Hey All -
Looking at these Sailfish 2660 cc’s and just looking for more review/■■■■■■■■ from anyone with experience. A capt friend in Jacksonville runs one and can’t say a bad thing about it, but trying to ensure I hear others opinions too. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
THEY ARE GOOD WITHT HE F150
AWESOME WITH THE 225-250
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I heard they were wet but I’ve never fished on one before
Got one with 1500+ hrs on it…nice boat one problem I have is the distance from here to the factory for warranty work…rocker panel has been upgraded in newer models
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2660 Sailfish
150 Yamahas
I purchased a 236 with a single Yamaha F225 four stroke back in 2005 and just sold it this past summer. I’ve fished the 21, 23, 26, and 30’ models and I only have good things to say about them as well. Sure, no boat is perfect, but the Sailfish is pretty good for its class. The 30 is a beast, but that’s not what we are discussing here. Knot at Work Charters has a 30’ Sailfish and I believe he’s put some serious hours on his. I put close to 900 hours on my 236 and 90% of that was offshore trolling or bottom fishing. If you get the 26 with the F150s, its a dang efficient running fishing machine. The 236 had a 120 gallon tank, but I believe the 26 has a 150 if I’m not mistaken. Either way, you won’t need all that fuel. 
I commonly trolled SW Banks all day with less than 75 gallons. If you have the option, I would seriously consider the 200s or 225s, although its not necessary. Sailfish claims that the boat will plane with a single F150, but in all honesty, that is in absolute perfect conditions with a light load. I’d personally feel way better about the 200s just in case engine problems ever arose. Any offshore fisherman worth a dern would tell you that you are loaded fairly heavy for a day of offshore fishing with fuel, friends, provisions, bait, ice, and hopefully fish. All that weight adds up fast.
The boat rides big, bigger than many others in its class. High gunwales make it feel a little bigger as well. Many offshore boats, the gunwales come up just above the knee whereas the Sailfish will come up about mid thigh on me. Add the stainless toe rails for bottom fishing and fighting fish, a very nice accessory that gives you leverage and prevents you from busting your butt on a slippery deck. Recessed cleats/bow lights are a nice touch as well. Kick one cleat with a bare foot early one morning while putting outriggers out and you’ll see what I mean. The T-Tops are nice; oversized and canvas, although I think there’s a hard top option now. Mine was canvas held up great for the ten years
Thanks for all the ■■■■■■■■!
I agree - I don’t think there is a 26’ cc i’ve been on that’s not a wet ride out of Charleston. I’m not too worried about that - though good to know so I can plan some foul weather gear upgrades. I’m looking at 3 or 4 that are sitting on lots from the Keys up to NJ. The primary one I am interested in has the 250’s so I very much appreciate the ■■■■■■■■ on the motors…thankfully they have low hours on them too.
The only really bad ■■■■■■■■ I’ve been able to find was 1 individual who had some warranty challenges (details were on hulltruth). It sounded like a bad expereince with a bad gas tank, but I plan on having anything surveyed, sea trialed and i’ll put my eye on them too.
Thanks again and still appreciate any ■■■■■■■■ anyone has to offer!
Just about any Yam 225 I’ve been familiar with that has been used and worked hard has STB. I would shy waaaay away from them
That boat will flat out fly with 250s. The new 27 is only rated at a max of 400hp.
Lots of these boats can be found in southern Florida.
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Charleston boat
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2007-Sailfish-2660-CC-102687922
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I’ve been trying to see that one. He said he has verbally accepted an offer. Said he would still show it but hasn’t responded since.
Hoppy - just the 225’s? I’ve only seen one of the Sailfish listed with the 225’s
GR - I don’t know that there is hard evidence to back up my statement. However, I have several friends who had them and used them hard and had problems. Several were catastrophic. I think Yam quit manufacturing them. ChrisV could shed more light on it than me, as he is a Certified Yam Tech and works on a lot of them. Or maybe search Hull Truth? I’m familiar with a lot more older 250’s than I am older 225’s. My bottom line is I wouldn’t buy one, and I’m a confirmed Yam guy. I know the 225 HPDI’s were nightmares, but for the most part all HPDI’s were (are).
baitman had a 2660 he just recently sold…I fished it a handful of times…not having a ton of offshore experience I thought it was a little wet, but the other passengers never seemed to mind…overall I thought it was very well built, no rattles, etc…plenty of fish locker space, storage, cooler, baitwell, etc…had the 150s on it…fuel split for an ALL DAY trolling trip was $85-$100 with 4 guys but this was at least 2 years ago when fuel was much higher…
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thanks Bonzo!
I’ve searched the web on sailfish boats before.
Most end up with an owner defending them as “all boats are wet in the right conditions”.
Shame for me, I like their lay out but I’ve had enough warnings about needing rain gear. I admit I have not ridden in one though.
No experience but making a judgement? That’s silly to me.
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Good ride, good fit and finish, good storage, good live well options. Boat is underpowered with twin 150 in my opinion, lumbers in a following sea trying to get over the next wave. Very wet ride, need curtains for sure. And for what it’s worth a 27-Contender is also a very wet ride so I am not playing favorites!
Is what I have been told first hand and read on the sailfish forum/ THT wrong? If so tell me, I like the 218cc.
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Originally posted by 23SailfishNo experience but making a judgement? That’s silly to me.
I guess it depends if you’re fishing for slingers or gaffers…
True story: I once saw a boat leaving out of the cut at 4am named Slingers and Gaffers.
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