I may just get a 2011 built.I believe I can go offshore on good days on it. What you guys think. I am scared nothing else will match the quality or ride.
That contender is a large boat that will ride better than a 2011 and has much higher sides. If you want a family boat you need to look for a real bay boat. The 2011 is a flats boat that is 20 ft long. There is a Used Estero for sale on this forum I think should sell at around 94k. The Jupiter Bay boat is a great option also. Its a beast.
I have fished out of one several times and own a 1998 Egret 18. The contender is a quality built boat, it rides very well, runs fast, my buddy has a 300 Yamaha on his, and drafts shallow, Plenty of room in the boat for a family. If I needed a bigger boat, and could afford it, it would be at the top of my list. For comparison, my buddy came from a Pathfinder 23 HPS and the Contender is a much better boat.
East Cape is now building a 25ft bay boat also; I believe they are on hull #2 now. I'm not sure of the price but based upon previous conversations with the friends of the owner, I'm sure it's less than the HB and Contender.
cairotrout
Georgia Posts: 159 Deckhand
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I’d also consider the Young 24. Fit and finish is top notch. Not a production boat.
I’d 2nd Renegade’s suggestion into checking out the Estero. Beautiful rig if you don’t mind an E-tec outboard