008, 04:01 PM

IMHO Triton makes the best boat for the money on the market... I would rec. a21-23' Center-console as theygive you more room, but over the course of a 12-15hr day on the water, they tend to beat you up more & a hardtop w/a full windshield provides more protection from the elements... That said if I were buying something under 24' I would probablybuy a center-console... I also like the Yamaha 150hp 4-strokes for economy & reliability... (you maywant to up your budget though

jimmyjams4110 · 07-03-2008, 04:11 PM

Capehorn in the 19-23 center console.

Cuddy cabins are a toss up imo. Proline, Mako, Wellcraftare nice. Grady Whites are just too expensive. If you go with a cuddy, make sure you get a 23ft, anything smaller will feel very tight due to the fact you're locked in the back of the boat, and make sure it has a hard top with railing on the side of it so you can make it to the bow and back easier.

CHICO · 07-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Seastrike 205 or 21ft whatever you want to call it. When I was doing my boat buying I asked everyone I knew the same question. Even 4 out of the 5 guys with the 40+ ft boats said Seastrike, or it was in atleast their top three.

SKIFFY · 07-03-2008, 04:37 PM

thanks guys.

i really like cape horns but they are really pricey.

but im seriously considering the mako 234 walkaround

boatman · 07-03-2008, 04:37 PM

Key West, Seaswirl Striper

SKIFFY · 07-03-2008, 04:39 PM

31 contender is a litte big

19-23 feet is what im shooting for

up to 45k

jimmyjams4110 · 07-03-2008, 04:45 PM

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SantaRosaSkank (7/3/2008)Then you should just save your money and ride with friends until you can buy a real boat.

Geassseeeeee......:boo

SantaRosaShank. It's just not the boat that costs money, it's also the cost of GAS. Maybe he doesn't want to go Marlin and Tuna fishing most of the time. Maybe he wants to go catch snappers, groupers, kings. A 31 contender in my opinion would be a little overkill.

Get a boat that does 90% of the things you want to do, not the 10% you dream of doing.

I think you're an idiot for shooting down a 21-23ft boat. To me that's about the ideal boat for around here. My 2cents.

07-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#1
SKIFFY Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	best boat for the money? hey guys i am currently in the market for a new 19-23 center console or walk around/cuddy cabin. which brands have the most room,seating,storage and best ride in chop? tight lines,matt

07-03-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
38bat Banned Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 470	RE: best boat for the money? More info is needed for a real answer. New only?How much are you looking to spend would be helpful.

07-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#3
SKIFFY Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	RE: best boat for the money? im looking to spend up to 45,000 i want a new boat off the showroom floor.

07-03-2008, 04:01 PM	#4
REEL STAMAS Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Panama Chitty Beach Posts: 782	RE: best boat for the money? IMHO Triton makes the best boat for the money on the market... I would rec. a21-23' Center-console as theygive you more room, but over the course of a 12-15hr day on the water, they tend to beat you up more & a hardtop w/a full windshield provides more protection from the elements... That said if I were buying something under 24' I would probablybuy a center-console... I also like the Yamaha 150hp 4-strokes for economy & reliability... (you maywant to up your budget though

07-03-2008, 04:11 PM	#5
jimmyjams4110 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace / Milton Posts: 783	RE: best boat for the money? Capehorn in the 19-23 center console. Cuddy cabins are a toss up imo. Proline, Mako, Wellcraftare nice. Grady Whites are just too expensive. If you go with a cuddy, make sure you get a 23ft, anything smaller will feel very tight due to the fact you're locked in the back of the boat, and make sure it has a hard top with railing on the side of it so you can make it to the bow and back easier.

07-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
CHICO Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	RE: best boat for the money? Seastrike 205 or 21ft whatever you want to call it. When I was doing my boat buying I asked everyone I knew the same question. Even 4 out of the 5 guys with the 40+ ft boats said Seastrike, or it was in atleast their top three.

07-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
SKIFFY Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	RE: best boat for the money? thanks guys. i really like cape horns but they are really pricey. but im seriously considering the mako 234 walkaround

07-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#8
boatman Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5	RE: best boat for the money? Key West, Seaswirl Striper

07-03-2008, 04:39 PM	#9
SKIFFY Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	RE: best boat for the money? 31 contender is a litte big 19-23 feet is what im shooting for up to 45k

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