Starting the Research

[Saltydog235]

I'm starting to research my next boat. I love my Pioneer for a lot of reasons but we're quickly outgrowing it and the limitations of a small single engine boat. I've started looking to make a move up to a 29-31' CC with twins. Looking for tournament style with no forward seating and an open plan. Dry soft ride, 3 piece construction and good storage.

So far the list has the following:

Southport 292 TE
Cape Horn 31T
Yellowfin 29
Onslow Bay 27 or 33

Looked at the Regulator 31 but damnit they all are forward seating now. I'd love a Freeman but I think they're something like 2-3 years out on a build from what I hear.

What models am I missing? Haven't set a budget yet but I'd like to spend as little as possible naturally.

[santeeswamper]

33 world cat

[willyworm]

I'm ignorant on these bigger boats... Does Sportsman not make anything that'll work for ya?

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[Saltydog235]

I'm ignorant on there bigger boats... Does Sportsman not make anatomy that'll work for ya?

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Nothing against them but, I'm going to buy an upper tier CC made for fishing first this time around.

[Saltydog235]

33 world cat

Don't want forward seating. If I went w/ a FS I'd go Regulator at the top of the list.

[marsh chicken]

Cockpit size is important if you truly want to fish it. I'm not a fan of yellowfin for that reason. Seavee makes a very nice ride with spacious cockpit. Invincible makes a nice one also.

Honestly,You will get a million different opinions on this, and half of those will be from Internet fanboys who don't even own a boat. Your best bet is to try and ride on as many as possible and decide for yourself. Miami boat show is very much worth the trip of you can wait.

[Moonlight Hunter]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...console-697410

Right in your neck of the woods.

[Saltydog235]

Cockpit size is important if you truly want to fish it. I'm not a fan of yellowfin for that reason. Seavee makes a very nice ride with spacious cockpit. Invincible makes a nice one also.

Honestly,You will get a million different opinions on this, and half of those will be from Internet fanboys who don't even own a boat. Your best bet is to try and ride on as many as possible and decide for yourself. Miami boat show is very much worth the trip of you can wait.

I'm in no hurry but not 3 years out, it's about getting it right this time. I should have added the SeaVee to the list above. I think Invincible has about the same lead time as Freeman but I'll look at them.

[rrconductor]

I would vote for SeeVee and then YF.Quit drawing on Thursday midday and get some sponsors, then you got it made. also on a side note I didn't realize you hunted with RK, old time G'Town guy I have known for many years.

[Saltydog235]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...console-697410

Right in your neck of the woods.

Oh and I only want white. To hell with trying to keep a dark color or any color that isn't white up.

[Saltydog235]

I would vote for SeeVee and then YF.Quit drawing on Thursday midday and get some sponsors, then you got it made. also on a side note I didn't realize you hunted with RK, old time G'Town guy I have known for many years.

Yep, same club.

On my own now, got zero time to sit behind a desk except at night.

[dhall1693]

Go on ahead and get you a Jarret Bay.

[marsh chicken]

There is a lot of bullshit out there in terms of people hawking one brand over another. My best advice is ride on as many as you can in rough conditions, talk to the factory and figure out who gives you the best support, and go from there.

[jws]

Bluewaters have on open layout but I don't really know much about them. Contenders do too but I fished on a 31 one time and it was a wet bastard. Wasn't really even rough.

[Saltydog235]

There is a lot of bullshit out there in terms of people hawking one brand over another. My best advice is ride on as many as you can in rough conditions, talk to the factory and figure out who gives you the best support, and go from there.

That's the plan. If dealer can't get me a ride on a boat in actual sea conditions and only wants to go for a short harbor cruise, that's not going to work. I don't care about the frilly shit, I want tough, smooth and dry.

[DRDUCK]

I am sure REGULATOR will work with you on what you want and they make a HELL of a CC. Contender will make anything you want but you might have to wait on it. If I had the money I would call the NC company and talk to them. Just sayin. They build the hell outa a boat. Just ride in one VS what you got now and you will agree.

[USMCsilver]

Oh and I only want white. To hell with trying to keep a dark color or any color that isn't white up.

LOL. I knew that was coming!

Good luck!

Oh, and just curious, why have you not considered Hydra-sport?

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[marsh chicken]

You might want to look at albemarle as well. They aren't as popular as some of the other brands. But they build a great fishing platform. And it allows you to do overnights or use it as a family boat when not fishing.

[Whackumstackum]

You might want to look at albemarle as well. They aren't as popular as some of the other brands. But they build a great fishing platform. And it allows you to do overnights or use it as a family boat when not fishing.

He seems to be looking for a high performance center console, not a slug.

[marsh chicken]

He seems to be looking for a high performance center console, not a slug.

I would hardly call a albemarle a slug. They haven't joined in the space race to make a boat that runs 90mph. But that is hardly useful when running offshore. Their boats run in the 40's and are dry well built ️️boats for fishing. I'll take that any day over some wet rocket ship that beats me to death in a chop.

My only complaint about an albe is they get a little rolly on a drift.