Tier 1 vs Tier 2 boats.

**Highstrung** · 07-09-2020, 07:57 AM

You need me then

**JABIII** · 07-09-2020, 08:07 AM

Are we meeting at CCLeroys cook shed?

**willk** · 07-09-2020, 08:12 AM

You probably have some nasty gulf pink shrimp. I got that good good white shrimp from the south Edisto. Capt. Bill caught them good yesterday.

**2thDoc** · 07-09-2020, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by JABIII

Are we meeting at CCLeroys cook shed?

i'd be afraid to fry in there.

Originally Posted by willk

You probably have some nasty gulf pink shrimp. I got that good good white shrimp from the south Edisto. Capt. Bill caught them good yesterday.

maybe we need them both to have a better comparison?

**nitro5x6's** · 07-09-2020, 09:23 AM

I will call Ricky and get it set up.......... I need to attend to critique food quality and attire. I will bring Chinet and paper napkins.

**Whackumstackum** · 07-09-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by BOGSTER

School me on the negatives of Grady White walkarounds Whackum.

Heavy, Slow, the helm is to far forward, no in deck fish boxes, shitty seating, the cabin is useless unless your a little person and even then I don't want to go sweat my ass off in ralphs cabin, not enough storage, wasted space, slow, shitty ride. Ive fished on them, not my style. Im also spoiled and get to fish with some great folks on some nice rigs and if I have to go back to fishing grady whites and sea hunts I will hang it up. My all time favorite sled is a 31 contender with twin f250's,quick, comfortable and economical, an ass of in deck storage, 360 degree fish ability, and you can run and gun when you need to.

**2thDoc** · 07-09-2020, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by nitro5x6's

I will call Ricky and get it set up.......... I need to attend to critique food quality and attire. I will bring Chinet and paper napkins.

make it happen

**Tugted312** · 07-09-2020, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Whackumstackum

Heavy, Slow, the helm is to far forward, no in deck fish boxes, shitty seating, the cabin is useless unless your a little person and even then I don't want to go sweat my ass off in ralphs cabin, not enough storage, wasted space, slow, shitty ride. Ive fished on them, not my style. Im also spoiled and get to fish with some great folks on some nice rigs and if I have to go back to fishing grady whites and sea hunts I will hang it up. My all time favorite sled is a 31 contender with twin f250's,quick, comfortable and economical, an ass of in deck storage, 360 degree fish ability, and you can run and gun when you need to.

Exactly. Hard to beat a 31 Contender. When I was young we fished a Grady & it was alright but after riding in some nice center consoles I wouldn’t own a grady. They are heavy & slow & pricey. Hell I can a deal on a new Whaler anytime but I don’t like them or want one.

**Goin Coastal** · 07-09-2020, 07:03 PM

Haters gonna hate!

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**wdhigh** · 07-09-2020, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Goin Coastal

Haters gonna hate!

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How’s the 252/251 with the 425 run? Saw one sitting at Hankel the other day and that motor is HUGE!

**Highstrung** · 07-09-2020, 07:35 PM

I fished on two Grady walk around for a bit.. I was really happy when he spent a little more and bought decent little sportfisher. From the 24 to a 28. It was cool for some years, but I'd rather do a little bottom fishing in a CC. I have no aspirations of buying a boat larger than a 23 contender, right now my 4th tier boat is still enough for me.

I never carried a camera, took me a bit to buy into smartphones too.. but that pic that's around holding a large wahoo.. it's tail is all janked up because I had to make a cut around it, so I could bend it, to fit it in a little Grady box. I couldn't imagine riding in that cabin, it was all used as storage. Which was cool. I don't get sea sick though.. well once, I was maybe 12, on a Grady.. wasn't it's fault though. I'd say it was little powdered donuts and Mt Dew.. going off kingfishing with my cousin in his in a small craft advisory, he puked too.

**Highstrung** · 07-09-2020, 07:36 PM

and I'm pretty sure GC built the boat I still own.

**Tugted312** · 07-09-2020, 07:50 PM

We were coming in from offshore in my 21 Contender & a fella in a 25 Grady wanted to race. We ate his lunch in the seas & chop. We talked to him later & asked how we weren’t beat to death. I told I was sitting on the leaning post the whole time.

**BOGSTER** · 07-09-2020, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Whackumstackum

Heavy, Slow, the helm is to far forward, no in deck fish boxes, shitty seating, the cabin is useless unless your a little person and even then I don't want to go sweat my ass off in ralphs cabin, not enough storage, wasted space, slow, shitty ride. Ive fished on them, not my style. Im also spoiled and get to fish with some great folks on some nice rigs and if I have to go back to fishing grady whites and sea hunts I will hang it up. My all time favorite sled is a 31 contender with twin f250's,quick, comfortable and economical, an ass of in deck storage, 360 degree fish ability, and you can run and gun when you need to.

As you stated... not your style. That’s perfectly fine.

All boats are subject to user scrutiny. That’s why there’s so many models.

I, like you, have fished everything from a 26ft Grady to a 42 yellowfin, to a 67 Paul Mann.

I, not like you, prefer a walk around when fishing a small to mid size outboard offshore.
I, not like you, am fortunate enough to fish a lot of great sportfishing yachts from Nags Head to Savannah.
I, not like you, would never quit offshore fishing until I’m physically unable to do so, regardless if it was a 25ft Sea Hunt or a 65ft Spencer.

The great thing about fishing a boat is, it doesn’t matter what people on the Internet think.....it just matters how “you” enjoy your offshore fishing.

If you’re going snapper fishing tomorrow... good luck.

If not, it sucks to be you.

**Whackumstackum** · 07-09-2020, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by BOGSTER

As you stated... not your style. That’s perfectly fine.

All boats are subject to user scrutiny. That’s why there’s so many models.

I, like you, have fished everything from a 26ft Grady to a 42 yellowfin, to a 67 Paul Mann.

I, not like you, prefer a walk around when fishing a small to mid size outboard offshore.
I, not like you, am fortunate enough to fish a lot of great sportfishing yachts from Nags Head to Savannah.
I, not like you, would never quit offshore fishing until I’m physically unable to do so, regardless if it was a 25ft Sea Hunt or a 65ft Spencer.

The great thing about fishing a boat is, it doesn’t matter what people on the Internet think.....it just matters how “you” enjoy your offshore fishing.

If you’re going snapper fishing tomorrow... good luck.

If not, it sucks to be you.

I’m really impressed. Tell me more. How many charters did you pay for this year? Your one fucking “report” came from a charter on the day maker, don’t go telling me Bobby and Michael needed your expertise on board either.....

**ecu1984** · 07-09-2020, 09:04 PM

Not all Grady's are created equal either. If you think the common little 22 Seafarer that has been around since the 70's has any of the larger Grady 45 Canyon's dna in it......think again.
Grady was the shit years ago, then slid as other builders caught up and passed them. Their newer and larger blue water boats are badass. their stuff over 30 ft is pretty sweet
Oh and I have owned everything from a 12ft Sears Gamefisher to a Contender to a 54 Ocean.......just my opinion,.

**jws** · 07-09-2020, 09:14 PM

Different strokes for different folks. I've fished on Freeman's, sporties, sea hunts, contenders, Grady's, you name it. If I thought I had to stoop down to fish on a sea hunt or Grady, I'd probably try to kick myself it the nuts. I'll fish on all of em. I guess I like fishing more than some other folks. Whatever tier boat I can afford, I'm going.