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    Default Tier 1 vs Tier 2 boats.

    I am considering upgrading to a couple feet more in a center console. Looking around 30 to 32 ft.

    A couple of feet is significantly more but moving to a Tier 1 is even worse. Is it worth it?
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    Yes
    “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance” - Thomas Jefferson

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    Absolutely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    I am considering upgrading to a couple feet more in a center console. Looking around 30 to 32 ft.

    A couple of feet is significantly more but moving to a Tier 1 is even worse. Is it worth it?
    Define you tiers.

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    Not sure I can but upper tier Grady White, Everglades, Pursuit, Regulator,
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    Depends on two things. 1. Do you fish often and hard? 2. How deep your pockets are
    Note: Number one can be ignored when number two is large enough.

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    add Southport to the list....and I don't own any of these nor do any immediate family members at the moment but I reserve the right to say do it just so I can watch someone else spend a lot of money instead of me.

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    What brand boat are you using now? Have you ever barked the props or broke your boat in use?

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    Also- are you planning to buy new?

    I would pay more for a used Regulato/Yellowfin/Contender/Everglades than a brand new Sea Hunt etc.

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    so, who owns the pink/peach freeman?
    Ugh. Stupid people piss me off.

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    The last two were Sportsmen. 28 ft now. I love speed but avoid barking.

    New for sure. I hate fixing stuff.
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    Southport, Cape Horn, 42 Freeman
    Bah! Humbug!

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    Absolutely worth it.

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    Get a yellowfin and be done with it

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    Quote Originally Posted by bitesize View Post
    Get a yellowfin and be done with it
    I agree, sounds like you want top quality, performance and luxury.

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    Sea Vee would be hard to beat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    I am considering upgrading to a couple feet more in a center console. Looking around 30 to 32 ft.

    A couple of feet is significantly more but moving to a Tier 1 is even worse. Is it worth it?
    What is your reason for upgrading? What issues are you currently experiencing you are looking to resolve?

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    We were down in the keys and several small issues came up. Fuel gauge stopped working was the most aggravating. Wiring for fresh water pump. Weather stripping around tuna door.Poor performance of depth finder, from the start. Battery leaked and stunk up the world. Autopilot over-sensitive. Screws falling out. corrosion on stainless steel. Electrical connection corrosion.

    Just boat things I guess.

    I have money but I'm very tight by nature.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bad Habit View Post
    I agree, sounds like you want top quality, performance and luxury.

    Kind of hard to see over the bow in the lake in a yellow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    We were down in the keys and several small issues came up. Fuel gauge stopped working was the most aggravating. Wiring for fresh water pump. Weather stripping around tuna door.Poor performance of depth finder, from the start. Battery leaked and stunk up the world. Autopilot over-sensitive. Screws falling out. corrosion on stainless steel. Electrical connection corrosion.

    Just boat things I guess.

    I have money but I'm very tight by nature.
    If these are the issues you are experiencing you will be money ahead correctly fixing them on your current boat. Also many of these are not “boat” related but systems related.
    Last edited by SouthernWake; 07-06-2020 at 02:47 PM.

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