Any boaters?

[Irongrip400]

I know very little about boats but am looking to buy either a center console or dual console to take family and friends out and do some offshore fishing. Looking at 28-32’ range so I can have the option for three engines and a decent bathroom. Not into wakeboarding or stuff like that, probably 50/50 fish and boat with the family. Thanks in advance.

[Soul Crusher]

I know very little about boats but am looking to buy either a center console or dual console to take family and friends out and do some offshore fishing. Looking at 28-32’ range so I can have the option for three engines and a decent bathroom. Not into wakeboarding or stuff like that, probably 50/50 fish and boat with the family. Thanks in advance.

Those look amazing. 

[robcguns]

I only deal with yachts as do most getbiggers so we will prob be of no help unless looking for yachts 100’ or better.

[IroNat]

A boat is a hole in the ocean you throw money into.

[Rambone]

You’re looking at a $300+K boat right there. Irongrip = Mr. Money bags

[ChristopherA]

If I remember right you own a pretty successful business. Which is good because boats are one expensive hobby

[ChristopherA]

A boat is a hole in the ocean you throw money into.

You beat me to it.

[Rambone]

Boat prices should continue to go down. They skyrocketed during Covid

[beakdoctor]

I used to do quite a bit of sailing.

Sailed the great lakes, Chesapeake Bay,  up and down the Florida Keys, albermale and pamlico sound, the Bahamas,  the Virgin islands and lastly a trip from key west to Yucatan peninsula.

I loved it planned on retiring on a boat. But haven't been sailing in about 15 years now. Hardly remember how now. Thinking of taking some lessons for a refresher then resuming the sailing life.

[Rambone]

I used to do quite a bit of sailing.

Sailed the great lakes, Chesapeake Bay,  up and down the Florida Keys, albermale and pamlico sound, the Bahamas,  the Virgin islands and lastly a trip from key west to Yucatan peninsula.

I loved it planned on retiring on a boat. But haven't been sailing in about 15 years now. Hardly remember how now. Thinking of taking some lessons for a refresher then resuming the sailing life.

Would love to be your first mate

[tatoo]

ive got an 18 foot ranger bass boat..... love to freshwater fish!!!!

[Irongrip400]

You’re looking at a $300+K boat right there. Irongrip = Mr. Money bags

First statement correct. Second statement not so much.


Obviously the Regulator is the top of the line, but being broke by getbig standards I don’t think I could stomach buying one unless it was gently used. Looking at a Grady White 307 Freedom dual console or possibly a Cobia or Seahunt. The Onslow Bay looks nice, but it doesn’t have a head until the 37’ and that’s a bit too big I think for my first boat.

[robcguns]

ive got an 18 foot ranger bass boat..... love to freshwater fish!!!!

That’s awesome, love freshwater fishing as well. Always wanted to buy a bass boat but never pulled the trigger.

[Freemason]

For offshore fishing, center console over dual every time. You want to ba able to walk the gunnels 360 without obstruction when fishing. If fishing in cold weather is a common thing for you, then a dual console might be a consideration.

Regulator is good, maybe great, but not even in my top 10. Even saying that, every manufacturer has pluses and minuses that can make it the best choice for someone’s situation. Boats are a lot like dogs insofar as the particular model can check all your usage type boxes, but would be a horrible choice for someone else. Some things to consider when choosing a boat:

What kind of Fishing do you like to do? Live baiting (well access and capacity)?

Will you do any diving?

If buying new, how far will you have to travel for repairs?

What body of water will you most frequently be on? Gulf? Atlantic? Intracoastal?

Different hull types lend themselves to different conditions better.

[tatoo]

That’s awesome, love freshwater fishing as well. Always wanted to buy a bass boat but never pulled the trigger.

only regret is that it took as long as it did to buy one!!!.... if like to fish, ull love a boat bro

[Spike]

[Freemason]

Some of the most well designed hulls are:

Sea Vee
Yellowfin
Sea Hunter
HCB
Jupiter
Contender
Nor Tech
Invincible

Every hull accentuates certain character. Contenders deep dead rise cuts chop amazingly well especially at high speeds, making it a popular tournament boat. That same benefit causes it to rock at anchor considerably more than a shallower deadrise would.

You should charter captains with different style boats doing the fishing you like to do and listen to all of them. You will learn a tremendous amount, but know every man thinks his boat is the best so take all opinions with a grain of salt.

[funk51]

   

   

   

   get a pontoon.

[funk51]

 

   if you like water skiing get one of these. 

[thebrink]

Get yourself a nice offshore race boat to impress the chickas.

[robcguns]

   

   

   

   get a pontoon.

Pontoon boats are a blast. We rent 1 on lake winnipasaukee a couple times during the summer. Great for hanging,fishing,swimming and relaxing.

[deadz]

Some of the most well designed hulls are:

Sea Vee
Yellowfin
Sea Hunter
HCB
Jupiter
Contender
Nor Tech
Invincible

Every hull accentuates certain character. Contenders deep dead rise cuts chop amazingly well especially at high speeds, making it a popular tournament boat. That same benefit causes it to rock at anchor considerably more than a shallower deadrise would.

You should charter captains with different style boats doing the fishing you like to do and listen to all of them. You will learn a tremendous amount, but know every man thinks his boat is the best so take all opinions with a grain of salt.

Great brands.

[tacobender]

We owned a 22ft hydra-sports center console fished a lot out of San Diego, Newport etc loved it.

[Hulkotron]

Most getbiggers don’t let women onto their boat/yacht unless they are at least a G-cup.

[stuntmovie]

Renting a boat is much more preferable than owning one, but boat owners only learn that after they purchase one.