[yr_tiger]

Have about $35k to spend on a family boat. Typical use is bays in POC, bass lake sometimes and jetty when the flat.
I have fished few hull styles and makes but not an expert by any means...Dont want anything older than 2016.

The goal is get the yr_tiger family (4 pack) a fishing boat
Thx Guys

 

[StevenOntheRanger]

Nautic star with a 150-200hp 4 stroke should be good for your family


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[Sgrem]

For that POC area you will need a tunnel V. Any of the Explorer or Mowdy or Haynie Bigfoot style etc would be great. Dont worry about the low sides. I am a full time guide with a large Southshore tunnel v with low sides. I fish a lot of families and kids and have never splashed anyone. The Bigfoot is probably the better choice for front deck bass fishing. They will all perform equally well at the jetties with decent conditions.

 

[GetBent361]

Blazer bay? They look nice. My friends fish with a guide who always does well. Let’s his clients use gloomis rods so the guide is both crazy and likes nice stuff I assume

 

[Bird]

Gulf Coast and Transport make good boats that fish and family very well.

 

[yr_tiger]

OK so looked at 19 ft Shoalwater and I think I need increase OAL target.

 

[Capt_Gilligan]

I’d look at the boats Sgrem mentioned but would also look at a big aluminum rig if it came available.

 

[yr_tiger]

Blazer bay? They look nice. My friends fish with a guide who always does well. Let’s his clients use gloomis rods so the guide is both crazy and likes nice stuff I assume

I just looked at Blazer...Nice and pretty good price. Not as shallow as SGEMs recommendations but can get a solid build 20Ft in my price range little mode than $35 k but close.

 

[paragod]

Just posted 24 ft Kenner with fresh power bay or offshore this tank will do it all

 

[C.Hern5972]

Hard to beat the
Blue Wave STL(would be my choice in that area)
Blazer Bay
Nauticstar

 

[EastTexasRancher]

STL is a great choice, but I’m biased...😂😂

 

[C.Hern5972]

STL is a great choice, but I’m biased...😂😂

i do like the STL... ran many STL and pure bays. Great boats for sure

 

[drdriller]

carolina skiff makes a sea chaser HFC. (hybrid fishing cruiser)

Cruises and fishes good, lots of storage, seating, amenities, shade...

My kids like it and my wife loves it, what else is there to say?

 

[yr_tiger]

Well we pulled trigger, Got a brand new Blazer Bay 2020 20ft2in . After checking many out new and used this seem like the best deal for our family and style. Also found a dealer that is a boat guy and all the guys there are boat/fishing guys..not used car salesmen The Boat Haus New Braunfgls kicks *****.
We have taken it out to put the 10hr breakin on it and think we will be real happy. Impressed with hull design it was holding plane at 20 mph. Man its good to have a boat again.
Thank for the input guys!

 

[SSST]

Congrats man, enjoy it!!

 

[BayouBonsaiMan]

Cool Deal! best money youll ever spend! IMO

 

[EastTexasRancher]

Wow, way to go!!! Start making memories!!!