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I have a Shearwater 2200 coastal. I am not familiar with Blazer like I am Shearwaters, Pathfinders, and Blue Waves, but I can say that the Shearwater is about as dry as the Pathfinder and a 22 Classic Blue Wave, maybe just a touch less. In any case, it would be really hard to measure. I spend about as much time in Pathfinders and Blue Waves as I do my own boat. I am also not familiar with the extreme, but the way those things sit so low in the water, you will never convince me that the extreme is a drier ride than the Shearwater....it just can't be. Then again, I think if the chop reaches a certain height, any bay boat is going to let the water in, that's just the way it is.

The rest of the performance and other characteristics of the Shearwater are better, IMO, as compared to the others boats mentioned here. I am not saying that because I own one; I am saying that because that's what I really believe. The finish and the layout of the Majek takes it out of the running, IMO, as compared to the others mentioned here, it's just not in the same class -- (really the pathfinder is the only boat that compares). They all draft about the same and all get up at the same depth, so that's a wash. The Shearwater is particularly nimble as compared to PF and BW's and will hop up onto plane in less time and at less speed (it's like, sick ... 20ft at 10mph)....can't talk about the performance of the Majek or the Blazer (which is a copy of a pathfinder, so can't be that much different than a PF), but would venture to guess the Shearwater performs as good or better.

Another factor that might be of use to you in making your decision, at least it was for me, is the resale value...I think the resale value on a boat like a Shearwater is going to be a bit higher than a majek or a blue wave and even better than a pathfinder. The boats enjoy a reputation for outstanding quality and, unlike even pathfinder, there aren't a lot of them out there. Part of that is the warranty and the way Shearwater backs their product. The continuing service from Shearwater is matched by few other companies.

Feel free to pm me if you have any other questions.

The other boat you might want to look at is the Lake and Bay 22 ft. It's up there with the Shearwater and the Pathfinder.

 

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The "Ferrari" of Bay Boats is definetley not a Shearwater...

Take a look at a FAST CAT if you are sold on a boat manufactured in Florida...

Makes a Shearwater look like a canoe.

Sorry, but there is not a boat out there that makes a Shearwater look like a canoe.

 

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OK....Your right....A Fast Cat makes it look like a Ski Barge....

Mindless.

 

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Oooh, and getting smarter!

lmao.

 

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Oh.. so you are smarter because you paid too much for a Bay Boat?.....OK..Bud...

You may need to go get your Hummer detailed instead of getting in a ******* match with me....

And don't forget to go to the Dry Cleaners to pick up all of your Monogrammed shirts....

Do you need some stickers for your boat too?...you most likely have a Wrap on it with the likeness of Roland Martin or Mark Sosin...

A Shearwater is nothing but a knock off of a Maverick Master Angler...nothing Original...nothing Cutting Edge.....

And resale value is nothing compared to a Majek,Mosca,Transport,Southshore,Explorer etc...

People line up to buy used boats made in Texas...

So, get off your High Horse......

You don't know how much I paid for my boat, jacka*s, and you don't know anything about me. So far, I am smarter than you because I don't flap my a*s cheeks about boats I know nothing about. Judging by your grammar, that's just for starters. YOu have added nothing to this thread. Particularly not anything on topic. So do us all a favor, bud, and stick your typing finger back in your nose where it will be doing someone some good.

Thanks.

 

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I never said you were too stupid to type. I said your grammar sucks and that you talk about things you know nothing about. I'll go out on a limb here, however, and add that your reading comprehension ain't none too hot, either.

rofl.

BTW, still waiting for you to contribute something positive (forget smart) to this thread.

 

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Hey man, I'm cool. I came in here to answer a guy's question about the comparative dryness of a Shearwater, which is something I know a little about and I pick up JABX, the fishing forum chihuahua, who seems hell bent to hump my leg in broken English about how much of a POS a Shearwater is. I guess that isn't that big of a deal, to each his own, right? And I guess that it really isn't so bad, either, that he hasn't said one word that is anywhere near the topic presented by the poster, who, btw, appreciates the feedback I gave him about the boats. What is bad, I think, is that the 2COOL SUPER CHIHUAHUA is speaking from on high about how terrible and unoriginal Shearwaters are from the casting deck of an Explorer.

That's like, comedy gold.

So I am good. I am thoroughly enjoying this guy and this discussion.

Add too stupid to use the internet to the list.

 

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hahaha, oooooh, spooky, there he is with the 'see you on the water' threat again.

Too funny.

 

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Aight. I always carry beer and a shotgun. You pick which one you want when I meet you out there.

edit: better clarify before net ninnies start in on me: I never drink on the water...the beer is strictly for guests only in moderate amounts!

Update: Jabs has more or less apologized for his earlier blasphemy of likening a Shearwater to a canoe and then later, a ski barge. On behalf of all Shearwater owners everywhere, I have accepted his apology. Jabs is actually kind of a good guy.

 

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I would like to publicly apologize the JABX for referring to him as a jacka*s and a chihuahua. He resembles neither one of those animals, it was uncalled for, and I apologize. It may be hard to see, but he actually meant well here. Foreelyo, love and kisses to everyone involved.