Downsizing. New boat advice needed

[kitebuz]

How about Josh's Regulator 26 I/O on the Cape?

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...r-console.html

[waggles02673]

How about Josh's Regulator 26 I/O on the Cape?

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...r-console.html

Already have talked to him. Thanks to all for the info.

[waggles02673]

Hi Jon,

My name is Damon, and I work as a broker for Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales. I have a 30 foot Grady White Marlin listed for 33,900...the seller will probably accept around 31k...boat is LOADED...including custom tower platform on the hard top for spotting tuna. 50 hrs on new rebuilt 225 outboards. Boat is local...very nice shape and worth looking at if you like Grady's. Let me know. Id be more than happy to fill you in. 508-221-5136--Damon

Damon

I will look at that Marlin on line today. I actually fished a 30 Marlin in your Bluefin Tourn this past summer. Do you happen to know when Grady White changed the hull design on them?

Thanks

Jon

[CaptKevin]

25 Carolina Classic is the way to go if you want to down size. The 25 Carolina is a great fishing battle wagon, heavy deep V, well balanced, a great smooth ride and if you get caught up in big seas it's going to get you back to the dock with no worries. The 25 Carolina cruises at a good speed " in my opinion" 25knts at a low RPM cruise or 30 at a higher RPM "that's cruise" not toped out. I don't what that other post is talking about saying they are slow, I think cruising 25-30 is a fast cruising speed.
It all depends on what type of boat your looking for center console, cuddy cabin, are you going to trailer or keep it at a slip. The Carolina is on the heavy side and can be tough to trailer and needs a deep water ramp to launch.
I went from running a new 35 center console with trip Verados to a 25 Carolina Classic and I have never been happier. Good luck, any questions feel free to ask...

[Rodney Davis]

I know this is a bit over your budget but figured I'd throw it out there. I'ts my boat, thanks for looking!

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._id=71011&url=

[southshore30]

Ought to try out a Glacier bay on a crappy day. Some can't get past their looks but I'm a believer after a snotty 20-25sw trip out the cut in Madaket a few years back.

[cappyD]

Just saw your reply..sorry for the delay. The grady is no longer for sale anyway. Have you seen the Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales website? buzzardsbayyacht.com email me directly if I can help you with any listings.--captdamon@gmail.com

[waggles02673]

Ought to try out a Glacier bay on a crappy day. Some can't get past their looks but I'm a believer after a snotty 20-25sw trip out the cut in Madaket a few years back.

I know all about the Glacier Bay 26. I fish my friend Jays 26 Glacier Bay with tower out of Ryders Cove and he has been known to go out in some pretty snotty weather. Anyway decision has been made to hold off on the boat until next year and see how much I get out with friends this summer. I know I can fish on a 35 Cabo FB, 34 Pursuit and a 26 Glacier Bay on a regular basis so I think I am set for now.

Thanks for the input though