Very early in the boat search at this point (1-2 yrs out) but wanted to get as much info as possible about the Manufacturer and specifically any boat of theirs 37 and up... Thanks in advance for your help...
I run a 42 walk around hull #4 with 540 cummins in her and it's a great boat. 30kt cruise at 16per hr per side, and super fishable. we cast at bluefins from it as well as troll and the walkaround works for us.
they take some real pride in making a neat little sportfishing machine. I fished on a 35' Predator walk around with the 440's yanmars. was a cool boat. was always wondering how the Gamefishes walk around came out.. neat shop also.
nice boats, great asthetics. very light though, and a little flat in the back end (not enough deadrise for my liking). a friend of mine that ran one described it as a surfboard with diesel's strapped to it. definitely better as a dayboat, not a whole lot of interior room for the size. new ones are kinda $$$ too
First Light that sounds like a sweet ride - fishable, economical, and a pretty boat to boot... Thanks for your post. I Saw a nice 46 flybridge down in CR, ADIOS. And Deckie I have heard they are proud ($$$$) also for new. Thanks for the comments please keep them coming..
Fished on one several days in Flamingo, Costa Rica. Great fishing platform, lotsa room. The only issue I experienced was the boat was very wet in any sort of chop.
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Beautiful boats. I hope to have one in the future. There's a 34 for sale right now named Jolly Rogers. It's perfect.
A few things I've been told by many that I've fished them.
Wet boat.. as are all good riding boats made in Florida.
An ideal sailfishing/marlin boat. It's handling is probably the best available.
Small and very $$$$
I've fished on a 42. Pros: Excellent fishing dayboat layout. Lightweight, fuel consumption is relatively good. Classic good looks. Superb handling. Raised fish very well. Immaculate Palm Beach finish. Cons: as has been mentioned by other posters, the hull form probably not the best for making long runs in rough conditions.
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