Haynie Magnum vs Parker Big Bay vs Shallowsport X3 vs Dargel Cat

[loco4fishn]

Originally Posted by sgrem

Who has ever said that?

I don’t know. Some fishing guide I believe. He never catches any fish though. Lol

[Sgrem]

Lol

[Capt_Gilligan]

Magnum is a no frills fishing machine that rides really good. Fit and finish is not impressive.

X3 is huge for fishing room. It’s slow, wet and doesn’t ride great. Does not float any shallower than my magnum. Have set the side by side. Fit and finish is great. They’re slow and heavy.

Parker is like the magnum with a better fit and finish but slower.

Dargel is faster than the X3, rides better and way less money.

My vote goes to the Haynie for functionality and ride. If buying new, hammer em on the fit, finish and rigging when you buy it.

[fishme3443]

When did Parker stop making the Big Bay 23T?

[bigfishtx]

Originally Posted by Anderson Guide Service

I have and a Dargel floats shallower than a magnum. Not sure about the x3.

Not even close. That Magnum drafts more with the motor trimmed up than the other two with motors down.

[Big Bay]

Originally Posted by fishme3443

When did Parker stop making the Big Bay 23T?

A couple years ago. Great boats that do everything well. Float and run in 12” smooth and dry. Takes 18” to get up not fast but roomy and comfortable. Plenty of storage.


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[Aggieross05]

If you go with the cat hull, I would strongly suggest the dargel over the x3. Faster and rides great. It also drafts less than a magnum. I think that is more important when you dont wade so you can get up on the flats when the fish are shallower. If you do go with the dargel make sure you get trim tabs...changes everything on jumping on plane in shallow water (more than any other boat I have seen)

Magnum would be my second choice in that group. Great fishing Machine

Happy Shopping

[Capt_Gilligan]

Originally Posted by bigfishtx

Not even close. That Magnum drafts more with the motor trimmed up than the other two with motors down.

I’d say they’re pretty close depending on setup. My magnum is a butt heavy boat but still floats right at 11” with two people on the bow and motor up. Dargel isn’t gonna do much better and X3 isn’t going to do any better at all. X3 is not a shallow draft boat.

[paragod]

Originally Posted by Spots and Dots

What's a better boat for Galveston? Not looking to wade, just looking to have a comfortable ride and be able to slip on the flats to fish from the boat.

24 ft lake n bay!

[Scott Hodge]

I have a Magnum 23’ with a 225 I can get up in 9” of water with 3 guys on board and have run in 5” up on plane. Great all around boat.
I also have had no problem running 60 miles offshore either.


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