in the market..

[Gettinwet]

well i will begin the search for a new ride...not sure if i want c/c or a walkaround....i really like both..has to be under 25 foot overall length, from bow to back of outboard in down position...or to the stern if straight inboard...not really picky just want something newer and deffinatly turn key..looking to spend under 25k...any ideas? working with luckylady as well.....!!

[N2theBlue]

don't get a walk in that size range

[nautiduck]

PM sent. N2 why not?

[N2theBlue]

There is absolutely no room on them. I've got a friend who went from a 23' CC to a 23' walk and is very unhappy. He thought it would provide a place for his wife and kids to go an dget out of the sun, but all it does is get hot and stuffy. You would be all right if you got AC, but likely not gonna do that for less than 25k. You'd be better off getting a bow dodger to provide some shade on a CC. Plus you lose all your fishability. There is VERY LITTLE room in the cockpit of a walk around <25'. Barely room for 3 people to move around. With the bow dodger on the CC you can fold it up out of the way when not in use.

[Gettinwet]

There is absolutely no room on them. I've got a friend who went from a 23' CC to a 23' walk and is very unhappy. He thought it would provide a place for his wife and kids to go an dget out of the sun, but all it does is get hot and stuffy. You would be all right if you got AC, but likely not gonna do that for less than 25k. You'd be better off getting a bow dodger to provide some shade on a CC. Plus you lose all your fishability. There is VERY LITTLE room in the cockpit of a walk around <25'. Barely room for 3 people to move around. With the bow dodger on the CC you can fold it up out of the way when not in use.

the boat that i currently have is a walkaround and i will say it has more fishing room then most c/c's so no i'm not opposed to a walkaround..thanks for the input

[hblac]

Gettingwett,

In your size and price range I'd take a look at used Albemarle 24's. There are several on the market of all ages, many with fresh power that will serve your needs well. Has a nice cuddy for storage or taking a nap.

They aren't the fastest boat out there but they are very sea worthy and are great trolling boats. My previous boat was a 24 and in many ways I really miss it.

[N2theBlue]

the boat that i currently have is a walkaround and i will say it has more fishing room then most c/c's so no i'm not opposed to a walkaround..thanks for the input

no offense....but how do you have more fishing room without the bow available?

[Gettinwet]

no offense....but how do you have more fishing room without the bow available?

there is a full walkaround on my current boat. enough room for 2 or 3 people to sit and fish in the front.

[N2theBlue]

gotcha :thumbup: Most of the small walks i have seen and been on it was kinda precarious walking to the front. What kind do you have? I would be looking at the same model if it was me. In fact if i wasn't looking to move to a faster boat in a few years i'd look at it myself.

[Gettinwet]

gotcha :thumbup: Most of the small walks i have seen and been on it was kinda precarious walking to the front. What kind do you have? I would be looking at the same model if it was me. In fact if i wasn't looking to move to a faster boat in a few years i'd look at it myself.

its a 24ft wellcraft airslot....1976..hard to find in decent shape..looking to move to something newer.... i like the regulators just not sure how the ride would compare to what i am used to...but we'll see i'm open to suggestions..