Opinions on new boat

[carolina flare]

I am looking for some advice on the purchase of a new boat. I have owned jon boats to flats boats to center consoles and have ran 60+ sportfishing boats so am by no means a rookie. Just looking for some help. I am looking for a center console in the 23-27 foot range. It must have forward seating, a head, single or twins doesn't really matter but 4 stroke power is a must. This boat will need to be easily trailerable. This boat will be used limited offshore but must be capable of a Bahamas crossing. It will be used a lot for family cruising inshore and the ICW around SC and NC. I am looking for possibly new, slightly used but no projects. Looking for a turn key boat. Please share your thoughts and if you know of any boats that fall into this criteria, please let me know.

Thanks.

Capt Bill Sharpe

[welder]

Pacific26 , loose the fighting chair and add seating in front of the console , move console back 1.5'-2' there is a head in the CC.

The 26 is 26'-3" and has a 8'-6" beam has a 150 gallon fuel tank , should have about 400+ mile range with a 225 or 250 HP motor.

She will weigh in at about 6000 lbs on the trailer ready to go.

Go to www.pacificboats.com to see more options.

These are Plate alloy boats , 1/4" plate hulls , they handle , ROCKS, LOGS, Glass boats and whatever else floats .

Edited September 12, 2010 by welder

[wiley]

Is a Cat out of the question?

[Flats392]

I am looking for some advice on the purchase of a new boat. I have owned jon boats to flats boats to center consoles and have ran 60+ sportfishing boats so am by no means a rookie. Just looking for some help. I am looking for a center console in the 23-27 foot range. It must have forward seating, a head, single or twins doesn't really matter but 4 stroke power is a must. This boat will need to be easily trailerable. This boat will be used limited offshore but must be capable of a Bahamas crossing. It will be used a lot for family cruising inshore and the ICW around SC and NC. I am looking for possibly new, slightly used but no projects. Looking for a turn key boat. Please share your thoughts and if you know of any boats that fall into this criteria, please let me know.

Thanks.

Capt Bill Sharpe

Look into Bluewater Boats...... meet and excessed everything you are looking for....

[carolina flare]

A cat boat is not out of the question just have not looked at them,thanks welder but i am looking for a glass boat.I have not looked at bluewater but will check them out.keep your thoughts coming thanks -Capt Bill

[JOEKEN]

I second the vote for Bluewater. I had an awesome experience with the build of mine.

[SCAngler]

Bluewater,Sea Hunt,Key West,Sea King,Scout(more expensive),Proline are just a few worth considering

[Mine]

Bluewater for sure. You have the option of the 23' or even 25', both which will fit your bill.

I owned a 23' and it's PLENTY of boat for the measured size.

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I like Sea Hunt,,,but dont like Scout!

[team oldschool]

You might want to look into a 27' RAMBO.