View Full Version : Boat show issue- I am in trouble!


parker23
09-19-2006, 04:57 PM
I fell in love w/ a new boat. She is all I can think about. Her name is Pilot24, builder is HolbyMarine.com. She is a bass boat classic made w/ modern tech. 25kts burns 6gph w/Volvo Diesel. Made in Bristol, RI.

Anyone have any feedback on the boat? Know any local owners?

Sluggoslinger
09-20-2006, 08:22 AM
Parker... Dam you!! I've spent my entire morning trying to figure out how one of those can become one of mine! That thing is a beauty, what a classic. I love, love the stearn. I just called the company for a brochure. I think the 20 is pretty nice to. You have successfully added yet another thing to my long long wish list that my salary is way to far behind on.

Great boat!

Uncle Matt
09-20-2006, 10:29 AM
No never seen or heard of it. I'll have to check her out.

I picked my boat up from Dons Marine this morning and saw Parkers new 25 walk around. Awesome looking boat.

BigBo
09-20-2006, 10:41 AM
You'll be needing some deep pockets for the Pilot. Very nice boat, but lots of $$ comparatively.

taJon
09-20-2006, 11:19 AM
Do you have a link?

thefishingfreak
09-20-2006, 11:28 AM
http://www.holbymarine.com./Pilot24%20Home.htm

Clammer
09-20-2006, 11:36 AM
sweet /but it will take alot more money out of your pocket & no more fish in your boat ..,.,.,,.,:think:

keeperreaper
09-20-2006, 01:07 PM
For what it costs, i'll keep my steiger craft. Sweet looking boat though.

slapshot
09-20-2006, 02:53 PM
Anybody fish on a boat with an I/o like that with the doghouse in the cockpit? Does it get in the way?

Slick Moedee
09-20-2006, 03:26 PM
Depending on how may guys you have on board, the doghouse makes a goos spot for gear, cleaning fish etc.

parker23
09-20-2006, 05:49 PM
This boat is very very cool. $140k for a boat that will last a lifetime. I am a sucker for cuttyhunk bass boats. I fished as a mate for several summers on a 28ft Brownell. Solid platform with beautiful lines. Many days sitting in a nasty rips like wasque, 2 hours into the tide. I like having aft controls, so when the stuff hits the fan, you don't have to run to the helm to get out of danger. I am testing an Albermarle 26 on Saturday and am waiting to hear back from the folks at Holby.

I hate boat shows. I have a very bad disease. I am a sailor at heart, however, I love fishing for Bass.I fish in the morning and sail in the afternoon every weekend from May-October. Then strickly fishing into December.

I dream about fishing, waking up as I set the hook. I need help. Maybe an intervention and a 12 step program.\

taJon
09-20-2006, 06:55 PM
Looks pretty nice but 140k ouch!

thefishingfreak
09-20-2006, 10:55 PM
a buck fourty will put you in a 35' express with twin diesels.a/c generator, all the bells.
the hinkly of bass boats:fishslap:

Sluggoslinger
09-21-2006, 12:38 PM
I dream about fishing, waking up as I set the hook. I need help. Maybe an intervention and a 12 step program.\

I could think of a couple appologies for that part that I could give to my girlfriend for all the times I've said I'll be back around noon and then found the fish at 11:30...:buds:

Little Round
09-21-2006, 02:49 PM
Just find a doweast boat used for short money. BHM, JC, OSMAND, Genral Marine. If you look in the right places, you will find alot more boat, for alot less money. 140k for a 24??? That is just insane.

Hooper
09-21-2006, 07:46 PM
140K = 31' Duffy, my dream

beamie
09-22-2006, 05:46 AM
I/O = no thank you. For 140 Large I would expect some teak toe rails and maybe a teak winshield. Allot of money for 24 feet. For that money you could be in a 26 Fortier.

Raider Ronnie
09-22-2006, 05:54 AM
I fell in love w/ a new boat. She is all I can think about. Her name is Pilot24, builder is HolbyMarine.com. She is a bass boat classic made w/ modern tech. 25kts burns 6gph w/Volvo Diesel. Made in Bristol, RI.

Anyone have any feedback on the boat? Know any local owners?


For less than 1/2 that price I will sell you my Parker that is rigged with EVERY thing you will ever need to fish !
You wil get every thing accept rods/reels, tackle, and all the waypoints stored in the 2 gps !!!
I'm trying to seel so I can move up to a 28 downeast!

parker23
09-24-2006, 06:35 PM
Yeah, I think I must have been stoned. Very nice boat, however, big bucks for a small boat. I love my Parker23SE, got my b--ass--- kicked yesterday at Beavertail, very large water. I would have liked some protection from the elements.

Going to the Boston show next week. Who knows, what will happen.

stiff tip
09-25-2006, 04:31 AM
its good to be stoned at the boat shows thats a good thing .. thats y u go.. we all have r wish list ....if u run a parker 23 u got all the boat u need . you can ad spray protecfion.......good boats r hard to find