Need Advise, Opinions and Info

[randlemanboater]

Few dollars more, double the price....tomato tomato....

Those old school 250 Yammies really like to drink fuel....but that is a really nice boat.

[Destroyer]

Willy? You were so happy when you got Senor Bert. Do you really want to go back to a center console after being in that league? Will you be happy in a cc? Just sayin' ...

(And I still say Bert should have been fixed. She was a yarl boat fer sure....arrrrh).

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Willy? You were so happy when you got Senor Bert. Do you really want to go back to a center console after being in that league? Will you be happy in a cc? Just sayin' ...

(And I still say Bert should have been fixed. She was a yarl boat fer sure....arrrrh).

I agree the 28 should have been fixed, but chances are teh insurance company didn't want to be responsible if it wasn't fixed to par and would rather total it out and sell it for salvage instead as there is less liability that way.

[willy]

That call of a CC from the Bert is one I am struggling with now. Most (95%) of my time on the water is decent weather fishing, in Raritan Bay with some runs outside. All pretty much within a 20 mile radius.
I am also usually alone or with one or two friends or family. The problems I have with the Bert is that for solo fishing it is tricky. I did manage to get it out alone once but on my return docking was very tricky with the current and tight quarters we have at our marinas here.
But the ride, oh the ride was amazing.
That is why I am having such a hard time deciding.
I have found a very nice Bert for sale and a very nice CC. Actually two very nice CC's, that Regulator is one.

In regard to fixing Senor Bert that was out of the question. Had a large breach in the hull bottom, had a main bulkhead come untabbed from it and the extent of the running gear damage along with the tremendous road rash and gouging of the hull and cost to re-do it made it cost prohibitive.
According to the surveyor that looked at when he went beyond what the insured value was within five minutes of looking and knowing there would be much more in the end he determined that it was a total loss.
Apparently the Senor took out two over thirty five cruisers severely damaging their hulls, knocked another big boat off its steel cradle and then took out the steel cradle. That is what finally got to the Bert in the end putting a large IBeam into the hull bottom.

[Destroyer]

Well, if you're going to keep her in a marina, and you like being indoors during bad weather, why not go for a pilot house design? Something like a Parker or a C-Hawk. There's a lot to be said for that style, and since I fish the same waters as you I know that they could handle the rip in False Hook Channel without any problems. A 23-25 should do it nicely, and then call me so you won't have to be alone when you go out. lol

[jasoncooperpcola]

I like the Beast. It gets my vote.

[Blue_Runner]

Willy have you looked at a Carolina Classic?
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/3409055848.html

Not necessarily saying this is the one - says it was submerged in 2007 the completely overhauled......but I've always liked the looks of em. They seem to be a nice little sportfisher. I've heard good stuff about em.

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Well, if you're going to keep her in a marina, and you like being indoors during bad weather, why not go for a pilot house design? Something like a Parker or a C-Hawk. There's a lot to be said for that style, and since I fish the same waters as you I know that they could handle the rip in False Hook Channel without any problems. A 23-25 should do it nicely, and then call me so you won't have to be alone when you go out. lol

Now that there's a friend. :-)

Willy, I read what you said about docking solo, and it hit home. Being able to set off on a run and come home all on my own, day or night, with no assistance required is one of the things that keeps my in my V.

This is a great thread. I'm looking forward to the happy ending.