Another weekend with guests convinced me to upsize boat a bit. If you own one of these, or have input please let me know.
2006 Scout SF 24 with Yam 250 4s
2004 Edgewater 225 with Yam 225
2007 Key West 230 with Yam twin 115’s
2007 Everglades 223 with Yam 250
Used for fishing inshore, harbor area, and nearshore reefs mostly, but not flats; plus family/kid entertaining. No tubing/skiing.
get one with twins. you won’t regret it. better insurance but the everglades is niiiiicccccceeeeeee
From reds to marlin you got it.
2001 210 Sea Fox
2009 Yamaha F150
2009 Skeeter 24V
2009 Yamaha F300 V8
(loaded)
(Team Boat)
go with twins
2502 trophy twin thirsty 175 mercs
“The Rum Runner”
Anybody want to sell there used 150-175 4 strokes? I am in the market.
I reely don’t have any input, so I probably should keep my big mouth shut, but
“Used for fishing inshore, harbor area, and nearshore reefs mostly, but not flats; plus family/kid entertaining. No tubing/skiing.”
Do you really need twins?
That 2007 Everglades 223 with Yam 250 sounds sweet.
White Trash
Sea Fox 236
200HP Suzuki
you really ought to consider my Grady. I’ve already sold my pontoon boat this week, might as well ring the bell twice!!
Grady White 222
Had a Scout 24SF and loved it…till I got my 28SF, love it more.
“The Fish Whisperer”
Goose Creek, SC
I would have to agree w/ Itch here. Why does he need twins? Sounds like he does not plan to venture more than few miles off the beach. Alot more cost in maint. w/ twins. All of the boats listed here hold their value well. Especailly the Edge Water and Scout. The console lay out on the Everglades is pretty nice. I would have to take each one for a test drive. Would lean towards the Scout or Everglades based on my limited research of this style boat. Would be curious on how much cost difference there is between each one. Also the Yam 250 4S is one sweet motor.
It’s not that I need twins, but it’s an available boat in the same price range. These are all boats advertised in the greater Charleston/Beaufort area. I looked at a 1 year old Everglades 223 in Virginia but decided I didn’t want to deal with someone far away if had post-purchase issues. To date, I haven’t gone beyond 4KI or LCA in my own boat (it’s only 18.5 feet).
I’ve never been in a Scout and didn’t have wet feet.
White Trash
Sea Fox 236
200HP Suzuki
If I was in the market for a CC right now I would be looking very closely and this boat. I called the owner just for kicks and the boat seems to be in excellent condition. Not a single stress crack, no issues with motors. 900 hrs
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2004-Sailfish-266-94721098
quote:That sounds like a smoking deal on that boat.
Originally posted by cane_creekIf I was in the market for a CC right now I would be looking very closely and this boat. I called the owner just for kicks and the boat seems to be in excellent condition. Not a single stress crack, no issues with motors. 900 hrs
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2004-Sailfish-266-94721098
From reds to marlin you got it.
2001 210 Sea Fox
2009 Yamaha F150
2009 Skeeter 24V
2009 Yamaha F300 V8
(loaded)
(Team Boat)
A boat like that Sailfish will be my next,next boat. I want to keep the next boat in my sideyard and I’m restricted by beam (trailer wheels/guide-ons incl.) and prop-to-hitch length. Can’t go 9’ beam until I decide to get a marina slip; or perhaps knock the kitchen off my house.
Thanks for the input! Keep it coming.
stickman
get sticks grady. I love the grady whites!
“My fish served a whole lunchon. Your fish look like a munchkin”
196CC Tidewater 2008
Suzuki 115 2008
2007 Toyota Tundra TRD 5.7L V8
yeah yeah, get my Grady:smiley:
It’s at Chris’ place right now getting serviced. It’s a great time to snag it.
Grady White 222
If it helps any the customer service that scout offers is outstanding. We had a 23 foot scout and currently have a 28 foot and they stand behind their product. Take a trip to Summerville an watch one being made an it will all but convince you to buy one, good luck and happy buying
Brad Welch
tidewater 21’
scout 282
If it helps any the customer service that scout offers is outstanding. We had a 23 foot scout and currently have a 28 foot and they stand behind their product. Take a trip to Summerville an watch one being made an it will all but convince you to buy one, good luck and happy buying
Brad Welch
tidewater 21’
scout 282
quote:
Originally posted by stickman2006 Scout SF 24 with Yam 250 4s
2004 Edgewater 225 with Yam 225
2007 Key West 230 with Yam twin 115’s
2007 Everglades 223 with Yam 250
Out of these 4 specific boats you’ve listed, if all are in the same condition and are the same $, I would get the everglades hands down for what you have said you want to do. You won’t go badly wrong with any of them unless you use them in a way other than what you’ve said. All have good resale value, and the two SC companies, Key West and Scout definately have great customer service and great dealer support locally.
I second what has been said about twins if not for true offshore use. Also, for this size boat, it doesn’t usually make sense performance-wise or efficiency-wise to have twins. A 25 or 26ft model in the above brands is where twin 4cyl four strokes start to make more sense IMHO.
Enjoy shopping.
Luke 8:22-25