IMPRESSIVE 23' Fishing Boat Under $75k [BOAT REVIEW]

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In today's market it is hard to find anything in the 23' to 24' range under $75k. I walked the Miami Boat Show looking hard at all the boats and can say I found a 23' open that I would be proud to own. In this episode I walk all over the open model that features 3 piece construction, a flat deck from bow to stern and about 23 degree transom deadrise. Talking to Mike, he said we can get into the base model of this boat at $65k with a single 200hp outboard. Although I would prefer the 300hp mercury that we sea trialed, I think the 200hp will be a good fit when on a budget. During the sea trial, she rode like a much larger boat and felt very solid.
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@ReelReports 3 жыл бұрын

We misspoke in this video regarding a VHF. It is a MUST HAVE and recommended to have both Fixed and Handheld.

@floridabornoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I was about to say...lol. Great video otherwise!

@robc1842 4 жыл бұрын

I personally have one of the first Reef Runners and love my boat. It’s built like a tank and I honestly don’t know of many boats that after 3 years of beating it up. I haven’t had to tighten a single screw and no spider cracks anywhere. Even after getting caught in some nasty weather several times. I’m upgrading soon to their bigger boat. Couldn’t be happier. Another great videos Mike, keep it up and tight lines.

@joescott701 2 жыл бұрын

I worked at a boat yard as a dry stack forklift operator / yard man and also was in the auxiliary 9 years. I've been on 1200 hp scarabs to 26 foot center console scouts with 300 hp. I bought a searay 215 ec for 13 no trailer. Installed a 7 Garmin chart plotter with 2 standard horizon vhfs. 240 efi motor with 240 hours and bought a venture trailer for 3000. 20,000 said and done. I would of liked a hard top and radar bought oh well I'm just a poor truck driver getting by. 4 months a year boating weather in Wisconsin. I really need to hit the lotto.

@swn69 4 жыл бұрын

65 grand with no electronics is NUTS.

@charlesmorgan2309 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video !!

@77josereyes 4 жыл бұрын

Quality review, loved the background music

@icuki6171 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a video for everyone 🙂

@captainscottlum2371 4 жыл бұрын

That is a good looking boat for that price! But If you're willing to be patient put the work in and possibly even travel to far a away destination you can find a great deal on a clean used boat for way under $70K , one thing I'd suggest is to narrow your search down to one or two specific model boats, although my application is likely different from most other peoples. I use my boat for commercial and charter fishing so I have other requirements. I have been running a 1997 Contender 23 that I've customized over the last 13 years. I found a barely used garage kept 2008 BlueWater 2550 in Nevada for $33K, sold the E-TEC for $6k. I had a custom T-Top fabricated with big E-Box, upper helm station with seat, rear fold down bench seat, commercial bug reel bracket (for king fishing) new Simrad EVO3 16" below & 9"display for upper station, HALO 24" radar, two VHF's with Digital antennas powered by a single Suzuki 300, I'll have around $65k - $70k in it when it's done.

@LadyPamelaIIFortLauderdale 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet little boat with classic lines. The merc on that boat looks like a perfect match.

@chrism2042 4 жыл бұрын

Much to do with the dealer, same boat I purchased was approx $10k higher at other dealers with same engine. I purchased a new loaded 2019 Sportsman 247 Master Bay with composite T-top, yamaha 300, recessed tabs, hydraulic jackplate, JLA audio with 6 speakers, head in console, VHF and Garmin 1242xsv touch on a $7k aluminum trailer for $72k

@gregthompson642 4 жыл бұрын

@james braselton Did you get this from a dealer? How do you like the boat so far. Thinking of reefrunner or other similar.

@kaos336 4 жыл бұрын

I looked at them a couple of years ago. They're 23 feet, but that includes the bracket. It was just a bit small for me. Awesome build quality and great people there though. Amazing value for the cost.

@robertkotula5389 3 жыл бұрын

Nice boat. Good info

@Eric-zs6rd 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you actually know what we are looking for. 23-24 degree deadrise and 3 piece construction for this price point.

@championcharters1409 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a very solid boat with great layout.

@jamess5789 4 жыл бұрын

I can't see ever buying brand new unless money isn't an issue for you. I found a 2019 Tidewater 23CC, with 32hrs on a Yamaha 300, fully loaded with electronics/lights/radar, brand new trailer, and warranty until 2025 on the engine for 62K. If you look around long enough , you can find great deals.

@bobbyrobbins9816 3 жыл бұрын

New is great. Used means you are getting someone else’s junk 92% of the time.

@jamess5789 3 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyrobbins9816 Yup, unless that person is loaded and just wants a bigger toy

@BorodenTV 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree on the electronics. I have a 741s garmin 7 inch touch screen. I have over 2500 waypoints on it in Pensacola FL. I don’t think a 16 inch will help me catch more fish. It’s a nice to have, but not necessary.

@etiennebehety6679 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank youuuuu

@Brad-id7ge 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good boat.. has some similar features of the release boat.

@lovinhouse374 4 жыл бұрын

Mike how did that boat ride vs. other 23 footers you gave been in?

@kodiak536kodiak536 4 жыл бұрын

New boat sounds good but, with this economy, pandemic and my age of 61, makes that a luxury I CAN'T afford. I owe @$85K on my house still, making this impossible dream. I'm a working man, barely squeesqueezing out $85K/year pay check...nice to dream though. I'll stay with my 23' 1999 cuddy with I/O motor. At least it's paid for.

@VortexVibe634 3 жыл бұрын

kodiak536 at least you have a boat 😅

@alphasxsignal 4 жыл бұрын

I use to have a 23ft Cat twin 150 Yams and 160 gallon fuel with T-Top with trailer bought all used in great condition 5 years old $30,000 with electronics Furuno and radio and even Furuno Radar,

@spiderdavis3296 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if they had a second boat to video how the Reef Runner rides.I like the single level deck.

@bkeindl 4 жыл бұрын

capt im looking for an affordable fish bag what do you recommend ?

@JeffreyDRein 4 жыл бұрын

New vs used, broker vs diy rebuild. Sure if you have the skills, space, tools, & time :) you can build or rebuild a sweet boat... But if they are giving it away, make sure not getting burned on repair costs. I've seen several boats made of painted bed sheets make the crossing from old Havana too (no rod holders).

@mfhairstream6812 4 жыл бұрын

pretty cool for k75

@wadebass5600 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid Mike, I only wish I saw it last year when I bought my "economy boat". I hate my boat, wouldn't recommend them to anyone but it is my first boat. Can't wait to get out of it and into something like this one.

@mobettadealgetta5111 4 жыл бұрын

What'd you buy?

@petertitle 4 жыл бұрын

So what did you buy? It will help everyone else.

@wadebass5600 4 жыл бұрын

Glasstream 221 cc. They look nice and are fuel efficient. However none if the electrical connections were heat shrunk. It doesn't draft as shallow as they say. Within a year went through 3 float switches, washdown pump, and bilge pump. Cleats are chrome and peeling. All wiring and wire harnesses are just laid into the bottom of the bilge and soak in saltwater when you take it out, and there is very little bilge access to rewire anything and finally it lacks any decent storage. Hope this helps

@Tyler-kw9ce 4 жыл бұрын

@@wadebass5600 man sorry to gear that. And they aren't cheap... we've got a key largo 168 bay that had 3/4 inch holes drilled through the wood and glass laid right over it. And as you can expect the glass is falling through so theres just holes straight through to the subflooring. I called them and they don't give a shit...

@petertitle 4 жыл бұрын

@@wadebass5600 wow brother sounds rough, even the high end boats have some issues when new, but your case sounds rough.

@DTruth850 4 жыл бұрын

New boats are nice,but forget paying $75,000. I got mine used, fully loaded 2007 22’ Century center console with 8 Fusion speakers, 1 sub, two 9” Garmin Fish finders with 2 transducers, a head, 30 Gal live well, two 30 quart fish boxes, trim tabs, vhf, Epirb, 6’ sea anchor, 2015 Suzuki with only 159 hours, well maintained for $30,000. Now if you just want to waste your money on new.. go right ahead but if your a first time captain..you’ll won’t regret getting a good used boat.

@lukemallet916 4 жыл бұрын

I buy used hulls with no motor and just put a brand new engine on then

@offshoreandoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

I built a awesome 25 ft mako 350 zuke and everything is new i rigged it all . New simrad 12 evo, and dont have nearly the new boat price tag, and i have almost 600 miles of range! Check out my channel i will be putting up some vids of my boat build on there soon!

@rigelgutierrez9866 4 жыл бұрын

To anyone wondering MSRP and sales price are to complete different things. You won’t be paying nearly as much if you are an ok negotiator and are patient. Works for this or any other boats. You get a hell of a lot of boat for 60k brand new.

@tikivanz 2 жыл бұрын

What is the average length of a loan people take on boats and the current average interest rate?

@NHseacoast 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. A 23' with a solid hard Top, go with more HP at least 250 or 300hp. Whats the hull weight of this 23'? If you load it with gas & 3 buddies you'll be glad to have more torque and horsepower. On that huge console I'd go with a 12" screen or larger. I understand your trying to price it down but add a 2 axle trailer and your up to $80-85k my guess. Thanks 👍 and I subbed to your channel.

@crazyamazinghd4714 4 жыл бұрын

Not wrong about the electronics lol I put around 24 jl audio speakers in mine

@thesajeguy6592 4 жыл бұрын

good boats for cheap prices. I like it

@SeeJojoSenpai 4 жыл бұрын

awesome video for a normal everyday guy like me who would want to have a boat like this. You've got yourself a new subscriber. GREAT JOB!!!!

@tjax4871 4 жыл бұрын

Got my 24ft Sailfish, brand new, a couple of yrs ago, fully equipped for less than that. So it’s certainly possible to get more for less. 😉

@hotreels8590 3 жыл бұрын

Its a nice boat for the range price

@keving1774 Жыл бұрын

How many gallons per hour does it burn at wide open throttle?

@Brad-ie7zg 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommended finance company you trust?

@jerryriggan 2 жыл бұрын

Top speed with the 200 H. P. loaded?

@alanherrett7602 2 жыл бұрын

Best part of this video was the opening 5 seconds.

@redsoxwinagain2007 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder what these are going for now though. 65k would be a steal. Also guessing build time estimates are buried well into the future. Looks like a nice setup and the builders seem like they are in it for the long haul. If you guys ever need a rep in the northeast, let me know.

@500TT 2 жыл бұрын

Over $100k well optioned

@garyhendrie7496 4 жыл бұрын

Either way . book my charter !!! Mid summer dorado n skippies please .

@Inkedup128 4 жыл бұрын

did i see a dip can in captn mikes left pocket?

@4stringmanagmaildcom 4 жыл бұрын

I have heard you mention Haulover Inlet before and I have seen another YT channel that features crazy crossings. I'm from the Pacific NW where we can have 12 foot or more tidal swings in a few hours. You guys have very little in the way of tides (two feet?) What causes the water outflow to create bar conditions at Haulover, is it rain water draining to sea?

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

It's a very narrow inlet and rather shallow, so the current really moves. The outgoing tide and east winds stack it up pretty good.

@petertitle 4 жыл бұрын

Like the boat, but I'm hearing Option Option Option. I purchased a 2019 SeaChaser 24 HFC (yes there is forward sitting) twin Suzuki 150 AP with FBW, 8 speaker amp system, double 40 gallon livewells, hardtop, LED lighting, powder coated T Top, fresh and raw water wash downs, twin Simrad gon9s, 75k new out the door. Nice stepped hull, super dry ride, and so far handles 3-6 ft chop like a champ.

@aIIan_p 4 жыл бұрын

Please oh please take some video of your SeaChaser running in 6' chop.

@petertitle 4 жыл бұрын

@@aIIan_p gladly well next time I'm out in that condition.

@Jerry-sy8rd 4 жыл бұрын

Life after 60 Oooo...more speakers. And led’s too. Fish gonna beat a path to yer stern😂.

@happyfish9803 4 жыл бұрын

I got a Parker 2550 just upgrade from a striper 21 footer to a 25 footer Parker I am still not use to the extra room and love it if u have about a 150 k price range get a Parker

@JoseGomez-vr6lh 4 жыл бұрын

Parker still uses wood in their construction. Someone needs to tell them it's 2020.

@panamacitybeachbum 3 жыл бұрын

The speakers on the sides of the boat under the gunwales near console are too low, protrude, and obstruct passage. I couldn't help but notice when showing the boat you had to side step the speaker to get past it when walking to the front of boat.

@michaelgaghagen5771 2 жыл бұрын

Have enjoyed your videos a lot captain. I am out of lauderdale 23 ft sportsman full of dive gear and fuel. Let’s get together my father was the best tug boat captain Everglades has seen.

@buck8747 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like he was hanging out with heiko from south Florida fishing channel

@khenzifishing 4 жыл бұрын

Potential spot like in my country

@SexauerRealEstate 2 жыл бұрын

Where's the cooler?

@mattinlo7 4 жыл бұрын

Where is that jetty at the very end with the drone shot?

@AD-ds3sd 4 жыл бұрын

Matt INLO it’s Haulover Inlet

@christophercatalano8541 3 жыл бұрын

would you recommend this boat for someone just starting a charter business?

@darenleeper1644 3 жыл бұрын

Might be small for a 6 pack.

@kuinagel 4 жыл бұрын

No sound system for fishermen??? Quite the opposite for me, its like the dinner bell. For me big mutton like Jack Johnson, sail fish love Two Live Crew for some reason, flag yellow tail ball up by the boat when they hear Don Williams, 50 lbs Mahi jam to Stick figure and like it so much you dont have to wire em cuz the stay stationary alongside the boat so you can slam the gaff in them. Wahoo....not weehoos, if you want more than two you better be thumping Radar Love by Golden Earring and you’ll see them as if Neptune fired them out of a torpedo tubes toward your boat. I cant tell you the “secret sauce” on the music to thump when you try to get a grander/grandeur to swallow a 12-15 pound yellowfin but its new school and you’ll never guess it. You can try, i will let you know if you got it right.

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

No Pearl Jam? Great selection.

@alltree78 4 жыл бұрын

I could never pay that for any boat. I have a 92 24 ft albermarle, possibly top 5 best boats ever built, guarentee can take better water than most 24 ft boats. Its a little slower but hey, paid 18,000 and it was immaculate. I fish the mouth of the Chesapeake bay, mostly the bay bridge tunnel gets pretty rough. Average 3 to 4 ft seas. To me its rediculous what boats cost

@garybuckfaucheux1780 4 жыл бұрын

Why do they put 12$ in fiberglass in the bow of boats?

@jasonrobbins7269 2 жыл бұрын

I will look more into to these. It’s crazy the crap the Marine and RV industries get away with putting out to the consumer for the prices they do with terrible build quality. You would think like vehicles on the highway there would be some kind of standards these days.

@Crooks103 4 жыл бұрын

The look on your face when he opened it up, nice surprise eh.

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

That Merc gets me every time :)

@alterra16 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great boat for a bathtub🐥🐣

@samsears9588 4 жыл бұрын

What brand is this boat i want to look it up

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

Reef Runner

@philip956 4 жыл бұрын

Dusky ??

@EvergreenOG 4 жыл бұрын

Pathfinder 23 61k

@charly3rd273 2 жыл бұрын

Bulls Bay 230

@112223alex 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you get a $65,000.00 empty shell no trailer GREAT PRICE!! I'll take two please>>>>>

@cbrusharmy 3 жыл бұрын

Guy one: we don't need a windscreen. Guy two: what?

@ianrivera2523 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@PianoUniverse 3 жыл бұрын

Sea Hunt 234 loaded for way less that 75k

@petertitle 4 жыл бұрын

Capt so when do we see more videos of the build on your badass new ride?

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

Heading back to factory this week to install fuel tank and then bracket.

@garyhendrie7496 4 жыл бұрын

2nd thoughts ?😱😱😱

@iaminyouout1813 3 жыл бұрын

What manufacturer is that boat for 65k?? i think I missed that

@Cla55clown 3 жыл бұрын

Reef Runner boats

@FM-db3ft 3 жыл бұрын

With awesome portable stereos I would never again put a stereo on a boat, use all $$$ for a great GPS Sounder instead.

@cardio10101 2 жыл бұрын

Stretch that bad boy out to a 26.5', add a foot to width, raise gunnels by 2 inches at bow, drop in twin two hundred and you'll corner both inside and outside fishing markets at $85K

@fabianjrv1 4 жыл бұрын

check this Captain...Stabicraft 2250 boats

@darryldelernojr.7198 4 жыл бұрын

Looking for a good boat under $75,000, check out Sportsman boats. We just purchased a 227 Masters w/Platinum package, two 9" Garmin GPS, Garmin 18" Radardome, I-pilot trolling and more options than you'll ever need for less than $75,000. If you're in the market check out their website. They have a build your own boat, with prices listed, on their website. 200 Yamaha for power.

@jerrypauling7809 4 жыл бұрын

Nice rig, but not 75 grand

@GulfSoftwash 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re going into the ocean at all, DO NOT skimp on the VHF.

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

100% Correct. I misspoke. A solid VHF is very important and very small cost. Thanks Graham.

@Tyler-kw9ce 4 жыл бұрын

@@ReelReports and an EPIRB especially with how affordable they have become!!

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tyler-kw9ce Absolutely. I carry my PLB with me on other boats as well.

@Tyler-kw9ce 4 жыл бұрын

@@ReelReports you should do a review on some of the newer units. Like the ones that allow texting or satellite calls and other new features. Would make a great video!

@ReelReports 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tyler-kw9ce It's on my list! Thanks Tyler.

@500TT 2 жыл бұрын

Wish they were still under 75k...

@robertjogan745 3 жыл бұрын

No one uses a VHF these days? Sorry Sir coming from a Master OUPV, I Have no idea what school you went to? VHF is a necessity of Maritime Navigation.

@ReelReports 3 жыл бұрын

My mistake. Must have.

@Jusaguy000 4 жыл бұрын

You can a keywest with 300 for 65k

@petecara620 3 жыл бұрын

Key west is a p.o.s. You can’t even compare it with a RR

@RH-qk5lt 4 жыл бұрын

Or, you could buy it a year or two later for $40k...

@larrygolden167 4 жыл бұрын

You haven’t priced used boats. Everyone trying to get what they paid for them new. The cost of boats stay high now because banks finance them for 20-30 yrs so more and more people can afford them so they are buying them. Using them for a year or two then want to sell them but they haven’t put a dent in the principal.

@Brad-id7ge 3 жыл бұрын

You're partly right. Boats this size jump up in price really fast to keep the used boat market high. It benefits dealers because most people will finance a new one. Especially if they don't have the cash.

@redsoxwinagain2007 3 жыл бұрын

Used boats have a huge demand and have adjusted prices to match. Some are selling for more than they sold for new.

@RH-qk5lt 3 жыл бұрын

@@larrygolden167 You're right. When I made this original comment, 6 months ago I wasn't up on current used boat prices. Since then, I've actually been shopping for a used 23' CC and have educated myself on used boat prices in today's world. In an effort to explain my incorrect, original comment, I live in Northern Illinois. Land of small to midsize fresh water inland lakes and the great lakes where CC boats are for some unexplainable reason not popular. For instance, I currently own a 21' deep vee Alumacraft Trophy. It's a 2007, low hrs and completely loaded for great lakes salmon fishing and family use. It's a great boat for the midwest. A boat, equipped this way is app. $68k new. My boat is worth around $30k with everything on it. Fiberglass CC's, years ago didn't hold their resale value like they do now. They were more in line with the market example I gave for my boat. That's not the case today. I'm not sure if it's due to simple supply and demand? Banks loaning long term "boat mortgages "? But regardless, the original poster of this video is correct and my original response was inaccurate. I could delete that original comment but I won't. And only because I believe it may be beneficial for others to read this .

@larrygolden167 3 жыл бұрын

R H I have been looking for a bigger boat also. Fiberglass boats are built a lot better now because most manufacturers don’t use wood in there boats anymore which was the biggest down fall in older boats. There are some small builders here in Florida that builds some nice boats. I have been looking at Hanson boats in Tampa they have what I am looking for in a boat they just make 23’ boats. They are supposed to make a 26’ which is the length I am looking for. I bought a new 20’ boat in 2016 for 21k that same boat new will cost you 40k now. I also had a friend sell his boat which is the same as mine for 30k a month ago.

@ASSHOLE123456ish 2 жыл бұрын

There’s $25,000 worth of outboard engine

@chuckdiesel9308 2 жыл бұрын

This prices are ridiculous ,

@aaronkelley8909 2 жыл бұрын

No VHF…😕

@chicomarlin1246 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice Heiko and Caitlyn 👀

@kingdrew6665 4 жыл бұрын

What's heiko been up to lately?

@chicomarlin1246 4 жыл бұрын

KINGDREW 66 Same as Capt Mike, boatless but still making awesome videos

@BiggBaddVVolf 4 жыл бұрын

Heiko, and Kaitlyn! I see you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNeerMV-27OcYac.html Did you guy make a video of this event?

@A5JDZK 2 жыл бұрын

Sportsman, Tidewater, Cobia amd Sea Fox alp make good boats in that range. I'm surprised you haven't heard of these guys. Especially for an angler like you.

@ReelReports 2 жыл бұрын

You named production boats… not interested.

@A5JDZK 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReelReports OK. You stated under a certain dollar amount. Those are more than adequate. For us regular people they work just fine. I'm not into boat snobbery. Goodluck with keeping viewers on your channel. I'll definitely be tuning out.

@dwightbernheimer331 3 жыл бұрын

You want an impressive 23 foot fishing boat under 75k you call Dusky Marine... 'Nuff said!!!...

@bobbyrobbins9816 3 жыл бұрын

I was interested until you said the forbidden words for me: Tournaments. Makes me not want to fish anymore.

@crowman5936 4 жыл бұрын

Dump the sound systems on a fishing boat. Underwater you can hear the music thumping a quarter mile away how many fish are turned away from that sound. Save money and catch more fish.

@kuinagel 4 жыл бұрын