Boats

fishertom · 10-15-2007, 04:00 PM

favorite kind of center console boats?

lcosta02 · 10-15-2007, 04:20 PM

CC: 33 Invincible... duh

All Time Favorite boat: tie between 61 Garlington and 43 Merritt

Honorable Mention: 37 Gamefisherman Walk-Around

fishertom · 10-15-2007, 04:30 PM

what bout center console boats

Relentless33 · 10-15-2007, 04:51 PM

lcosta: Have you taken delivery of the new sled yet?

I like the 33' Hydra-Sports.

fishertom · 10-15-2007, 04:58 PM

i like the 36 contender or the 34 sea vee

Disco Lady · 10-15-2007, 09:00 PM

Yellowfin! My boy... But that 43 Merritt COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Fisher · 10-15-2007, 09:37 PM

39 Venture my friend but it's just under powered maybe now with Mercury coming out with bigger motors they can get more speed out of her but best riding boat out there till now... 43 Merritt is the way to go or a 37 cubavich and GIT R DONE!

lcosta02 · 10-15-2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relentless33

lcosta: Have you taken delivery of the new sled yet?

I like the 33' Hydra-Sports.

The boat will be behind my house on the lift on Wednesday. Just waiting on the windshield by Fred Herman.

Here's a few pictures:

wahooman · 10-16-2007, 07:38 AM

31 Ocean Master, they did not get the nickname of ocean smasher by accident. She is not the fastest but she is the best ridding c.c. in big seas that I have been on.

quack quack · 10-16-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wahooman

31 Ocean Master, they did not get the nickname of ocean smasher by accident. She is not the fastest but she is the best ridding c.c. in big seas that I have been on.

Just add big spray rails and lots of isenglass but yes one of the best.If we are going old school throw in the 30ft rybo runner.I have fished far and rough on them and they are an awsome sea boat in all seas and give the feel of a much bigger boat.

If you can find an old ocean master or Rybo runner and redo it.They would cost half the price of a new equal size CC and be as good or better then one.

Look at BBpro's redone OM or look at the Bill collector.

In fact a few threads done from this one is a 87 30ft OM for sale that has been redone.

Bill Fisher · 10-16-2007, 10:54 AM

I agree with you on those old Rybo runners and the ocean masters they are great hulls the older ones but modern boats as today I can't a better riding boat than that venture. I went wahoo fishing with a buddy of mines to bimini on a northeastern coming in and I can truly say that boat road on 6 to 8 at 35 to 40 mph. It's a real heavy boat and it can take a beating. If you want to talk about a true classic it does not have the size but it sure as hell keeps up out there in rough seas is that 23.3 thunderbird formula. Those old formulas are weather machines. I have a little twenty footer that redid in 01 completely and that boat handles some seas for its size.

DonK · 10-17-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Just add big spray rails and lots of isenglass but yes one of the best.If we are going old school throw in the 30ft rybo runner.I have fished far and rough on them and they are an awsome sea boat in all seas and give the feel of a much bigger boat.

If you can find an old ocean master or Rybo runner and redo it.They would cost half the price of a new equal size CC and be as good or better then one.

Look at BBpro's redone OM or look at the Bill collector.

In fact a few threads done from this one is a 87 30ft OM for sale that has been redone.

Definitely like the Rybo...I think this it be my next sled. I was about a day away from picking up the one that was on the 'boats for sale' forum. Now I am trying to scrape up more $ for another I found out there (at 2x more than was listed on SFC)

I am putting the 'Fishsticks' up for sale soon..25' 1976 Mako, tower, 2x 225 (2000) Evin FICHTS on bracket, 2 year old continental trailer; GPS, Simrad finder, Robertson pilot trying $35k

Swordfisherman · 11-18-2007, 08:55 AM

What about 36' Yellowfin?

lopezmj10 · 11-20-2007, 10:41 PM

I love my 33 Avanti with twin 250 Suzuki's. I've been on many boats in rough seas some have handled it well (yellowfin), others not so much. But i've been caught in 4 different storms on my boat (once with Disco Lady) & was able to maintain speed regardless of sea conditions. My worst encounter and best test was a lightning storm with 30 - 40 mph winds about 5 - 6 miles from Ocean Reef. Had the boat full throttle 6000 rpms and spent the whole time on top of 4-6 ft waves without any pounding or beating.

BTW I called DL & asked him to check the radar for a clear spot in the clouds & he directed me to Ocean Reef. 2 minutes after I got to OR all hell broke loose I waited out the storm in the Marina bathroom.

Thanks again Disco.

Disco Lady · 11-21-2007, 01:48 PM

COÑO!!!!!!!! Thanks mike what a storm it was too.

Bill Fisher · 11-21-2007, 02:05 PM

Avanti??

billspilingup · 11-21-2007, 11:36 PM

Ocean Master.

fishertom · 11-22-2007, 11:48 AM

my all time favorite fishing boat is a Hatteras. great riding boat, very nice for rough seas. if rigged right very nice for fishing.

Disco Lady · 11-22-2007, 06:41 PM

45 HATTERASS.......

good boat fisher tom

mannyc · 11-22-2007, 09:57 PM

It would have to be the Everglades 350cc for me. That is one sweet ride!

10-15-2007, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
fishertom Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: boca raton Occupation: 9th grader Posts: 165	Boats favorite kind of center console boats?

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lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp Occupation: Marine Division Manager Posts: 171	CC: 33 Invincible... duh All Time Favorite boat: tie between 61 Garlington and 43 Merritt Honorable Mention: 37 Gamefisherman Walk-Around __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2004 35 Cabo Express 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

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Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,924	Yellowfin! My boy... But that 43 Merritt COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by Disco Lady : 10-15-2007 at 09:03 PM.

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mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 332	It would have to be the Everglades 350cc for me. That is one sweet ride! __________________ Manny

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10-15-2007, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
fishertom Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: boca raton Occupation: 9th grader Posts: 165	what bout center console boats

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Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,920	lcosta: Have you taken delivery of the new sled yet? I like the 33' Hydra-Sports.

10-15-2007, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
fishertom Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: boca raton Occupation: 9th grader Posts: 165	i like the 36 contender or the 34 sea vee

10-15-2007, 09:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 61 Viking Occupation: E-commerce Posts: 237	39 Venture my friend but it's just under powered maybe now with Mercury coming out with bigger motors they can get more speed out of her but best riding boat out there till now... 43 Merritt is the way to go or a 37 cubavich and GIT R DONE!

10-16-2007, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
wahooman Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boca Raton Boat: Ocean Master 31 Best Catch: Blue Marlin 605; Swordfish 257 Posts: 73	31 Ocean Master, they did not get the nickname of ocean smasher by accident. She is not the fastest but she is the best ridding c.c. in big seas that I have been on.

10-16-2007, 10:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 61 Viking Occupation: E-commerce Posts: 237	I agree with you on those old Rybo runners and the ocean masters they are great hulls the older ones but modern boats as today I can't a better riding boat than that venture. I went wahoo fishing with a buddy of mines to bimini on a northeastern coming in and I can truly say that boat road on 6 to 8 at 35 to 40 mph. It's a real heavy boat and it can take a beating. If you want to talk about a true classic it does not have the size but it sure as hell keeps up out there in rough seas is that 23.3 thunderbird formula. Those old formulas are weather machines. I have a little twenty footer that redid in 01 completely and that boat handles some seas for its size.

11-18-2007, 08:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
Swordfisherman Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15	What about 36' Yellowfin?

11-20-2007, 10:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
lopezmj10 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Key Largo, Fl Boat: Avanti 33 Best Catch: Oriental WIFE Occupation: Pharmaceutical sales Posts: 78	I love my 33 Avanti with twin 250 Suzuki's. I've been on many boats in rough seas some have handled it well (yellowfin), others not so much. But i've been caught in 4 different storms on my boat (once with Disco Lady) & was able to maintain speed regardless of sea conditions. My worst encounter and best test was a lightning storm with 30 - 40 mph winds about 5 - 6 miles from Ocean Reef. Had the boat full throttle 6000 rpms and spent the whole time on top of 4-6 ft waves without any pounding or beating. BTW I called DL & asked him to check the radar for a clear spot in the clouds & he directed me to Ocean Reef. 2 minutes after I got to OR all hell broke loose I waited out the storm in the Marina bathroom. Thanks again Disco.

11-21-2007, 01:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,924	COÑO!!!!!!!! Thanks mike what a storm it was too.

11-21-2007, 02:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 61 Viking Occupation: E-commerce Posts: 237	Avanti??

11-21-2007, 11:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
billspilingup Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 31' Ocean Master Best Catch: 300lb & 200lb back to back daytimers Posts: 443	Ocean Master.

11-22-2007, 11:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
fishertom Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: boca raton Occupation: 9th grader Posts: 165	my all time favorite fishing boat is a Hatteras. great riding boat, very nice for rough seas. if rigged right very nice for fishing.

11-22-2007, 06:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,924	45 HATTERASS....... good boat fisher tom

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