345 Conquest VS Rocksalt34

jackl · 07-30-2008, 03:06 PM

What boat do you guys think would be the best opion to chase big fish?

I fish for some restaurants( make good money )

So again what about do you think is the best here?

jackl · 07-30-2008, 03:45 PM

Can some one post up here....

marlineer · 07-30-2008, 04:04 PM

Love the RockSalt. I do not think You will have half the maintenance of a glass boat which in Your case may be a very important factor.

iguana1 · 07-30-2008, 10:51 PM

I think that based on the hull shape and dimensions the Rock Salt will run better, faster and with better economy. Not too mention, you will get more respect from other hard core fishermen who will share info.

IMO, the whaler is a 'fur boat'

darbikrash · 07-31-2008, 10:40 PM

Anybody know what the performance numbers are on the Rocksalt?

Haven't heard much recently about this..

Flatdog · 08-01-2008, 06:50 AM

yep been real quite since April on their web page, last I hear from them was the tanks were going in can't wait to see some shots, and predicted numbers .

Questsportfishing · 08-01-2008, 07:43 AM

It takes a heck of a lot of fish to pay for a boat! (does not matter if you make good $ selling them.) I have been fishing my whole life full time and my boats get scratches, bill marks, gaff scratches, bait boats running into me, my own wife docking by braile, dive tanks, and your everyday wear and tear. you had better find something that can take a beating and still get back up! also has to be people friendly! and always remember you have to hold your mouth right to catch a fish! (ya gotta smile!)

Procastinator · 08-01-2008, 10:20 AM

I am curious as to how you fish for restaurants. Don't fish that are sold have to go through the commercial channel to be for sale ? Not trying to bust balls here, I am just trying to learn something.

kitebuz · 08-01-2008, 11:27 AM

The Whaler is more of a cruising class boat vs commercial fishing. The RS34 looks sweet, but so far, unproven. If I were looking at it from a commercial stand-point, I'd find a lightly used boat like a Yellowfin 34/36, Contender 33/36, & a long list of others that have the in-deck fish-box volume, deck space for a coffin box/commercial box, and that have already taken the off-the-lot deppreciation.

yachtjim · 08-02-2008, 01:15 AM

The first 34 Rocksalt just splashed and is undergoing sea trials right now. It has Twin 350 Yamahas and is ba ba badasss. Its down near Houston, TX where they are built. Hull number one will have a few more weeks of testing (raising engines, lowering engines, different props, etc) then electronics will be piled on, then it will be ready for customer sea trials. I'l be heading to TX in September to get my fix. If any of you folks want to schedule a Sea Trial let me or Jay from Rocksalt know. The 34 Rocksalt is so freakin cool, I can't wait to see it.

07-30-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
jackl #1 Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Credits: 1,194.2	345 Conquest VS Rocksalt34 What boat do you guys think would be the best opion to chase big fish? I fish for some restaurants( make good money ) So again what about do you think is the best here?

07-30-2008, 04:04 PM	#3
marlineer Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 528 Credits: 1,465.3 Boat: Intrepid 289 Home Port: Stone Harbor, NJ Best Catch: Bonnie! Occupation: Yacht Sales Suck! So I am puttin' out fires.	Love the RockSalt. I do not think You will have half the maintenance of a glass boat which in Your case may be a very important factor. __________________ I love a good WAKE!

07-31-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
darbikrash Cockpit Monkey In Training Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 36 Credits: 1,232.0	Anybody know what the performance numbers are on the Rocksalt? Haven't heard much recently about this.. __________________ "High Modulus" 2008 Sea Hunter w/twin 300 Verados

08-01-2008, 07:43 AM	#7
Questsportfishing Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 478 Credits: 1,829.5 Boat: 28' Custom Bertram Home Port: Port Everglades Best Catch: the one that makes people smile! Occupation: Sport Fishing Captian	A working boat is a lot different than a pleasure rig! It takes a heck of a lot of fish to pay for a boat! (does not matter if you make good $ selling them.) I have been fishing my whole life full time and my boats get scratches, bill marks, gaff scratches, bait boats running into me, my own wife docking by braile, dive tanks, and your everyday wear and tear. you had better find something that can take a beating and still get back up! also has to be people friendly! and always remember you have to hold your mouth right to catch a fish! (ya gotta smile!)

08-01-2008, 11:27 AM	#9
kitebuz Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 99 Credits: 1,342.9	The Whaler is more of a cruising class boat vs commercial fishing. The RS34 looks sweet, but so far, unproven. If I were looking at it from a commercial stand-point, I'd find a lightly used boat like a Yellowfin 34/36, Contender 33/36, & a long list of others that have the in-deck fish-box volume, deck space for a coffin box/commercial box, and that have already taken the off-the-lot deppreciation. __________________ Kitebuz 1973 Formula 233F - Moxie

07-30-2008, 03:45 PM	#2
jackl #1 Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Credits: 1,194.2	Can some one post up here....

07-30-2008, 10:51 PM	#4
iguana1 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 394 Credits: 1,712.5	I think that based on the hull shape and dimensions the Rock Salt will run better, faster and with better economy. Not too mention, you will get more respect from other hard core fishermen who will share info. IMO, the whaler is a 'fur boat'

08-01-2008, 06:50 AM	#6
Flatdog Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London England Posts: 595 Credits: 1,573.7 Boat: Fallen in love with Strike 37 walk around though the 44 would be the best option Home Port: weymouth Best Catch: 210kg cat fish rio de morte brazil Amazon delta Occupation: At the moment sales	yep been real quite since April on their web page, last I hear from them was the tanks were going in can't wait to see some shots, and predicted numbers .

08-01-2008, 10:20 AM	#8
Procastinator I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montoursville, Pa. Posts: 53 Credits: 1,245.0 Occupation: Self Employed	I am curious as to how you fish for restaurants. Don't fish that are sold have to go through the commercial channel to be for sale ? Not trying to bust balls here, I am just trying to learn something.

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