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Man what a fine boat. I saw some at the boat show last night. There is only one thing negative about them on my mind. I have heard from 1 or 2 people that they are somewhat of a wet riding boat. I am on the verge of purchasing a new boat and this one tops my list. However, I can not stand a wet boat and was wondering if there are any Shearwater owners or people who have fished them that could enlighten me on this issue. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I'm just trying to gather as much info as possible before making a 40k + decision.

 

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Thanks WF. That makes 3 that have told me about the wet ride. Man I just cant seem to find that perfect boat.

 

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I have spoke with you before Rick. I think I am ready for a test run. I will contact you again.

 

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I have looked at the Majek extreme. To be honest with you, I had my mind made up on that boat until I went and looked at it. I do like the Extreme, however, I dont think it is a 40k boat. It is priced fairly close to the Triton, Pathfinder, Shearwater, but the boat is not in the same class. The fit and finish in not even close to these other boats. Granted the Shearwater is a little more, but you get a lot more. The Majek is nice, but I think they could have done a little more to finish it out a little better. Bottom line, if I am going to spend that kind of money on a boat, I am not going to let 5k sway me one way or the other. If I can spend 5k more and get the Ferrari of bay boats (shearwater), then that is what I would do. I am just concerned about the wet ride, so I guess I will just go test drive one and find out for myself.

 

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ttt. anyone else

 

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Thank you everyone for your help.

 

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Ok guys. I started this thread with a very simple question. For the record, jtizzle had some very helpful information to offer. And jabx, well you had absolutely nothing to offer and all you did was screw up my thread and and turn it into a big elementary school argument. Did I say I was wanting to buy a Fast Cat? No, I didn't. I asked about the ride of a Shearwater. I want a fishing boat, not a race boat so I can look cool and run 100 mph while I am attempting to fish.

I got all the information I needed. Thanks to the ones that had something to say on the subject.

 

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I know exactly what you are talking about gottagofishing, but I was not trying to start a debate about which is the best boat. I just simply asked if anyone knew of the Shearwater being a wet riding boat. It just seems that no matter what the title of the thread, people always want to tell you to "take a look at this boat or that boat". Trust me, I have researched them all.... over a 2+ year period before getting to the point I am at now.