Uh oh, there's a Sportsman dealer fairly close in Clayton, NY.

50 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Six hours from me.  

 

@slonezp that's a pretty boat.  There's a couple things I don't care for, but that thing has a lot.

The Masters 247 Bay is plenty nice and considerably less expensive 

 

Once the queen sees that double stern seat and a porcelain head option, and it's gonna be all over for me, lol.

17 hours ago, J Francho said:

Uh oh, there's a Sportsman dealer fairly close in Clayton, NY.

If you go look, post your opinion. 

They don't have one in stock and it's a little over 2.5 hours away.  They only have a Heritage and a few Opens in stock.  I guess I could see build quality from those boats, but I'd like to buy off the floor if possible, when I'm ready.

On 11/8/2021 at 2:32 PM, J Francho said:

Six hours from me. 

The more I learn about this boat, the more I'm willing to think about a 6 hour drive for a boat.  Here's a nice overview with Matt Cashion's (Cashion Rods owner) boat and a few others.  

 

 

On 10/29/2021 at 8:37 AM, Chris Catignani said:

I only show you this because I was on the lake yesterday when they were testing one.

They make these down the street and their plant is just short of amazing.

Funny thing...Earl Bentz had the Triton plant across the street...and now he has a new company on the other side of the street.

16" draft.

26 HB – Caymas Boats 

After a week or so of research and this is the boat I want. Thanks for turning me onto them. They weren't on my radar at all before you posted. I thought they only built bass boats. 

On 11/12/2021 at 10:08 AM, J Francho said:

The more I learn about this boat, the more I'm willing to think about a 6 hour drive for a boat.  Here's a nice overview with Matt Cashion's (Cashion Rods owner) boat and a few others.  

 

 

d**n rodholders next to the toilet,baller ?

I forgot about this thread. I dropped my boat for winterization and shrink wrap and check out the 2021 Dauntless...What a sweet boat! 

I didn't care for the updates. Looked like the compromised a lot of the fish ability for comfort features. I'm m hot on that Caymas now. 

Thankfully I didn't have family with me. They know I've been on the Dauntless train for quite a while now. There's one that's been moored next me for the past 8 years or so. They'd have me trading up...But of course, they like spending my money. ?

I really liked that Dauntless design, which is what initially attracted me to the segment. The new design looks like everyone else's design. The Caymas on the other hand seems like they were building it with me in mind. I must not be the only one. 

The other boat I liked and liked fishing out of it was my buddy's Tiara. It was an older one, I believe an '04, but he keeps it up nice.

On 11/20/2021 at 6:42 PM, J Francho said:

After a week or so of research and this is the boat I want. Thanks for turning me onto them. They weren't on my radar at all before you posted. I thought they only built bass boats. 

Seen one in person yet?

On 12/4/2021 at 5:19 PM, slonezp said:

Seen one in person yet?

No, I haven't.  It's still the one that really turns my screws though.

You getting an itch?

It's January, of course!  It's also two whole summers since I had a boat. We're not quite there for this kind of purchase.

25 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Boat Monkey approved !

A-Jay

I totally understand. Last year was my first with a boat that took me to places I couldn't go otherwise. Had a lot of fun doing in...Until I got the winterization & storage bill...?

41 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

Until I got the winterization & storage bill...?

It's this type of thing that I could afford, but negate any savings, if you add it all up.  So wait we will.  Almost there

3 minutes ago, J Francho said:

It's this type of thing that I could afford, but negate any savings, if you add it all up.  So wait we will.  Almost there

My son decided to get his driver's license on the first try and I scrambled to find another vehicle. The money earmarked for the winter boat "stuff" turned into part of the down payment for another vehicle...?

 

Don't have anymore kids J...?

9 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

Don't have anymore kids J...?

At 50, with an 18 month old running around, pretty sure I'm done.

Just wasting time.... Sea Deck? Yes, please!

 

 

 

I'm glad I didn't...Fricken seagulls make a mess