Looking to upgrade to 24-27ft CC
I’ve been looking at the Wellcraft 262 fisherman or Robalo 242 which seem to fit in the range but not familiar with these boats?
Looking for recommendations on a CC within the given budget doesn’t have to be those?
Which boat for $125k
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I have a Sea Hunt very good riding hull ..well made ..after owing three grady's a sea pro all junk IMO & an old mako ..best outboard boat I have owned..
but if I were to own one boat a twin diesel inboard would be my first choice ..love my 32 Albemarle
but if I were to own one boat a twin diesel inboard would be my first choice ..love my 32 Albemarle
custom crafted fishing rods and blanks from United Composites UC AR custom blanks ...CTS & CTS AR custom blanks ..Phenix M1 and UMBX...
CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
How much are they asking for a mid-sized Cobia? The build quality is excellent on these boats for the money asked, as the new owners (probably running the show there for the last 8 years or so) are dedicated to building quality. I think they also build the Maverick FW bass boats These new clean-sheet design Cobias are nothing like the Cobias of old. Worth a look.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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remember most boat are trade off's ..Unless you have a cool million or more to design your own..
What most important to you ..Cabin ? ride ? drift ? family fun ? fishing ? cockpit room vs seating & cabin space...Power & drive..
I have owned & driven just about every boat type under 40' there is...and there are great differences even in boat that may look the same & different boats from the same company's
try & find a 26 regulator and ride in one if you want an outboard boat..and than compare it to how others ride
Take a ride on a 32 albemarle and do the same,,you can fine many in your price range..
they are Two of the best riding hulls in there class..
down east I not a big lover of them ,,,drove & fished several they rock & pound ..But there are some really nice ones ...but not sure you can find one in your price range...
love the 36 Duffy ..Holland is a beast..
good luck dont rush it ,,take your time & ride on as many boats as you can before buying one..
when I was looking for an over 30' diesel last boat I wanted was a Albemarle till I rode on one in a tight 4' sea ,,
What most important to you ..Cabin ? ride ? drift ? family fun ? fishing ? cockpit room vs seating & cabin space...Power & drive..
I have owned & driven just about every boat type under 40' there is...and there are great differences even in boat that may look the same & different boats from the same company's
try & find a 26 regulator and ride in one if you want an outboard boat..and than compare it to how others ride
Take a ride on a 32 albemarle and do the same,,you can fine many in your price range..
they are Two of the best riding hulls in there class..
down east I not a big lover of them ,,,drove & fished several they rock & pound ..But there are some really nice ones ...but not sure you can find one in your price range...
love the 36 Duffy ..Holland is a beast..
good luck dont rush it ,,take your time & ride on as many boats as you can before buying one..
when I was looking for an over 30' diesel last boat I wanted was a Albemarle till I rode on one in a tight 4' sea ,,
custom crafted fishing rods and blanks from United Composites UC AR custom blanks ...CTS & CTS AR custom blanks ..Phenix M1 and UMBX...
CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
I will keep my eyes open. A wise man once told me all boats are for sale just make an offer. The way the market is a lot of boats do not get listed and theones that do have benn passed over a bunch of times. I will let you know if i see anything in that range.
MateOriginal Crew53 postsSince 2019
This 25' Northern Bay Downeast new build with slightly used 300 Suzy outboard is listed on Downeast Boat Forum, to me this is a gorgeous boat. I believe the ask is 85K.
In Search of Big Freddie
MateOriginal Crew108 postsSince 2019
Rick - I saw that boat on YouTube. Nice looking rig, but almost zero storage room on it. Like none. I don't think the finisher took that into consideration. Look here:
And by the way, I wonder what other 26' Pilot house boat he used as inspiration for the design of that house. Hmmm, looks veddy familiar . . .
And by the way, I wonder what other 26' Pilot house boat he used as inspiration for the design of that house. Hmmm, looks veddy familiar . . .
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Storage or not she's a sexy beast, Northern Bay is a great hull. Surprised no one grabbed this one yet.
In Search of Big Freddie
MateOriginal Crew108 postsSince 2019
Will the roof support a valise? Or maybe an American Tourister piece of luggage? 😛
Not so sexy when you have no place to put all the stuff three or four guys typically bring aboard - except all over the deck. Not to mention your boat's life jackets, tool kit, spare engine parts and personal tackle.
Maybe turning one or both of those wet bilge holds into dry storage would help. But that involves more construction modifications and fiber glassing, not to mention an upgrade in the type of hatches OEM'ed onto that boat. If the owner is not capable of performing this type of work (and honestly, few are), Figure $15K for a yard to do it, plus another $10-15K in electronics, ground tackle, and maybe a Terrova trolling motor (more $$$ and electrical complexity) - and then you would have something worth calling a fishing rig. Right now I couldn't really consider it a viable fisherman.
Maybe a solution would be a "coffin box" on the foredeck - but those cost good money as well, and then the two holds would be obstructed. No easy solutions here.
Not to mention that the provided engine already has 1700 hours on it, with only a very small allowance for purchasing the boat without the engine. Figure another what? $30K for a 300hp anything, rigged?? Yeah, there's better deals out there. But it really does look sexy, I agree - just from a distance.
Not so sexy when you have no place to put all the stuff three or four guys typically bring aboard - except all over the deck. Not to mention your boat's life jackets, tool kit, spare engine parts and personal tackle.
Maybe turning one or both of those wet bilge holds into dry storage would help. But that involves more construction modifications and fiber glassing, not to mention an upgrade in the type of hatches OEM'ed onto that boat. If the owner is not capable of performing this type of work (and honestly, few are), Figure $15K for a yard to do it, plus another $10-15K in electronics, ground tackle, and maybe a Terrova trolling motor (more $$$ and electrical complexity) - and then you would have something worth calling a fishing rig. Right now I couldn't really consider it a viable fisherman.
Maybe a solution would be a "coffin box" on the foredeck - but those cost good money as well, and then the two holds would be obstructed. No easy solutions here.
Not to mention that the provided engine already has 1700 hours on it, with only a very small allowance for purchasing the boat without the engine. Figure another what? $30K for a 300hp anything, rigged?? Yeah, there's better deals out there. But it really does look sexy, I agree - just from a distance.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
This 25' Northern Bay Downeast new build with slightly used 300 Suzy outboard is listed on Downeast Boat Forum, to me this is a gorgeous boat. I believe the ask is 85K.
If you happen to have the link I’d like to check out more I couldn’t find on the site
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
Rick - I saw that boat on YouTube. Nice looking rig, but almost zero storage room on it. Like none. I don't think the finisher took that into consideration. Look here:
And by the way, I wonder what other 26' Pilot house boat he used as inspiration for the design of that house. Hmmm, looks veddy familiar . . this is straight business no hoarding
Rick - I saw that boat on YouTube. Nice looking rig, but almost zero storage room on it. Like none. I don't think the finisher took that into consideration. Look here:
And by the way, I wonder what other 26' Pilot house boat he used as inspiration for the design of that house. Hmmm, looks veddy familiar . . .
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
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saw an older Pursuit 28 CC the other day..what a nice boat...I saw a 30ft CC with twin yami 4strokes under 80k ..
when I make my move to the keys its on my list ..
when I make my move to the keys its on my list ..
custom crafted fishing rods and blanks from United Composites UC AR custom blanks ...CTS & CTS AR custom blanks ..Phenix M1 and UMBX...
CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
Now that I get to see the inside this boat is straight business no hoarding or horseplay ✊
MateOriginal Crew53 postsSince 2019
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Sadly, 125 doesn’t get you a lot today but I’d choose Robalo over the Welcraft, even though slightly smaller. Will ride much better in my opinion.
Lep mentioned Cobia and again, if it were my money, that’s the direction I’d go. I owned a 2015 25 for 3 years (anything post 2005 is built by Maverick) and man, was that a great riding boat with tons of storage and just some really well thought out features. At the 2020 Miami Boat Show, their 28 with twin 200s was selling for 150k. One can only dream of prices like that now.
Lep, that’s my video you posted - I love that Northern Bay but yes, storage is greatly lacking. Those lines though.....
Lep mentioned Cobia and again, if it were my money, that’s the direction I’d go. I owned a 2015 25 for 3 years (anything post 2005 is built by Maverick) and man, was that a great riding boat with tons of storage and just some really well thought out features. At the 2020 Miami Boat Show, their 28 with twin 200s was selling for 150k. One can only dream of prices like that now.
Lep, that’s my video you posted - I love that Northern Bay but yes, storage is greatly lacking. Those lines though.....
MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
Sadly, 125 doesn’t get you a lot today but I’d choose Robalo over the Welcraft, even though slightly smaller. Will ride much better in my opinion.
Lep mentioned Cobia and again, if it were my money, that’s the direction I’d go. I owned a 2015 25 for 3 years (anything post 2005 is built by Maverick) and man, was that a great riding boat with tons of storage and just some really well thought out features. At the 2020 Miami Boat Show, their 28 with twin 200s was selling for 150k. One can only dream of prices like that now.
Lep, that’s my video you posted - I love that Northern Bay but yes, storage is greatly lacking. Those lines though.....
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
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Is the northern bay still available…
MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
How much are they asking for a mid-sized Cobia? The build quality is excellent on these boats for the money asked, as the new owners (probably running the show there for the last 8 years or so) are dedicated to building quality. I think they also build the Maverick FW bass boats These new clean-sheet design Cobias are nothing like the Cobias of old. Worth a look.
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
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