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**Jmooring** · 02-04-2019, 10:47 AM

I recently retired and am interested in rekindling an old fishing hobby that fell by the wayside for many years while working and raising a family. I am looking at a used 2104 Frontier with 150 etec and a used 21 foot Shallow Sport Mod V with 150 Yamaha 4S 20K to 25K price range. I am hoping to get as Shallow as possible of course and still have gunnels so grands don't fall out and also have a respectable resale if the unforeseen occurs with health etc. Any advice will be appreciated from those with knowledge of the choices? I want to fish POC to Baffin area.

**sgrem** · 02-04-2019, 12:02 PM

You cannot go wrong with that SS.

No experience with the Frontier.

**Bayoutalker** · 02-04-2019, 01:32 PM

I agree, the SS with the Yamaha is the way I'd go.

Cliff

**pocjetty** · 02-04-2019, 01:37 PM

The SS Mod V is a pretty good combination for what you described. Especially the parts about gunnels and resale.

**troutsupport** · 02-05-2019, 12:39 PM

I agree, ModV has long been on my shortlist, good boat.

the Frontier is a good boat as well, but the SS will be a better option for where you are planning to fish.

**acoastalbender** · 02-06-2019, 02:15 PM

Both well made boats with what passes for 'good resale' in the boating 'investment' world ... Frontier will be more grandkid friendly ... SS will be skinnier if that's your fishing style ... but I don't recall having ever seen a boat catch fish ...
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**Jmooring** · 02-09-2019, 12:29 PM

Thanks much

**gsb** · 02-09-2019, 05:33 PM

The 150 Yamaha 4 stroke is the decision maker in my book. I have a friend with a frontier and it's a nice boat. We both have that
motor and it's very reliable. I have no experience with and etec. Personally, I would prefer a 200hp Yamaha but the budget wasn't there.

**Calmday** · 02-09-2019, 08:43 PM

I've had a couple Yamaha 150 4S and never had a single engine issue. I don't know from experience but I have heard that the Yamaha 200 4S is the best 150 sold.

02-04-2019, 10:47 AM	#1
Jmooring Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jul 07 2017 Location: Kingsbury Age: 71 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Help or advice on Bay Boat selection. I recently retired and am interested in rekindling an old fishing hobby that fell by the wayside for many years while working and raising a family. I am looking at a used 2104 Frontier with 150 etec and a used 21 foot Shallow Sport Mod V with 150 Yamaha 4S 20K to 25K price range. I am hoping to get as Shallow as possible of course and still have gunnels so grands don't fall out and also have a respectable resale if the unforeseen occurs with health etc. Any advice will be appreciated from those with knowledge of the choices? I want to fish POC to Baffin area.

02-05-2019, 12:39 PM	#5
troutsupport Site Sponsor Join Date: May 22 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 11,603 Rep Power: 21491157	I agree, ModV has long been on my shortlist, good boat. the Frontier is a good boat as well, but the SS will be a better option for where you are planning to fish. __________________ TroutSupport.com Tech Support for Trout & Redfish

02-09-2019, 12:29 PM	#7
Jmooring Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jul 07 2017 Location: Kingsbury Age: 71 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Help Thanks much

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02-04-2019, 12:02 PM	#2
sgrem Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Oct 04 2005 Location: Clear Lake, TX Age: 44 Posts: 8,913 Rep Power: 21488696	You cannot go wrong with that SS. No experience with the Frontier.

02-04-2019, 01:32 PM	#3
Bayoutalker Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jun 30 2012 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,572 Rep Power: 14472978	I agree, the SS with the Yamaha is the way I'd go. Cliff

02-04-2019, 01:37 PM	#4
pocjetty I hate rude behavior in a man. Join Date: Sep 11 2014 Location: Rockport Posts: 5,492 Rep Power: 21482011	The SS Mod V is a pretty good combination for what you described. Especially the parts about gunnels and resale.

02-06-2019, 02:15 PM	#6
acoastalbender Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jul 16 2011 Age: 66 Posts: 4,105 Rep Power: 21481778	Both well made boats with what passes for 'good resale' in the boating 'investment' world ... Frontier will be more grandkid friendly ... SS will be skinnier if that's your fishing style ... but I don't recall having ever seen a boat catch fish ... .

02-09-2019, 05:33 PM	#8
gsb Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Aug 07 2006 Location: League City, TX Age: 51 Posts: 620 Rep Power: 544404	The 150 Yamaha 4 stroke is the decision maker in my book. I have a friend with a frontier and it's a nice boat. We both have that motor and it's very reliable. I have no experience with and etec. Personally, I would prefer a 200hp Yamaha but the budget wasn't there.

02-09-2019, 08:43 PM	#9
Calmday Salty Dawg Join Date: Jul 07 2005 Location: Tiki Island / Kazakhstan Age: 51 Posts: 7,334 Rep Power: 21487207	I've had a couple Yamaha 150 4S and never had a single engine issue. I don't know from experience but I have heard that the Yamaha 200 4S is the best 150 sold.

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