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If I weren't wanting to trailer my "new" larger boat to the Keys a couple times a year, this would be hard to pass on.
1993 GW Dolphin...a mix of the pre eurotransom Sailfish 25 (like I had) and the Gulfstream 23 (uses the smaller cabin making a larger cockpit which was huge to start with) all with the SeaV2 hull and full transom without the wasted space of the eurotransom. This one even has low hour modern 4 stroke power, but it would still be expensive to operate. http://wilmington.craigslist.org/bod/4628353656.html |
Oh, just so yall know, I am not in extreme goof off mode at work, I had my Appendix cut out Saturday and am sitting at home bored to death!
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wait another month or so to go look at the Grady and pick up a bushel of the best oysters you will ever taste while you're there
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something about the pluff mud in Blufton makes them taste extra good. water temps probably wont be cool enough till the end of September beginning of October
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Ever heard of a Hancock boat?
Looks nice. http://hancockboats.com/Images/Patri...39;/index.html http://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/4610639419.html |
this is a freind of mine's Parker Pilot house, if you are interested, I can put you in touch with him
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...abin-102147345 he's asking 29,900, it could be bought for less |
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I saw that one a while back....I like the open back on the cabin but its not a full transom and I think its the modified vee...a friend of mine has the same boat with the longer cabin, when I asked him if he would get the modified vee again, he said he would definately get the deep vee. |
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that is the modified V, they had three different version, the original commercial almost flat bottom at the transom, the deep v which takes a bunch more power to run and rolls pretty bad and the modified, from what they told me the modified is the most popular. I know they passed on at least three others before they bought this one. It didn't work out like they hoped(only 6 pack certified) and bought the biggest Carolina skiff I've ever seen(USCG Certified to 30 pass IIRC). They were running that skiff the other day when I was out on that Intrepid, I knew they were wishing they were in the Parker.
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My buddy says he loves his, just would get the deep v if buying again...he fishes way offshore a lot.
That Parker is in the same boat as that GW Dolphin, would be a handful pulling it to and back from the Keys. Of course I could always keep the V20 for Keys trips...better stop thinking that way. |
towing to the Keys really puts a limit on your decisions, personally, with that in mind, I cant think of anything that would be an improvement over what you have. If you want more room, why not a redo on the V, have the transom redone to a full transom, and hang your Zuke on a bracket. With reworking the splashwell, it should give you some more room in the cockpit. Keep what you've got and spend some money on it. You've got a package that's hard to beat.
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Ok now, stop it with the logical thinking!
The V20 is almost perfect for the Keys, I think they designed it for use there. But I am kind of skittish about taking it 50 miles offshore in NC. When I evaluate everything all together, I keep leaning towards the GW Explorer 24, it seems to fit my bill the best as far as affordability and functionality. But we will see what happens...I may switch back to fishing for mountain trout, no boat needed. |
The best boat for going 50 miles offshore is some one else's boat. Seriously unless you plan to go more than 6 or 7 times its cheaper to charter
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Very true...I'm planning on going very often. With my folks having a place at the beach and having 2 uncles who live there full time, I figure any day the weather is going to be right I can run down there and go...I plan on retireing right.
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Ok, now that we've set the limits, there's no reason to restrict your self. Keep the V, don't ever get rid of it. Its teh perfect size to trailer, now for offshore fishing in NC, give up on the idea of using the V and buy a second boat something that will really get you out there to fish.
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In all seriousness, I've given up the idea of going offshore, it just plain cost too much. If I want to go, I'll charter or go on a friends boat. If I ever get my V going it will be the family boat. I want to sell my McKee and start looking for a mid sized flats boat, that will be my serious fishing boat or tow some where boat. I'm looking for a Shipoke, Dolphin 18, or action craft. I'll have a snortin, ill tempered smoking 2 stroke mercury V6 on the back that will take care of the go fast in me.
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I agree on the costs too much statement...but I love to fish, I want to fish, I am going to fish!!!
I am trying very hard to keep focus of the fact that a 6000+ pound, twin 250 hp boat is not what I need to end up with. Something with a single 4 stroke that I can go out and spend $150-$200 / trip is what I am shooting for. Go down once or twice a month, go out 2 times each time, have fresh fish for every meal. |
this is the best deal for what you can do with it around if you want to go offshore
http://boats.iboats.com/1975-seacraf...c/1477548.html oh, don't whine about it not being a center console, centers east up way too much room, express is where its happening keep the v for the Florida trips or if need be, I can tow it down for you in trade for some fishing time |
Randlemanboater look at craiglist eastern nc. Type in seacraft. 24 cuddy in oak island looks clean and not much money per say!!!! Plus its close!!!!!
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that one in Oak Island looks pretty nice, twin 115 Zukes should be fairly fuel efficient. Notice there are several in Virginia that are coming up on searches now. The season is coming to close and there are a lot of people that are getting right on their prices. The further North you go, the sooner the season is over and the cheaper the price
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No whining here...half the boats I look at are walkarounds...even viewed a few Carolina Classics and Albemarle's which are both getting old enogh to be in my price range. My trouble with that one is that I'd be screaming up and down the water at 70 mph all the time burning huge amounts of fuel and never catch a single fish. |
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There was a guy in the Keys this last trip that had this boat except his was aqua green in color and had a diesel motor.
I love the idea of the inboard but theres no way it would suit my families boating activities...I have to be able to tilt up the motor. http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/4558211729.html |
The NADA retail price on the motor on this one is $15K, the boat is almost free.
http://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/4606216867.html |
you really want my opinion on the value of that motor?
BTW the twin Zuke Sea Craft is you, the price is right, the boat is right. No more looking until you take that one for a ride. That twim merc Searaft can run on less than half throttle you know. |
I do like the looks of that SC, even though its not a full transom...I will definately check it out if its still for sale when my money gets right.
Boats I like I am taking screen shots of the ad in case they expire. |
aquasport 245 osprey cc
There is one up here in penna craigslist 12.5k that would my choice or a hydra-sport cc kevlar. would not be able to pick between them two.
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I like the looks of those Aquasports too...it will all boil down to whatever is available for the best price when I am ready to buy.
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There is a conspiracy afoot to get me to buy before I am ready.
1993 GW Explorer http://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/4636150763.html 2012 Yammie F300 for $9k http://wilmington.craigslist.org/boa/4634130643.html |
That is real nice...I just wish it didnt have the raised deck in the front.
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your going to have to get closer to 25-26 feet to get a non raised forward deck in a decent deadrise hull
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That isn't a 20 degree dedrise Dusky I don't think. Looks like a 16 dgree or something thereabouts. Plain Jane is Dusky but it doesn't come across like a Parker (also plain). Just buy a 32 Blackfin and be done with it.
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Yeah, I know...thats why I am leaning back towards a walk around instead of a CC.
Really all this boat studying has kind of hurt my brain and I am kinda trying not to look at anything for a while...but I love to look at boats! I found myself getting out of the truck to look at a 60's trihull sitting in the woods on the path down to the pond Sunday...I just cant help myself. |
There's a hydrodyne for $800 that passed twice in the last two months that I have to stay away from
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