1986 Sportsman 250?

[Dschaffer]

Originally Posted by Pipe_Dream

Trailer? Depending on how you currently move/store/keep your V20 that could be a major factor in your decision. I can relate to the pull of a larger boat, but thankfully my personal resources have kept me from making that move.

I would most likely continue to trailer the boat as I am just 10 minutes away from the launch. From what I***8217;ve gathered, it sounds like launching/loading the 250, solo, isn***8217;t too bad. What I don***8217;t like about the situation is that It is bare bones in regards to fishing equipment. I would either need to move $10,000+ of equipment off of my V20 (which would make it worth very little), or out fit the set up the 250 with new gear, and recoup some cost by selling the V20, fully loaded.

Originally Posted by Destroyer

My personal experience is that unless you have a family a 20 is really all you need. The 25 is good for the missus and kids or if you go out with a lot of friends. Just my 2 cents

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Yeah, this is one of the bigger reasons why I am considering it. Any more than 2-3 people on the V20 is tight. I do fish a lot by myself, or with a buddy and sometimes his son, but I know I would take more folks out if I had more space. It may be wishful thinking, as they are both prone to motion sickness, but I would hope that my wife and daughter would spend more time on out there in the 250. The cabin looks pretty comfortable for that size of boat. Definitely a tough decision.

Any thoughts on if it would be a wet ride without the flared bow of the V20?

[phatdaddy]

It s been my observation that the bigger the boat, the less u use it.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

It s been my observation that the bigger the boat, the less u use it.

I had a 25 foot John Almand. Great boat, solid as they come. But one thing I did notice was that I spent a lot more on gas to push her through the water, even though she was an I/O. That definitely kept my time on the water less than I would have gone out otherwise.

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[Dschaffer]

The seller sent me the dimensions of the fishing deck of the 250. It is actually a bit smaller than the V20. It has more width, but not length. Thats a deal killer for me. I like the idea of having a cabin but there is no way I’m getting a bigger boat with a smaller “dance” floor. Thanks for the input/insight.