opinions on Sea Pro, Sea Hunt, Sailfish and Sea Fox Center Consoles

andrade918 · 06-06-2005, 11:37 PM

I am in the process of buying my first center console fishing boat. I am new to offshore fishing, so i want a reliable boat at an affordable price. Looking for a 21'-23' boat (Sea Pro, Sea Hunt and SailFish) and all three of these brands seem to be in my price range but i don't know much about them outside of the general info from the websites. Is there any owners out there that might be able to give me the pros & cons? Also Sea Fox seems to be a very affordable boat but im sure that there is something that makes up for the difference in price , any owners out there that could fill me in? Best size outboard for this size as well as brand of choice? Thanks

treedawg · 06-07-2005, 12:12 AM

I know alot of people get off bashing Sea Fox's but I feel like they supply alot of boat for the money.

The fit, finish, hardware etc aren't on par with Contender, Grady, Yellow Fin etc, but they aren't priced like them either.

Don't write off the Sea Fox too fast if you are on a tight budget.

TD

DILLIGAF · 06-07-2005, 12:01 PM

I buddy of mine has a 23 Sea Fox and I'll justify TD on the fit and finish of these boats. They have quality hinges, latches, doors, covers. They have big live wells, big fish storage, and plenty of storage. Sailfish are made for fisherman in the way that they are set up. Look at the lay out of both of these boats and you will easily fall for both of 'em. The only difference that I have noticed is that Sea Fox offers twins and I don't think that Sailfish does. I really don't think that you will be happy with a Sea Pro.

Miles Offshore · 06-07-2005, 04:34 PM

fwiw ive heard nothing but good things about sailfish but cannot substantiate from my own experiance (on any of them). anyway they are basically a seacraft knockoff with a proven hull design- look at em all, take a testride on other than lake water (1 to 2' is a good start). if the company wont let you have a sea trial prior to putting down any $$$$, walk away. good luck - craig

SeaPro238 · 06-07-2005, 05:32 PM

Don't know abot the rest but I've got a 23' SeaPro CC and love it. Actually it's the second SeaPro I've owned, had a 21' SV2100CC bay boat but wanted a boat I could take offshore. The 23' footer rides dry handles rough seas well and the overall finish is pretty good for the price. I've got a single 225 4-stroke and regularly go 20-30 miles offshore, weather permitting of course.

Sea Draggin · 06-08-2005, 02:22 PM

I would compare these to Privateer, Kencraft and Parker before making a move. If I were looking in that range I would be shopping for a kencraft.

islander · 06-08-2005, 07:05 PM

I have a 17 foot sea pro for my skiff. It is a great hull and I use the shit out of it. No stress cracks in four years. No real problems. Very stable bay boat. No warranty problems. All in all a real value. Good luck

mole02 · 06-08-2005, 11:37 PM

While I don't know anything first hand about the others I'd have to recommend Trophy as another brand to take a look at. They're also a mid tier boat that is well built and you get a lot for your money. Take a test ride on one at your local dealer.

treedawg · 06-09-2005, 12:16 AM

I like a Trophy and almost bought one a while back. The reason I passed was because the only motor you could get on the Trophy is a Merc. I much prefer Suzuki's over Merc's so that killed the Trophy for me.

TD

Title Wave · 06-14-2005, 10:03 AM

I had a 2000 17' Sea Hunt CC and it was a great boat for the money. I sold it this year and it didn't have a stress crack on it. A friend of mine just got a 21' Sailfish CC that I went fishing on this past Sunday. Don't tell him I said this, but I think it may be better quality than the Sea Hunt. I think the Sail Fish does cost more that the Sea Hunt though. For the money you can't beat the Sea Hunt and if that's what you can afford, you won't be sorry.

06-07-2005, 04:34 PM	#4
Miles Offshore sometimes i sit and think, and sometimes i just sit Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VaBeachVa Posts: 1,262 Boat: 1978 Seacraft Home Port: Lynnhaven Inlet, VB Occupation: Sailloft Manager.............	c/c fwiw ive heard nothing but good things about sailfish but cannot substantiate from my own experiance (on any of them). anyway they are basically a seacraft knockoff with a proven hull design- look at em all, take a testride on other than lake water (1 to 2' is a good start). if the company wont let you have a sea trial prior to putting down any $$$$, walk away. good luck - craig

06-08-2005, 02:22 PM	#6
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 6,110 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	Others I would compare these to Privateer, Kencraft and Parker before making a move. If I were looking in that range I would be shopping for a kencraft. __________________ . 25% OFF - Relocation Sale!!! <---Clicky.................................................Jigging Videos I FISH & I VOTE

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06-07-2005, 12:12 AM	#2
treedawg Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 96	I know alot of people get off bashing Sea Fox's but I feel like they supply alot of boat for the money. The fit, finish, hardware etc aren't on par with Contender, Grady, Yellow Fin etc, but they aren't priced like them either. Don't write off the Sea Fox too fast if you are on a tight budget. TD

06-07-2005, 12:01 PM	#3
DILLIGAF Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Matagorda, Tx Posts: 726 Occupation: Lock Operator	I buddy of mine has a 23 Sea Fox and I'll justify TD on the fit and finish of these boats. They have quality hinges, latches, doors, covers. They have big live wells, big fish storage, and plenty of storage. Sailfish are made for fisherman in the way that they are set up. Look at the lay out of both of these boats and you will easily fall for both of 'em. The only difference that I have noticed is that Sea Fox offers twins and I don't think that Sailfish does. I really don't think that you will be happy with a Sea Pro.

06-07-2005, 05:32 PM	#5
SeaPro238 Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carolina Beach Posts: 523 Boat: 2002 Hewes Redfisher 18/2005 Albemarle 242CC Home Port: Carolina Beach Best Catch: My wife Occupation: Security/Protection Consultant	Don't know abot the rest but I've got a 23' SeaPro CC and love it. Actually it's the second SeaPro I've owned, had a 21' SV2100CC bay boat but wanted a boat I could take offshore. The 23' footer rides dry handles rough seas well and the overall finish is pretty good for the price. I've got a single 225 4-stroke and regularly go 20-30 miles offshore, weather permitting of course.

06-08-2005, 07:05 PM	#7
islander #1 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	I have a 17 foot sea pro for my skiff. It is a great hull and I use the shit out of it. No stress cracks in four years. No real problems. Very stable bay boat. No warranty problems. All in all a real value. Good luck

06-08-2005, 11:37 PM	#8
mole02 My best friend has a 65 footer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, NY Posts: 60	While I don't know anything first hand about the others I'd have to recommend Trophy as another brand to take a look at. They're also a mid tier boat that is well built and you get a lot for your money. Take a test ride on one at your local dealer.

06-09-2005, 12:16 AM	#9
treedawg Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 96	I like a Trophy and almost bought one a while back. The reason I passed was because the only motor you could get on the Trophy is a Merc. I much prefer Suzuki's over Merc's so that killed the Trophy for me. TD

06-14-2005, 10:03 AM	#10
Title Wave I practice safe fishing Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 72	I had a 2000 17' Sea Hunt CC and it was a great boat for the money. I sold it this year and it didn't have a stress crack on it. A friend of mine just got a 21' Sailfish CC that I went fishing on this past Sunday. Don't tell him I said this, but I think it may be better quality than the Sea Hunt. I think the Sail Fish does cost more that the Sea Hunt though. For the money you can't beat the Sea Hunt and if that's what you can afford, you won't be sorry.