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[Cooper]

I'm posting this ad for a friend. I've fished on this boat ~40 times over the past few years so I can probably answer general questions, but please direct anything specific to the owner (contact information below). We're planning to purchase a new boat together when this one sells, so obviously I think he maintains his stuff and treats it right.


’04 Jones Brothers Cape Fisherman 2000LT

Price: $21,000
Location: Deale, MD

Year: 2004
Model: Cape Fisherman 2000 Light Tackle Edition
Length: 20.5’
Beam: 8’
Weight: ~3000lbs
Power: Yamaha F150 (515 hrs)
Trailer: Loadrite tandem axle roller trailer (galvanized)

Performance:

• 42mph at wide-open-throttle
• 4.5 miles per gallon at 3500rpms (~25mph)
• 4 miles per gallon at 4000rpms (~30mph)
• Yamaha performance bulletin: http://www.yamaha-mo...tcf-f150txr.pdf

Features:

• Livewell (in front of console)
• Raw water wash down
• VHF
• Fishfinder (Raymarine DS500X)
• GPS (Garmin GPSmap 172C)
• Trim tabs (Lenco)
• Dual batteries
• Hydraulic steering (Teleflex SeaStar)
• Pop-up cleats and bow light
• Under-gunnel rod racks (3 rods on each side)
• Console rod holders (3 spinning/trolling, 1 fly)
• Leaning post rod holders (4)
• Bimini top (stainless steel, gray sunbrella fabric)
• Tackle storage drawers in console
• 57gal fuel capacity
• Full boat cover + console cover
• Includes spare prop (brand new OEM)
• Trailer has hydraulic disc brakes (4)

Additional Information:

This model was designed specifically for light tackle and fly fishing, but it also works perfectly well for trolling. It’s fuel efficient yet seaworthy. I’ve been extremely pleased with this boat but am upgrading to a 25 footer.

Both the boat and trailer are clean and well-maintained, with everything in good working condition. The bimini top was installed in spring 2011. It collapses down and out of the way when not in use.

The boat has been stored either on the trailer (covered) or in an enclosed boatel, except for one season in a slip. The bottom paint (light gray, ablative) is gradually wearing off.

I’m including several pictures in this post (below). You can see dozens more at this link:

https://picasaweb.go...211048504232193

I’m happy to answer questions. Thanks for looking.

Jon Mitchell
capt.jdm@gmail.com
917-940-5712 (cell)

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[Cooper]

I can't figure out how to edit the original post, so I'll put the change here:

The engine hours are 621 (as of 10/11/2011), NOT 515.

[Cooper]

I looked for some pictures that I've taken and have a few. Sorry for the *terrible* quality of this one. It was taken with my phone camera on zoom while driving my own boat.

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[Cooper]

This picture is from last year when the boat was kept in a slip in Chesapeake Beach. Note the console cover and hose. Every single time I've been out on Jon's boat over the past 3 years he has flushed the engine, washed the boat, and covered what he can. He also keeps the hull waxed. In 2009 the boat was stored on the trailer and he had a full cover for it. In 2010 it was stored in the water and he covered the console. In 2011 it is/was stored on a rack indoors. Needless to say, it's very clean and the gelcoat is in way better shape than most boats this age.

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[Cooper]

I got a question about draft. The Jones Brothers website (http://www.jonesbrot..._capefish20.htm) reports the draft as 12". I just called the owner, Jon, and he agrees with that number.

Also, the boat does not squat when getting up on plane. You throttle up, the bow stays level, and you're on plane pretty much immediately. That makes the boat very nimble for chasing schools of breaking fish (which is pretty much the main type of fishing we do for a couple months every year in the Chesapeake Bay). But on the flats that characteristic would also obviously be a benefit.

[Cooper]

Here's another shot of the boat running. The dark area is just slime from sitting in the water (cleaned up now), not dark bottom paint. The boat is very responsive to engine trim. It runs level without using the tabs, but they help when the water gets choppy.

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[Cooper]

This is the last new picture I have. I don't think we caught many fish that day, but obviously the ladies like the boat.

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Edited by Cooper, 31 October 2011 - 01:30 PM.

[Cooper]

I got a question about weight.

The Jones Brothers website says the dry weight is 2000 lbs.
The Yamaha performance bulletin says the wet weight is 3089 lbs.
In a letter to Jon, Load Rite says the trailer weight is 1200 lbs.

[Cooper]

Price dropped to $20,000!

[Cooper]

We went fishing yesterday with 3 guys and a 130 pound dog. The boat handled all of us casting and jigging easily. I thought it was going to be a fustercluck, but it was no big deal. The big fish was low-to-mid 30s, but covered in sores.

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[Cooper]

Definitely a KISS boat. Nothing to snag lines. Simple cleanup at the end of the day.

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[Cooper]

Cockpit and leaning post. I believe a larger cooler would fit.

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