new/ second hand boat recommendation
Submitted by Gaffatron on Sun, 2025-03-16 20:41
hi guys,
I have been doing alot of reading and only being fed (what i feel) is sales pitches on what is the best boat for fishing/ family from the supplier/ boat yard websites etc.
in your opinion, if i were looking to spend around the $150k mark what would be a; no brainer - a no go - or an option to look at for a new or fairly new second hand boat?
ideally a hard top would be nice, soft top at minimum. i like the look of the yellow fin (not sure on ride quality) and Mclay boats...
any and all input would be much appreciated
thanks!
XF347
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Caribbean reef runner. Ticks
Caribbean reef runner. Ticks all the boxes.
davewillo
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I've spent a lot of time on
I've spent a lot of time on a Caribbean 2300 which isn't much bigger and that is a great boat. Fished it in some very hairy conditions and never felt one bit concerned.
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Swompa
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There is a 2300 i see
There is a 2300 i see regularly at Woodmans Point. If i didnt have weight restrictions and wanted a glass boat, I would have absoloutely gotten one of them.
Visually good looking and have a great reputation.
davewillo
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Yeah Paul I spent 2 weeks on
Yeah Paul I spent 2 weeks on one in Exmouth and the Mackerel Islands and it was awesome. That included a horror 5 hour trip from the islands back to Exxy into a howling sou'wester that was the worst trip of my life! Water sheeting over the whole boat and getting smashed constantly.
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Faulkner Family
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The yellowfin do seem like a
The yellowfin do seem like a nice boat. Have seen one in action up in hedland. depends on the size your after as far as deck space.
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Sea goat
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i have a caribbean 2300 now,
i have a caribbean 2300 now, but had a reef runner before. for 150k reckon you would be able to get quite a late model with quite a few goodies to boot. there wasnt much i didnt do in that boat. loved it.
Rob H
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The flat sheerline on the
The flat sheerline on the Yellowfin makes it look 20yrs out of date to me.
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squalis
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boat
I hace the 21 foot reef runner and its a real gem, others to consider incude seaferer vagabond or victor, both top hull. Hains hunter and signiture are also tops. Out of them all the reefy rules the waves.