electronics for inshore fishing - side scan sonar? Or Garmin Livescope?

[wdmso]

Jim I bought new in 2014. If I ever upgrade I’ll buy used and base my purchase on engine hours

I have 1300hrs on mine but I see many 2014 try 2019. With like 250hrs on them ., but I am sure a lot of hurricane boats are going to flood the market.

And a 23 footer boat and trailers isn’t much hard to load than a 20 footer
And the increase in deck space improves fishing and family comfort

My 234 Sea hunt ultra coverts from fishing to family easily

And a decent mid tier boat but a 2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 234 for
$72,100. That’s almost 2x what I paid in 2015. Wow !

I’d find a older 23 Regulator
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[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by wdmso

Jim I bought new in 2014. If I ever upgrade I’ll buy used and base my purchase on engine hours

I have 1300hrs on mine but I see many 2014 try 2019. With like 250hrs on them ., but I am sure a lot of hurricane boats are going to flood the market.

And a 23 footer boat and trailers isn’t much hard to load than a 20 footer
And the increase in deck space improves fishing and family comfort

My 234 Sea hunt ultra coverts from fishing to family easily

And a decent mid tier boat but a 2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 234 for
$72,100. That’s almost 2x what I paid in 2015. Wow !

I’d find a older 23 Regulator
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All VERY solid advice. I can probably handle a 23 footer no problem today, but I ain't getting any younger. But I hear you!

I like sea hunts a lot, that 23 footer is a nice blend of fishability and family friendliness.

The price of boats is INSANE.

I'm not really handy, and I'm not itching to learn a lot about boat/motor repair, and I don't want to miss much time on the water because things aren't working...so I was leaning towards a new, mid tier boat.

I also like Pacific Boats, all-welded aluminum, built like brick sh*thouses and no polish work. They don't look very nice, but they are tough workboats.