Best Bang for your Buck

Thin Blue Line · 12-14-2007, 08:47 PM

I am a middle class blue collar public servant. I have three kids a home and your average run of the mill bills. What boat gives you the most bang for your buck. Options, size, fishability, construction, etc...Lets hear some ideas.

Cardinal Joe · 12-14-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Thin Blue Line

I am a middle class blue collar public servant. I have three kids a home and your average run of the mill bills. What boat gives you the most bang for your buck. Options, size, fishability, construction, etc...Lets hear some ideas.

Center Console - " Cape Horn Offshore Boats / Proline boats" OR Express - " JUDGE Boats " !!!!!!!!!!!!! joec@cardinalyachts.com

bwhitaker · 12-20-2007, 10:43 PM

What kind of fishing/boating do you have in mind and where?

mrfishy · 12-20-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal Joe

Center Console - " Cape Horn Offshore Boats / Proline boats" OR Express - " JUDGE Boats " !!!!!!!!!!!!! joec@cardinalyachts.com

Thin Blue Line · 12-20-2007, 11:23 PM

Im in NH...I have to sell my Robalo...Im looking for something a little bit bigger then my 21 footer and possibly a small cabin to get out of the weather. I also need something that I can trailer. I would love an overnight boat. Fishing only not much cruising for me ..

fmoore · 12-20-2007, 11:44 PM

Some guys bash them, but if you're looking for a cheap boat that can take a beating, and don't care too much about cosmetics, take a look at Key Largo. They are the type of boat that may not come from the factory up to par with others in terms of fishing stuff (electronics, rod holders, etc) but you can do that easily. I will have to say the fit and finish is not good in areas that are not visible without opening hatches, etc, but if you're jut fishing, who cares. If you want to impress people with your boat, don't buy a Key Largo. IMO, they are a fishing boat. Nothing more, nothing less. You will not get any amenities with a Key Largo, but they are tough. And the ride is pretty good once you learn how to run the boat. With the hard chines, you don't get too much roll, which is good for groundfishing and shark fishing. We have had our 20 footer 30 miles out of Hampton on Jeffries more than once. She's a big 20 IMO.

Bottom line, nice simple boat built with no extras for fishing.

Rboats · 12-21-2007, 09:41 AM

What is your prefered method of fishing?
Overnighting w/ the fellas, or the Mrs?
And the million dollar question, what kind of budget do you have?

Billj · 12-21-2007, 10:49 AM

This for a center console. 45k Just add water!

Judge 27' Center Console

Cracker · 12-21-2007, 12:49 PM

You might check out Sailfish 2360 express or cuddy. I am not sure what they call it. I have the CC version and it is nice ride and great bang for the buck.. Mine is a 2006. Im in the same line of work BTW.. Be safe Bro

MarkP · 12-21-2007, 12:53 PM

FMoore, lots of good locally-built options for you in Maine. I'd start with General Marine's 26 and go from there...

MarkP

12-14-2007, 08:47 PM	#1
Thin Blue Line Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 585 Credits: 1,812.6 Boat: Someone Else's Home Port: Portsmouth, N.H. Best Catch: Still Looking... Occupation: Doesn't pay enough!!	Best Bang for your Buck I am a middle class blue collar public servant. I have three kids a home and your average run of the mill bills. What boat gives you the most bang for your buck. Options, size, fishability, construction, etc...Lets hear some ideas. __________________ Any fool with fast hands can grab a tiger by the balls, but it takes a hero to keep squeezing. www.myspace.com/nhmtmn1

12-20-2007, 11:23 PM	#5
Thin Blue Line Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 585 Credits: 1,812.6 Boat: Someone Else's Home Port: Portsmouth, N.H. Best Catch: Still Looking... Occupation: Doesn't pay enough!!	Im in NH...I have to sell my Robalo...Im looking for something a little bit bigger then my 21 footer and possibly a small cabin to get out of the weather. I also need something that I can trailer. I would love an overnight boat. Fishing only not much cruising for me .. __________________ Any fool with fast hands can grab a tiger by the balls, but it takes a hero to keep squeezing. www.myspace.com/nhmtmn1 Last edited by Thin Blue Line; 12-20-2007 at 11:25 PM.

12-20-2007, 11:44 PM	#6
fmoore Crab mustard is good Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 869 Credits: 2,185.9 Boat: 20' Key Largo Home Port: Hampton Best Catch: State record carp.....by accident Occupation: Ski Instructor/School	Some guys bash them, but if you're looking for a cheap boat that can take a beating, and don't care too much about cosmetics, take a look at Key Largo. They are the type of boat that may not come from the factory up to par with others in terms of fishing stuff (electronics, rod holders, etc) but you can do that easily. I will have to say the fit and finish is not good in areas that are not visible without opening hatches, etc, but if you're jut fishing, who cares. If you want to impress people with your boat, don't buy a Key Largo. IMO, they are a fishing boat. Nothing more, nothing less. You will not get any amenities with a Key Largo, but they are tough. And the ride is pretty good once you learn how to run the boat. With the hard chines, you don't get too much roll, which is good for groundfishing and shark fishing. We have had our 20 footer 30 miles out of Hampton on Jeffries more than once. She's a big 20 IMO. Bottom line, nice simple boat built with no extras for fishing. __________________ Thumb Dinger

12-21-2007, 12:53 PM	#10
MarkP Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seacoast NH; E. Orleans, MA Posts: 281 Credits: 1,536.9 Boat: Holland 14, Bertram 25 Custom Home Port: Harwichport, MA Best Catch: Too many to list Occupation: Layabout	FMoore, lots of good locally-built options for you in Maine. I'd start with General Marine's 26 and go from there... MarkP __________________

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12-20-2007, 10:43 PM	#3
bwhitaker Just bought a 65' hat! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 77 Credits: 1,231.3	What kind of fishing/boating do you have in mind and where?

12-21-2007, 09:41 AM	#7
Rboats Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 367 Credits: 4,854.3	What is your prefered method of fishing? Overnighting w/ the fellas, or the Mrs? And the million dollar question, what kind of budget do you have?

12-21-2007, 12:49 PM	#9
Cracker Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Posts: 24 Credits: 1,216.3 Occupation: cop	You might check out Sailfish 2360 express or cuddy. I am not sure what they call it. I have the CC version and it is nice ride and great bang for the buck.. Mine is a 2006. Im in the same line of work BTW.. Be safe Bro