Sea Vee, Invincible or Yellowfin?

Great Escape · 07-12-2009, 10:18 PM

I'm have my express sport up for sale. For my next boat, I'm thinking about 32 to 36 foot trip CC. I'll probably go the preowned route. I'm looking for opinions on Sea Vee, Invincible and Yellowfin.

By the way, if anyone is interested in a 43 Tiara Express Sport that's completely rigged for any kind of fishing and has new electronics as of 2006 PM me.

Thanks.

Ed Walker · 07-12-2009, 11:06 PM

Man, thats like asking which is better- republicans or democrats? or which religion is the best?. Heh heh.
Just kidding-there was a loooong thread running over on the Hull truth regarding your exact question which turned into one of the greatest arguments in the history of the internet. Probably still is.
If you really want to know the answer though-Yellowfin is the best.

Tackle Engineer · 07-12-2009, 11:59 PM

The three are all great boats. Have many friends with SeaVees and they love them. I have fished them in the fugly seas too. Can hook you up with a loaded one with triple 300s a buddy has for sale. Hes a 3 boat owner and liked the SeaVee so much he bought another

down-rigger · 07-13-2009, 02:30 AM

ive been on contenders i work on one,ive got my pb mutton and AJ on a sea vee,never been on invicible or a Yellowfin though i would like to,but sea vees are nice though

weekley rehab · 07-13-2009, 08:09 AM

truly all very nice boats, look into the details such as insulated fish boxes, quality of fit and finish. how the boat is laid out for what you want to do with the boat. Sea trial all if you can to see how each reacts to rougher seas if possible.

krisis7 · 07-13-2009, 08:21 AM

Oh, I wish I had your problems....You could throw the Cape Horn 36 in there as well.

frayedknot · 07-13-2009, 11:04 AM

This is all I care about

YouTube - Invincible 36' vs. the WORLD

Great Escape · 07-13-2009, 08:24 PM

Great feed back guys. Thanks! Tackle check your PM.

The Invincible looks like a machine. I've been on a 34 trip and a 29 Sea Vee a bunch of times. I've never been a YF or Invincible. Did talk to the Invincible president and he said he'd put a bunch of money on his boat vs. any other CC. Pretty bold statement.

By the way, is Contender doing ok? I heard they were having real hard times.

down-rigger · 07-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frayedknot

This is all I care about

YouTube - Invincible 36' vs. the WORLD

i was in that tornament

swordstalker · 07-14-2009, 10:14 AM

PM me if you want to check out my Yellowfin and go for a ride

HURRIKANEIII · 07-14-2009, 04:03 PM

You might want to check out the 40' Sea Hunter!

Cutler · 07-14-2009, 04:16 PM

Mark's yellowfin "NautiGirl" is sick...i just sold my 31 yellowfin and i am pretty sure i am going with the 34 invincible. there is a 36 invincible on hillsboro mile that does 78mph...belongs to a guy named jimmy...he is getting his third invincible which is a 42 with quads

Great Escape · 07-14-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordstalker

PM me if you want to check out my Yellowfin and go for a ride

Hi SwordS. thanks. Check your PM

Great Escape · 07-14-2009, 09:28 PM

I did check out the Sea hunter but some of friends told me the fit and finish is not as good as the other guys. the are priced pretty well though.

Cutler are you talking about the Invincible that's south or Sample on ICW? It's on a lift. If it's the same one, I pass by it to get to the inlet. I can't imagine the fuel bill for the 42 with the quads

lcosta02 · 07-14-2009, 09:43 PM

Invincible lol

A-Salt Weapon · 08-31-2009, 11:36 AM

34 Venture ! lol

the 34 SeaVee is an awesome boat ! but i'd take the yellowfin anyday !

Snapper Slapper · 09-01-2009, 04:14 PM

Yellowfin!

Thunderstruck · 09-01-2009, 09:17 PM

sold my 36 yellowfin for 39 seavee. quality on yellowfin was sub par. seavee has been nothing but fantastic, including the factory support. I would visit each factory and the people who build them...you can call donnie at pga marina or ariel at the seavee factory (miami)
PS
my boat will go low 60's...67 without the tower...very few times is it nice enough to comfortably go 50+. comfortably means not spilling the rum drink with my feet up.
good luck

gtrfred · 09-02-2009, 11:26 AM

Thunerstruck,

kinda off topic, but is there a reason you went with quad 275s instead of quad 300s? Assume being a seavee and 275s that you have verados.

Thanks

Fred

Tunacious92 · 09-02-2009, 05:21 PM

I think the real question is why you didn't go with the IPS drives?

bajakian · 09-02-2009, 05:44 PM

real answer $

Thunderstruck · 09-02-2009, 09:34 PM

my boat is hull number 1, 2008 (second year production). 300's did not become available until about 6 months after the engines were hung on mine...I have a full tower, my boat is only 5-6mph slower than the 300's, with no tower...needless to say, I dont think it makes much difference. as to the ips, I have run airbornes boat with ips, and its a completely different animal...besides the additional significant cost, I spend most of my time in the islands, and draft and the ability to raise my engines is very important, something the ips does not offer...

gtrfred · 09-03-2009, 11:45 AM

that would make sense. i didnt think the performance difference would be drastic, but given the choice it seems like most choose the 300s.

07-12-2009, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	Sea Vee, Invincible or Yellowfin? I'm have my express sport up for sale. For my next boat, I'm thinking about 32 to 36 foot trip CC. I'll probably go the preowned route. I'm looking for opinions on Sea Vee, Invincible and Yellowfin. By the way, if anyone is interested in a 43 Tiara Express Sport that's completely rigged for any kind of fishing and has new electronics as of 2006 PM me. Thanks. __________________ Juggling life

07-12-2009, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ed Walker Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coast of Florida Boat: 31 Yellowfin, 23 Dorado Occupation: www.LightTackleCharters.com Posts: 162	Man, thats like asking which is better- republicans or democrats? or which religion is the best?. Heh heh. Just kidding-there was a loooong thread running over on the Hull truth regarding your exact question which turned into one of the greatest arguments in the history of the internet. Probably still is. If you really want to know the answer though-Yellowfin is the best. __________________ www.LightTackleCharters.com Last edited by Ed Walker; 07-12-2009 at 11:08 PM..

07-13-2009, 02:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
down-rigger Lines In Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: key west Boat: contender,31ft Best Catch: Sailfish 90lb,lemon 180lb Occupation: mating Posts: 36	ive been on contenders i work on one,ive got my pb mutton and AJ on a sea vee,never been on invicible or a Yellowfin though i would like to,but sea vees are nice though __________________ i catch my fish on the down rigger nuff said

07-13-2009, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	truly all very nice boats, look into the details such as insulated fish boxes, quality of fit and finish. how the boat is laid out for what you want to do with the boat. Sea trial all if you can to see how each reacts to rougher seas if possible. __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

07-13-2009, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	Great feed back guys. Thanks! Tackle check your PM. The Invincible looks like a machine. I've been on a 34 trip and a 29 Sea Vee a bunch of times. I've never been a YF or Invincible. Did talk to the Invincible president and he said he'd put a bunch of money on his boat vs. any other CC. Pretty bold statement. By the way, is Contender doing ok? I heard they were having real hard times. __________________ Juggling life Last edited by Great Escape; 07-13-2009 at 08:26 PM.. Reason: addition to the post

07-12-2009, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tackle Engineer Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hollywood Fl Boat: Tackle Engineer, Dusky 26, 2XVolvoTAMD41 turbos Best Catch: Blonde Gymnast wife 115# Occupation: Fearless Leader /ceo Posts: 355	The three are all great boats. Have many friends with SeaVees and they love them. I have fished them in the fugly seas too. Can hook you up with a loaded one with triple 300s a buddy has for sale. Hes a 3 boat owner and liked the SeaVee so much he bought another

07-13-2009, 08:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
krisis7 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Boat: Seapro 196 Best Catch: 48lb Bull Dolphin, 50" Swordfish Occupation: General Motors- Collision Specialist Posts: 300	Oh, I wish I had your problems....You could throw the Cape Horn 36 in there as well.

07-13-2009, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
frayedknot Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 256 Dusky "Final Judgement" Best Catch: 22 Sail Releases in 1 Day off Miami Occupation: Student Posts: 158	This is all I care about YouTube - Invincible 36' vs. the WORLD

07-14-2009, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 508	PM me if you want to check out my Yellowfin and go for a ride

07-14-2009, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
HURRIKANEIII Lines In Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Best Catch: BLUE WHALE, HARPOON CANNON Posts: 34	You might want to check out the 40' Sea Hunter!

07-14-2009, 04:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 34 Invincible..coming soon Best Catch: a seagull...3lbs Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 634	Mark's yellowfin "NautiGirl" is sick...i just sold my 31 yellowfin and i am pretty sure i am going with the 34 invincible. there is a 36 invincible on hillsboro mile that does 78mph...belongs to a guy named jimmy...he is getting his third invincible which is a 42 with quads __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

07-14-2009, 09:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Great Escape Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LHP Boat: 43 Tiara SF Express Posts: 131	I did check out the Sea hunter but some of friends told me the fit and finish is not as good as the other guys. the are priced pretty well though. Cutler are you talking about the Invincible that's south or Sample on ICW? It's on a lift. If it's the same one, I pass by it to get to the inlet. I can't imagine the fuel bill for the 42 with the quads __________________ Juggling life

07-14-2009, 09:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp; 33' Invincible Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 270	Invincible lol __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

08-31-2009, 11:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
A-Salt Weapon Grunt Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami Boat: 39 Venture Posts: 5	34 Venture ! lol the 34 SeaVee is an awesome boat ! but i'd take the yellowfin anyday !

09-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
Snapper Slapper Grunt Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8	Yellowfin! __________________ www.myvacationforums.com Northeast Florida Fishing Report Blog

09-02-2009, 05:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
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09-01-2009, 09:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Thunderstruck Lines In Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: vero beach, fl Boat: 39 seavee, quad 275's Occupation: Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer Posts: 37	owned both sold my 36 yellowfin for 39 seavee. quality on yellowfin was sub par. seavee has been nothing but fantastic, including the factory support. I would visit each factory and the people who build them...you can call donnie at pga marina or ariel at the seavee factory (miami) PS my boat will go low 60's...67 without the tower...very few times is it nice enough to comfortably go 50+. comfortably means not spilling the rum drink with my feet up. good luck __________________ www.verobeachcjd.com

09-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
gtrfred Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft Lauderdale Boat: Sea Vee 25 Best Catch: 250 lb yellowfin tuna Occupation: horrible Posts: 30	Thunerstruck, kinda off topic, but is there a reason you went with quad 275s instead of quad 300s? Assume being a seavee and 275s that you have verados. Thanks Fred

09-02-2009, 05:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tunacious92 Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coconut Creek Boat: Which one? Best Catch: Against U.S.C, not Kentucky Occupation: Law Student at UF Posts: 23	I think the real question is why you didn't go with the IPS drives?

09-02-2009, 09:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
Thunderstruck Lines In Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: vero beach, fl Boat: 39 seavee, quad 275's Occupation: Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer Posts: 37	engine choices my boat is hull number 1, 2008 (second year production). 300's did not become available until about 6 months after the engines were hung on mine...I have a full tower, my boat is only 5-6mph slower than the 300's, with no tower...needless to say, I dont think it makes much difference. as to the ips, I have run airbornes boat with ips, and its a completely different animal...besides the additional significant cost, I spend most of my time in the islands, and draft and the ability to raise my engines is very important, something the ips does not offer... __________________ www.verobeachcjd.com

09-03-2009, 11:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
gtrfred Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft Lauderdale Boat: Sea Vee 25 Best Catch: 250 lb yellowfin tuna Occupation: horrible Posts: 30	that would make sense. i didnt think the performance difference would be drastic, but given the choice it seems like most choose the 300s.

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