YELLOWFIN 23...WHO HAS ONE?

GALAZIO · 03-22-2007, 08:36 PM

Looking real hard at the Yellowfin 23. Who can offer info (pro's and cons)? I would like to know how it handles 2-4's at a short period, speed, fuel consumpion & range. How does it troll, and drift? (stable or does it rock). As far as power, what's on the back and would you have done it different.

Looks like a nice hull and bow for longer runs (which we make) and I know they are a quality product...just want some real world experience.

Thanks

BOTTOM DWELLER · 03-22-2007, 09:51 PM

Call Reed at "Aquatics Safaris" in Wilmington, NC tomorrow. Their telephone number is 910-392-4386. He has a 23' Yellowfin for sale, powered by twin 200 hp Suzukis. Awesome ride. He's moving up to the new 32' Yelowfin is building.
Also check on "TheHullTruth.Com" in the "boats for sale" forum. You can get his phone number from there and I believe he has some pictures posted there as well. Good luck, Keith

GALAZIO · 03-22-2007, 09:56 PM

I saw his...a 2003 white with Suzis I think. Great looking boat. Thanks for the contact. I'll give him a call.

Free Spirit · 03-22-2007, 10:09 PM

I don't own one but a friend does and I have fished it. It runs like a bear in a big swell. This guy has 2 speeds, stopped and on the pin. We ran in a 4" swell at 29 kts and it was almost comfortable.( I am 62 and NO CC is comfortable). I was impressed with the boat. He has a 250 Yammie 4 stroke for power and it is plenty.

Hudson · 03-23-2007, 01:36 PM

I have a 36' YF -- if you want to speak to Rob Carmicheal ( The Northeast rep) 978-808-0347 knows more about Yellowfins than anyone North or Fla. Great guy to know if decide to get one anyway.

Brad

GALAZIO · 03-23-2007, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the contacts guys. I spoke with both Reed & Rob. Both were very helpful. Reed's boat sounds and looks great...If someone is interested, they should check it out. I, most likely will go new if I go this way.

Thanks again.

reel fishy · 03-24-2007, 10:30 PM

I will tell you one thing about all the Yellowfins I have ridden on.... The faster you go the better they ride. Well to a certain point within safety limits, all things break when pushed to the limit constantly. 23 Yellowfin definately rides better than a 23T Contender or 23 Regulator. 23 Yellowfin w/ Twin 200 HPDI Yamaha, fully loaded 1.8MPG at 4200 RPM. IMO The 34 and 36 are by far the best ridding center consoles I have ever been on. Great mix of speed and ride comfort that is not found in most brands today. But they are PRICEY!!!

03-22-2007, 08:36 PM	#1
GALAZIO I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,395 Credits: 1,752.3 Boat: NONE!!! Best Catch: A Nette :) Occupation: Professional Pasture Pool Player	YELLOWFIN 23...WHO HAS ONE? Looking real hard at the Yellowfin 23. Who can offer info (pro's and cons)? I would like to know how it handles 2-4's at a short period, speed, fuel consumpion & range. How does it troll, and drift? (stable or does it rock). As far as power, what's on the back and would you have done it different. Looks like a nice hull and bow for longer runs (which we make) and I know they are a quality product...just want some real world experience. Thanks __________________

03-22-2007, 09:51 PM	#2
BOTTOM DWELLER "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wilmington, N.C. Posts: 121 Credits: 5,750.5 Occupation: Pilot	Call Reed at "Aquatics Safaris" in Wilmington, NC tomorrow. Their telephone number is 910-392-4386. He has a 23' Yellowfin for sale, powered by twin 200 hp Suzukis. Awesome ride. He's moving up to the new 32' Yelowfin is building. Also check on "TheHullTruth.Com" in the "boats for sale" forum. You can get his phone number from there and I believe he has some pictures posted there as well. Good luck, Keith __________________

03-22-2007, 09:56 PM	#3
GALAZIO I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,395 Credits: 1,752.3 Boat: NONE!!! Best Catch: A Nette :) Occupation: Professional Pasture Pool Player	I saw his...a 2003 white with Suzis I think. Great looking boat. Thanks for the contact. I'll give him a call. __________________

03-22-2007, 10:09 PM	#4
Free Spirit Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: May 2005 Location: Egg Harbor Twp Posts: 147 Credits: 1,245.5 Occupation: charter captain	I don't own one but a friend does and I have fished it. It runs like a bear in a big swell. This guy has 2 speeds, stopped and on the pin. We ran in a 4" swell at 29 kts and it was almost comfortable.( I am 62 and NO CC is comfortable). I was impressed with the boat. He has a 250 Yammie 4 stroke for power and it is plenty. __________________ Capt. Steve Bent Fishing from the Delaware Bay to the canyons on a custom built, fully equipped 34' Downeast vessel gotumon@comcast.net Free Spirit Fishing Charter Fishing New Jersey Phone-609-926-9017 Call for rates and dates

03-23-2007, 01:36 PM	#5
Hudson Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 326 Credits: 6,231.0	Yellowfin I have a 36' YF -- if you want to speak to Rob Carmicheal ( The Northeast rep) 978-808-0347 knows more about Yellowfins than anyone North or Fla. Great guy to know if decide to get one anyway. Brad

03-23-2007, 02:34 PM	#6
GALAZIO I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,395 Credits: 1,752.3 Boat: NONE!!! Best Catch: A Nette :) Occupation: Professional Pasture Pool Player	Thanks for the contacts guys. I spoke with both Reed & Rob. Both were very helpful. Reed's boat sounds and looks great...If someone is interested, they should check it out. I, most likely will go new if I go this way. Thanks again. __________________

03-24-2007, 10:30 PM	#7
reel fishy Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida and Beyond Posts: 420 Credits: 1,296.4 Boat: Yours or Mine? Home Port: Florida Best Catch: Fresh fish for dinner! Occupation: Pink Snapper Snatcher	I will tell you one thing about all the Yellowfins I have ridden on.... The faster you go the better they ride. Well to a certain point within safety limits, all things break when pushed to the limit constantly. 23 Yellowfin definately rides better than a 23T Contender or 23 Regulator. 23 Yellowfin w/ Twin 200 HPDI Yamaha, fully loaded 1.8MPG at 4200 RPM. IMO The 34 and 36 are by far the best ridding center consoles I have ever been on. Great mix of speed and ride comfort that is not found in most brands today. But they are PRICEY!!! __________________ Capt. Adam M. For-Hire Cockpit or Bridge Man Backcountry to Bluewater

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