so I've been doing some boat research and looked at a few boats and i'm no closer to making a decision than I was in the beginning. i'd like to get some ideas from you guys on picking out a new rig. here are a few details - looking for a cc boat I can trailer in the 26' range. will be used both inshore and offshore. looking for something used - prob 03'-08' yr models. it would be nice to have something that can be powered by twin 150s or 175s 4 strokes. budget is 45ish. want something that is reasonable stable on the drift but can handle the slop when it's a little snotty

NY craigslist has a 26 regulator with low hours on twin 200 yamahas. seen the boat on the water and looks great. Was asking 37k but been for sale for a while.

I'd be looking at used regs and contenders. McKee crafts make a good boat in that range. Prob looking at a 02-04 with 4 strokes in that price range. Take a look at the sailfish 266 in the 2005 range. A lot of boat for the money.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20695

NY craigslist has a 26 regulator with low hours on twin 200 yamahas. seen the boat on the water and looks great. Was asking 37k but been for sale for a while.
:)
I'd be looking at used regs and contenders. McKee crafts make a good boat in that range. Prob looking at a 02-04 with 4 strokes in that price range. Take a look at the sailfish 266 in the 2005 range. A lot of boat for the money.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
a reg or a contender would be sweet but I don't know if I want a boat/motors that old. the sailfish has caught my eye. right price range and age. need to ho a ride on one.
http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20695
no hpdi for me. 4 strokes all the way.

How bout the 27 Polar I see some 2007/8 in that range on yachtworld. I am sure Jules can say whether they are happy with thiers, I think they are.

:)

a reg or a contender would be sweet but I don't know if I want a boat/motors that old. the sailfish has caught my eye. right price range and age. need to ho a ride on one.

no hpdi for me. 4 strokes all the way.

Agreed Paul. My Yami 4 stroke run perfectly and has over 1000( I think) hours.
I'll find out the exact hours when I take the boat in to be winterized.

I have a sailfish 220CC. More than welcome to come out for a spin.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

How bout the 27 Polar I see some 2007/8 in that range on yachtworld. I am sure Jules can say whether they are happy with thiers, I think they are.
i'd like to get a look at a polar - jules boat looks huge on the water
Agreed Paul. My Yami 4 stroke run perfectly and has over 1000( I think) hours.
I'll find out the exact hours when I take the boat in to be winterized.

you've got a sea hunt? paul. there is a gamefish 256 that I want to have a look at

beware of the exhaust corrosion issues on some of the older Yamaha 4 strokes. I think it was mostly motors before 05 and the 200 and 225 models.

You sure you wouldn't rather have a windshield and roof ?
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I like the wind in my hair, the boat after this will be warm and dry

I like the wind in my hair

Hilarious.......
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

i'd like to get a look at a polar - jules boat looks huge on the water


you've got a sea hunt? paul. there is a gamefish 256 that I want to have a look at

yes, Paul I have a Sea Hunt and have been extremely happy with the hull

I fish on a 26 Sailfish every weekend, but it's a walkaround.
Powered by twin Yammi 4 strokes, those motors are flawless.
The Sailfish copied the old Seacraft running surface, the boat rides very well.
I would definately put it on my short list.

Have you seen the one that is for sale in Humarock? I drove by this morning and was admiring the boat, I believe its a Sailfish. Looks to be in the 26ft range and has twin Yamaha's. Might be worth a quick drive, its right on the outside of the boat yard when you go over the Bridgewaye Inn Bridge on your left.

I took a look at it a couple of weeks ago and got some chowder at the bridgeway. boats in ok shape but way overpriced

here is that NY Regulator:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/boa/4084849457.html

26 foot Sailfish with dual yammies

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/boa/4076753916.html


From the pictures this is one sweet boat... worth the trailer up to MA IMHO

I bet you could get this for $45-47K

reg is out its got hpdis. the sailfish looks pretty nice

You have to leave new England to find a good deal .. there are some Big 24 ft boats Albemarle 242CC 25ft Tidewater or Key west.. a 26 Sea hunt Triton one on yachtworld 06 twin 150 4s 49k its on the gulf coast

That's a scout not a sailfish. Not crazy about the scout boats.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Road trip.. This boat is money and a good price. Ive ridden on this boat before. Its a beast. Great ride.


http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bod/4058185683.html

Niko theres some Cape Tuna guys that run the 266 on the www.sailfishforums.com site that if you need some first hand offshore info im sure they would help you out.

I,ve seen the sailfish . they are nice .

I have a 21 Sea HUNt //But Ive seen a couple of the bigger boats ,& I,d betaking a look at them .

I agree on Scouts .waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced & personally I don,t care for any of it ..

I took a look at it a couple of weeks ago and got some chowder at the bridgeway. boats in ok shape but way overpriced

At least you got to hang with Kelly and have some chowder at the B-Waye. Fish Chowder at the Satuit is pretty amazing too if you are over that way. Good luck with the search. Sounds like you are going to end up with a pretty sick ride.

Road trip.. This boat is money and a good price. Ive ridden on this boat before. Its a beast. Great ride.


http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bod/4058185683.html

yeah baby, I look good in yellow. I don't know exactly why but my gut says the 266 sailfish is the boat for me. thanks for the help and ideas guys, it helps. i'm not buying till spring so I've got some time to find the right deal. cant wait to replace the little yellow boat with a bigger yellow boat :). day trip to the edge anyone

day trip to the edge anyone

I'm in.

That Sailfish is one sweet ride good luck if you go for it Paul. And anytime you need crew I'm in.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I'm sailfish biased but there a solid boat with a great ride.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

i'll have to tear out the tan upholstry

i'll have to tear out the tan upholstry

but they are color coordinated with the porta potty! :rotf2:

LOL that porta potty and cushion option are the reason my wife agrees to make the payments!

Buy something like this, dump the engines. Repower w/ brandy new 200 ETEC's that will run you $37k.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/4091558734.html

I did the same thing w/ a 261b Mako.

How about the old hot reels?
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Excellent reasonable boat for the money...all around boat 26' Dusky out of Florida...this past winter boat yards in Florida were over whelmed with used boats....had mine for 10 years and sold it for 20 thou last March use to do 39 knots on a good day with a 225 HP

That dusky is a battle wagon. That would be sweet with 2 Etecs.

Conch makes a decent 27 footer if you can find one. I think it is supposed to be lighter than a Regulator 26 and better set up for fishing. People like the ride and it is a fast fuel efficient boat.
There is one (or used to be) in Falmouth owned I think by the guy who makes Hogies (Mike Hogan). I'll bet he'd be glad to show it to you.

Then again I just priced used Conchs. Looks like they sell for a serious premium.

Sea Dangles got an Onslow Bay 27 last year. Get his opinion on that hull. Also like the look of the Southports, but have no firsthand input.

My next boat I'll be sending a 23 Seacraft to wildfire to be turned into a custom conch.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I've fished on a 27 conch down in the keys - very nice rigs. the problem with some of these heavy boats is that they just need so much power to move them well. I've fished with chris on the onslow a bunch of times and it is a fantastic boat, just eats up the slop, but just too expensive for me to run a boat that heavy. I really would like to be able to run twin 150s.

Are you sold on outboards?
This is pretty cool, and it's been on the markey a while.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/community/showthread.php?t=25767

I've fished on a 27 conch down in the keys - very nice rigs. the problem with some of these heavy boats is that they just need so much power to move them well. I've fished with chris on the onslow a bunch of times and it is a fantastic boat, just eats up the slop, but just too expensive for me to run a boat that heavy. I really would like to be able to run twin 150s.

The Conch 27 doesn't need lots of power to push it like a 26 Reg. Many guides in the keys run singles and many have re-powered their old 2 strokes to F150 Yamaha's and with good fuel numbers and decent cruise speeds. You just loose the top end that you would have from twin 225-300's. The Conch is one of the best 27's out there and you will see that from their resale value.

I am thinking of selling my 23 Inboard SeaCraft......Just sayin...

Are you sold on outboards?
This is pretty cool, and it's been on the markey a while.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/community/showthread.php?t=25767
im pretty sure I want outboards and I always felt that once a boat is restored it always seems to be an ongoing project


I am thinking of selling my 23 Inboard SeaCraft......Just sayin...

when I originally thought of upgrading it was to a 23 but after some thought a 26 just makes more sense for my situation. do love those 23 seacrafts though

Whitewater is also a brand I looked at,very serious meat and potato fishing platform. Southport makes a great boat but the 26 is not exactly fishy. I would suggest taking a long look at contender,the 23t is a 25 foot boat that was made to fish. The boat is 23' at the waterline and can be had in your price range. I also think that power would push it well.I know they run a 250 on it that pushes it fine.Captain Cory from plug n play runs one and loves it.

what other boats out there are available with a half cabin? this is a Davidson that looks interesting

:yak5:

If stick with a center console.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Niko, based on your budget and want for fuel economy with 4 strokes in the 150 range you can rule out boats like a 26 Regulator, 28 whitewater, 27 contender etc...that are too heavy or too expensive.

The Sailfish rolls pretty well with twin F150's. It won't be a high top end boat and weight will effect it a bit, but a good overall platform build off the SeaCraft design with decent economy. You may also want to look at a 23 Regulator that has been re-powered with twin 4 strokes. The 23 Reg will go out any day a 26 Reg goes out. Another boat I would take a close look at is the 24 HydraSports with twins. Take a good look at one if you haven't, they are little tanks.

I know it's not exactly what you are looking for but I know of a 1999 26 Robalo walk around that was recently re-powered by twin Verado 150's for sale by a meticulous owner for under $25K located in Falmouth. He wants it gone so I think there is some flex in price too.

Not what you are looking for Niko, but I have my 1995 Hydra-Sports 2150 WA (Vector) with 1996 175 Johnson up for sale. My honey went to work for Pepsi in Valhalla NY so we are moving to the Rye NY area. She has been sitting for several years but is still in good shape. Comes with LOTS of extras including 50 lb tuna rods. I'll be putting my waders to use for a while. Have no idea where to go. Might try Playland Park :-)

Not what you are looking for Niko, but I have my 1995 Hydra-Sports 2150 WA (Vector) with 1996 175 Johnson up for sale. My honey went to work for Pepsi in Valhalla NY so we are moving to the Rye NY area. She has been sitting for several years but is still in good shape. Comes with LOTS of extras including 50 lb tuna rods. I'll be putting my waders to use for a while. Have no idea where to go. Might try Playland Park :-)

Go over the border into CT, taxes are about half of what they are in Westchester County.

Actually we are renting a 3 bedroom for at least a year in Harrison, NY. About 3 miles from the beach. Need to spend some time down there before we figure out where we want to settle. Maybe we end up in CT. I'm looking forward to some surf fishing in early Nov. from the easy spots. I'm too old to try the rocks anymore. I still have my special Mako Joe eel bucket to keep my snakes nice and fresh for multiple days! It's going on 10 years old!

Check out this 28 Whitewater on the hulltruth. There's lots of pics too.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A hardcore fishing machine fully rigged and ready to fish

Price as listed below is negotiable

The list of many options:

The boat is kept in a marina
There is no trailer
The boat is bottom painted
The engines have 1043 hours
Folding boarding ladder built in under B-Bracket
• 28’ Whitewater 1997
• Twin 2011 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke engines mounted on B-bracket, warranty till 8/9/2016 is transferrable
• New twin 75 gal fuel tanks 9/6/2013
• Furuno FCV 295 Depth Recorder w/2 Kw - 50 KHz & 1 Kw - 200 KHz transducers
• Garmin 740 Chartplotter w/BlueChart g2 Vision chip
• Clarion AM/FM/CD Stereo w/ 4 speakers and AM/FM antenna
• Standard Horizon VHF radio w/Remote Access Microphone
• 4 – group 27 batteries
• 4 bank ProMariner Pro Tournament 300 Quad Battery charger
• 3 Fire Extinguishers
• Coaming padding
• Saltwater washdown w/50 ft hose in rack
• Double bow T-top w/spreader lights all sides
• Birdsall Leaning post w/10” tray
• 50 gal below deck livewell
• 2 – 1100gph livewell pumps w/ 50 mesh inline water strainers
• 1 – 1100gph livewell pump w/50 mesh inline water strainer for auxiliary above deck livewell forward of console
• Empty fish box & 50 gal livewell overboard via Macerator pump
• 2 bait boxes
• Monofilament leader dispenser for 6 line sizes
• Cutting board
• 2 – 12 volt 15A twist lock outlet boxes with 2 outlets per box
• Dual anchor access
• Storage box for 4 castnets
• Downrigger ball box
• 400,000 cp hand held spotlight
• Complete isinglass enclosure
• Paper towel holder inside console
• Under gunnels lighting red/green
• Gaff & bait net storage under gunnels
$50,000 Or Best Offer. Price is negotiable
Contact Dave Kostyo 305-965-9454 or nkostyo@bellsouth.net

that thing is pretty sweet, set up to fish. what I need to figure out next is do I want a higher quality older boat w/ newer power or the "newest" boat I can swing. overall plan is to have this for the next 5-7 yrs

that thing is pretty sweet, set up to fish. what I need to figure out next is do I want a higher quality older boat w/ newer power or the "newest" boat I can swing. overall plan is to have this for the next 5-7 yrs

Paul,

For what its worth, MY vote on how you should spend YOUR money is an older top quality boat with newer power already decked out with electronics, etc. (some of them aren't made like they used to be). You have time and the hull truth always seems to have a ton of good used boats. Lots of deals out there outside of New England. Even with a few trips, a professional survey (highly recommend a SAMS accredited surveyor) and transportation costs, you will most likely not find the deals or selection up here you can find elsewhere. I got mine from Mississippi and i couldn't come close to the same price or condition in this area of what I saw down there. I just think you will get so much more boat for you money if you pass on the "newest" and go with older high quality.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Paul,

For what its worth, MY vote on how you should spend YOUR money is an older top quality boat with newer power already decked out with electronics, etc. (some of them aren't made like they used to be). You have time and the hull truth always seems to have a ton of good used boats. Lots of deals out there outside of New England. Even with a few trips, a professional survey (highly recommend a SAMS accredited surveyor) and transportation costs, you will most likely not find the deals or selection up here you can find elsewhere. I got mine from Mississippi and i couldn't come close to the same price or condition in this area of what I saw down there. I just think you will get so much more boat for you money if you pass on the "newest" and go with older high quality.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device


Totally agree.

didn't read all the posts, so this may be redundant..... m but maybe Albemarle24 or Silverhawk24 both are pocket rockets that could stay offshore with bigger boats easily. with either inboard(gas or deisel) and outboard options

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2005-Blue-Fin-250-PRO-FISH-102120749

This might be worth looking at and its local.