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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.
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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.

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.

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.
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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

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

Hilarious.......
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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.
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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 ..

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.

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

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.
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I'm sailfish biased but there a solid boat with a great ride.
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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?
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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.
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