Opinions on Sea Fox, Sea Quest and Striper boats

Rather_be_fishing2 · 01-24-2008, 10:01 AM

Hi all, I currently own a 1995 19 Ft bayliner Capri with the stern drive 3L mercruiser engine .

When I redeploy from Iraq in June 08 I am looking to purchase a new boat or used boat in like new condition. I want something that an take me 30 to 40miles off shore. I am looking at a 23FT walkaround or Cuddy cabin cause Wife says the cabin is a must.

have been considering the Sea Fox, Sea Quest, Striper boats (sea swirl) and Dusky. I think these are the boats more in the price range I am looking for.

Would love to have a Contender or Boston Whaller but the Budget just isn't there. Am considering Proline but they are a bit out of the price range.

Anyone with an opinion would be appreciated.

anyone can contact me at info@sharkfighter.com or from my web page at SHARKFIGHTER.COM

Rob

quack quack · 01-24-2008, 10:14 AM

Dusky is the only name you listed I would go in the ocean on.Rob are you in Iraq now?

Rather_be_fishing2 · 01-24-2008, 10:43 AM

Quack Quack
yes I am In the Baghdad area of Iraq. I deployed in March 07 and will redeploy in June 08. I owe myself some more time out on the water

i also did from Jan 05-Jan 06 here.

Thanks for the response anything particular wrong with the others?

Disco Lady · 01-24-2008, 11:37 AM

Dusky is the best boat for the buck!

Seafox Ñooooooooooo

Cheers, DL

quack quack · 01-24-2008, 12:25 PM

Good luck and thank you for your service to us.When you get back come on down this way.I will make sure you fish as much as you want.Dusky is the best built boat you talked about.The other boats are made with much less strength then you want.I would rather be in a 20ft dusky in 10ft seas then a 30ft version of the others.

Ivan11 · 01-24-2008, 12:34 PM

i have a 21 dusky, and it gets the job done. dont get a seafox, my dads friend HAD one, they were going to bimini in 2-4, hit a series of waves, the floor on the center console collapsed, broke off from the t-top and the it flew off the boat and into the ocean while they were running, they all had to jump in quick and get it before it sank. thats 1 of many stories of seafoxes.

Bill Fisher · 01-24-2008, 12:51 PM

It flew off!!!

Oh my god that is one funny story man I would of loved to have been there..Yea man Sea Fox is horrible cheapest boat you can buy. I stick with what everyone else says stay with Dusky. Thank you for your service and your courage that it took for you and your fellow members to go to Iraq to fight for all of us and this Country. My hat goes off for all you guys.

Relentless33 · 01-24-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Good luck and thank you for your service to us. Dusky is the best built boat you talked about.

Disco Lady · 01-24-2008, 03:31 PM

Jesslyn · 01-24-2008, 06:22 PM

Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless you and keep you safe. Speedy return home sir to you and all those close to you.

Bluefin Runner · 01-24-2008, 09:04 PM

God bless you soldier your a brave man and you should be honored by everyone for your heroism on taking on those maniacs over there. I wish you a speedy and safe return to the US. Make sure you tell your fellow members that all of us that have written to you as well as many others that haven't yet stand behind each and everyone one of you...

WhItEoUt 23 · 01-25-2008, 10:37 AM

Thank you for your service.DUSKY is the only way to go great boats nice dry ride plenty of room

B767 · 01-25-2008, 10:48 AM

May God Bless you and once again, thank you for your heroism!!!!

mannyc · 01-25-2008, 08:39 PM

Rather_be_fishing2 · 01-26-2008, 09:19 AM

Thanks all for the posts, It looks like I will be making the trip to the Dusky Factory wheni return. Sister lives down that way so will be nice.

I am totally non-mechanical and am pretty sure I will go new. Keeping my eyes open for a used boat but it would have to be in really great condition.

Thanks for all the advice.

Rob at SHARKFIGHTER.COM

bajakian · 01-26-2008, 11:22 AM

Rob-

Bill Collector has a nice 31 Ocean Master that he is giving away(well almost). I dont know if it will still be around when you get back. If you can, you should check it out. Good luck and keep your head down and come back safe.

lopezmj10 · 02-12-2008, 09:45 PM

Rob-
Thanks to you and all your brothers in the armed forces. Thanks to you guys I can live the life that I do.
May you god bless you & grant you a safe return.

BTW - Go with the dusky

Disco Lady · 02-13-2008, 11:33 AM

Dusky

01-24-2008, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rather_be_fishing2 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GA Boat: 19' bayliner for now Best Catch: My Wife :) but wont say her weight! Occupation: Army Posts: 18	Opinions on Sea Fox, Sea Quest and Striper boats Hi all, I currently own a 1995 19 Ft bayliner Capri with the stern drive 3L mercruiser engine . When I redeploy from Iraq in June 08 I am looking to purchase a new boat or used boat in like new condition. I want something that an take me 30 to 40miles off shore. I am looking at a 23FT walkaround or Cuddy cabin cause Wife says the cabin is a must. have been considering the Sea Fox, Sea Quest, Striper boats (sea swirl) and Dusky. I think these are the boats more in the price range I am looking for. Would love to have a Contender or Boston Whaller but the Budget just isn't there. Am considering Proline but they are a bit out of the price range. Anyone with an opinion would be appreciated. anyone can contact me at info@sharkfighter.com or from my web page at SHARKFIGHTER.COM Rob

01-24-2008, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,425	Dusky is the only name you listed I would go in the ocean on.Rob are you in Iraq now? __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-24-2008, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,425	Good luck and thank you for your service to us.When you get back come on down this way.I will make sure you fish as much as you want.Dusky is the best built boat you talked about.The other boats are made with much less strength then you want.I would rather be in a 20ft dusky in 10ft seas then a 30ft version of the others. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-24-2008, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 320	i have a 21 dusky, and it gets the job done. dont get a seafox, my dads friend HAD one, they were going to bimini in 2-4, hit a series of waves, the floor on the center console collapsed, broke off from the t-top and the it flew off the boat and into the ocean while they were running, they all had to jump in quick and get it before it sank. thats 1 of many stories of seafoxes. __________________ ive been consumed by the darkside! http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=885 22296 for more pics =)

01-24-2008, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bluefin Runner Lines In Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mexico Boat: 43 Merritt soon 65 Bayliss Best Catch: 950 Bluefin Tuna and 450lb Swordfish 630lb Blue Marlin Occupation: Captain Posts: 37	God bless you soldier your a brave man and you should be honored by everyone for your heroism on taking on those maniacs over there. I wish you a speedy and safe return to the US. Make sure you tell your fellow members that all of us that have written to you as well as many others that haven't yet stand behind each and everyone one of you... Last edited by Bluefin Runner : 01-25-2008 at 02:15 PM.

01-24-2008, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rather_be_fishing2 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GA Boat: 19' bayliner for now Best Catch: My Wife :) but wont say her weight! Occupation: Army Posts: 18	Quack Quack yes I am In the Baghdad area of Iraq. I deployed in March 07 and will redeploy in June 08. I owe myself some more time out on the water i also did from Jan 05-Jan 06 here. Thanks for the response anything particular wrong with the others?

01-24-2008, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,617	Dusky is the best boat for the buck! Seafox Ñooooooooooo Cheers, DL

01-24-2008, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 61 Viking "Moma" Occupation: E-commerce Posts: 229	It flew off!!! Oh my god that is one funny story man I would of loved to have been there..Yea man Sea Fox is horrible cheapest boat you can buy. I stick with what everyone else says stay with Dusky. Thank you for your service and your courage that it took for you and your fellow members to go to Iraq to fight for all of us and this Country. My hat goes off for all you guys.

01-24-2008, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,617

01-24-2008, 06:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 657	Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless you and keep you safe. Speedy return home sir to you and all those close to you.

01-25-2008, 10:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 876	Thank you for your service.DUSKY is the only way to go great boats nice dry ride plenty of room __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

01-25-2008, 10:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
B767 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Boat: VSC, Old Hatt Occupation: Bus Driver Posts: 403	May God Bless you and once again, thank you for your heroism!!!! __________________ Life on the water is good, and beer makes it better

01-25-2008, 08:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 319	__________________ Manny

01-26-2008, 09:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rather_be_fishing2 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GA Boat: 19' bayliner for now Best Catch: My Wife :) but wont say her weight! Occupation: Army Posts: 18	Thanks all for the posts, It looks like I will be making the trip to the Dusky Factory wheni return. Sister lives down that way so will be nice. I am totally non-mechanical and am pretty sure I will go new. Keeping my eyes open for a used boat but it would have to be in really great condition. Thanks for all the advice. Rob at SHARKFIGHTER.COM

01-26-2008, 11:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 828	Rob- Bill Collector has a nice 31 Ocean Master that he is giving away(well almost). I dont know if it will still be around when you get back. If you can, you should check it out. Good luck and keep your head down and come back safe.

02-12-2008, 09:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
lopezmj10 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Key Largo, Fl Boat: Avanti 33 Best Catch: Oriental WIFE Occupation: Pharmaceutical sales Posts: 77	Rob- Thanks to you and all your brothers in the armed forces. Thanks to you guys I can live the life that I do. May you god bless you & grant you a safe return. BTW - Go with the dusky

02-13-2008, 11:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,617	Dusky

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