Blazer Bay vs Pathfinder

1pescadoloco · 12-13-2011, 09:34 PM

I've narrowed my boat search down to two boats. A minimally equiped 2007 Blazer Bay 2220 with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke & supposedly 150hrs. This ones a bank repo. I like the fact that it is made here. The other boat is a 2005 Pathfinder 2200V with a 200hp Yamaha HDPI VMAX & 300 verifiable hrs. Complete service records are available. This boat is loaded with stuff I would put on it. The only thing I would add is a Hydraulic Jack Plate.

Both boats are within a few hundred dollars in price. The Blazer would need $5k of options to be comparable.

I would like feedback on both boats good & bad. So lets here from the PFF family.

Murphy's Law · 12-13-2011, 09:43 PM

This is just my opinion, but I would go with the pathfinder. Very well put together boats with a clean top side lay out that will allow you to fish from the rivers to the gulf

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Flatspro · 12-13-2011, 09:48 PM

Not even a thought PATHFINDER !!!!!!! Just stand on the hatch covers for just one comparison on quality the pathfinder will not budge yet the blazer will!

JoeZ · 12-13-2011, 10:03 PM

Kia or Carrera?

Pathfinder. No questions.

Plus why spend the extra 5k when you don't have to?

Grassflatsfisher · 12-13-2011, 10:49 PM

Pathfinder all day long!

60hertz · 12-13-2011, 11:41 PM

Pathfinder.

Splittine · 12-14-2011, 05:21 AM

Pathfinder. Blazer will spend more time in the shop than on the water.

suthern · 12-14-2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Splittine

Pathfinder. Blazer will spend more time in the shop than on the water.

I have never had one minutes worth of trouble with my Blazer and IMO is an excellent boat, but given the information you have provided above, I would have to choose the Pathfinder.

Garbo · 12-14-2011, 06:54 AM

I have owned a Pathfinder 24. I loved the boat.

In the past couple of years I personally know 3 people that have had very serious Stringer Problems with a MHP branded boat.

There was a 22 Pathfinder two years ago that all but broke in half on Choctawhatchee Bay. The boat was owned by a guide that I am certain of his captain experience and skills.

My Redfish Partner has a 21 Maverick that Stringers on Both sides were completely calapsed and had to be rebuilt. Still an issue.

Another friend of mine had a 09 Pathfinder and sold it earlier this year after having to have the stringers reglassed after having both get soft at centership.

That is three people that I personally know that have had the same type of issue.

I loved mine and had it almost 8 months. I will most likely buy another, but I will admit that I have some very serious conserns as it pertains to quality of construction at MHP.

I do hope this helps, as negative information in cases like yours is actually more helpful and positive than just praise.

Good Luck and post a picture of your choice when you make it.

I love boats.

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Garbo · 12-14-2011, 07:11 AM

Another Pathfinder Issue that is very common is the Hatch Covers Crack at the hinges.

I have personally repaired 3 Pathfinders (Mine and two others) Hatch/Compartment Lids and have another one promised to do this spring.

It seems to me that as nice of a boat as Pathfinder is that simple issues that are consistently an issue such as this should be fixed quick in the building process.

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12-13-2011, 09:34 PM	#1
1pescadoloco Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pace Posts: 263	Blazer Bay vs Pathfinder I've narrowed my boat search down to two boats. A minimally equiped 2007 Blazer Bay 2220 with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke & supposedly 150hrs. This ones a bank repo. I like the fact that it is made here. The other boat is a 2005 Pathfinder 2200V with a 200hp Yamaha HDPI VMAX & 300 verifiable hrs. Complete service records are available. This boat is loaded with stuff I would put on it. The only thing I would add is a Hydraulic Jack Plate. Both boats are within a few hundred dollars in price. The Blazer would need $5k of options to be comparable. I would like feedback on both boats good & bad. So lets here from the PFF family.

12-13-2011, 09:48 PM	#3
Flatspro Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 811	Not even a thought PATHFINDER !!!!!!! Just stand on the hatch covers for just one comparison on quality the pathfinder will not budge yet the blazer will! __________________ Chad Skeeles pensacolakayakcharters.com

12-14-2011, 07:11 AM	#10
Garbo Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PC Fl., Orange Bch, Gulf Shores, Camden Al. Posts: 5,521	Another Pathfinder Issue that is very common is the Hatch Covers Crack at the hinges. I have personally repaired 3 Pathfinders (Mine and two others) Hatch/Compartment Lids and have another one promised to do this spring. It seems to me that as nice of a boat as Pathfinder is that simple issues that are consistently an issue such as this should be fixed quick in the building process. . Last edited by Garbo; 12-14-2011 at 07:21 AM. Reason: goofed up spelling

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12-13-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
Murphy's Law Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pace, FL. Posts: 2,057	This is just my opinion, but I would go with the pathfinder. Very well put together boats with a clean top side lay out that will allow you to fish from the rivers to the gulf Sent from my HTC EVO 4G using Forum Runner

12-13-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,444	Kia or Carrera? Pathfinder. No questions. Plus why spend the extra 5k when you don't have to?

12-13-2011, 10:49 PM	#5
Grassflatsfisher Auburn Grad - 1999 Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,134	Pathfinder all day long!

12-13-2011, 11:41 PM	#6
60hertz Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace Posts: 643	Pathfinder.

12-14-2011, 05:21 AM	#7
Splittine Roll Tide Roll Moderator Grand Slam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A Tree Looking Down Posts: 8,801	Pathfinder. Blazer will spend more time in the shop than on the water.

12-14-2011, 06:54 AM	#9
Garbo Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PC Fl., Orange Bch, Gulf Shores, Camden Al. Posts: 5,521	I have owned a Pathfinder 24. I loved the boat. In the past couple of years I personally know 3 people that have had very serious Stringer Problems with a MHP branded boat. There was a 22 Pathfinder two years ago that all but broke in half on Choctawhatchee Bay. The boat was owned by a guide that I am certain of his captain experience and skills. My Redfish Partner has a 21 Maverick that Stringers on Both sides were completely calapsed and had to be rebuilt. Still an issue. Another friend of mine had a 09 Pathfinder and sold it earlier this year after having to have the stringers reglassed after having both get soft at centership. That is three people that I personally know that have had the same type of issue. I loved mine and had it almost 8 months. I will most likely buy another, but I will admit that I have some very serious conserns as it pertains to quality of construction at MHP. I do hope this helps, as negative information in cases like yours is actually more helpful and positive than just praise. Good Luck and post a picture of your choice when you make it. I love boats. .

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