Congrats on the new boat! You have a very humble tone when explaining the boat and it’s features. Much success to you both!

a HUGE congratulations on the new boat, guys as It seems to be the perfect fit for your needs! I am SOOOOOOO looking forward to future videos, watching you guys fight and catch big ole' fish! The features you opted for (and that TOWER) are indispensable and as you said are a game changer! Super excited for you and can't wait so see more! I simply LOVE your channel!!

Congratulations on the new Pathfinder! Looks amazing! Im sure that you two will enjoy the heck out of it & look forward to seeing you guys do some great fishing on that boat! Happy holidays!

Congratulations to you all! I love the new boat and as always, thank you for taking us with you on the journey!

Congrats to both of you on the new sled! Super excited to see you guys share memories and fishing adventures.

Congratulations you two on the brand new boat! Thanks for sharing the experience with us! Looking forward to all of the action to come!

Congratulations on the new boat guys! I’m super excited for you! I love your guys’ channel, and I’m looking forward to the great videos you guys will be making on the new boat!

What an awesome boat. I've been waiting very patiently (kinda) to see the new boat. Congrats and looking forward to seeing al the upgrades and the adventures you guys will be taking!!!

Congratulations on the Pathfinder, what an amazing boat. Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with us - you guys continue to impress us with the quality of your video production. Love our AVAL gear. We hope you have a great Christmas! All the best in 2023

New Boat Day! This actually says a LOT about how much you liked the Pathfinder 22. Looking forward to seeing how you build it out. AND another restaurant recommendation! Keep those coming. Congrats you three (always pulling for Zach)!

Congratulations you guys, what a forward thinking design of a boat. It looks amazing, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it’s finished out!🎉🎉👍🏻

Very happy for you two, looking forward to some amazing adventures on the new boat! 😍😎🙏🏻

What an awesome, versatile boat. My husband kept asking me "when are they getting their new boat?" Glad you got it. Can't wait to see all the bells and whistles you put on it.

Superb choice guys….. great builder and love the hybrid’ design advantages. I am an old Navy salt watching hull design morph and improve in stability, ride and fuel consumption. And you have the full package! Good call on the tower also…. the difference in “ good eyes” on the water is unbelievable. I wish you both many days to come on this beauty, safe, happy and prosperous.

I think the best part of the vid is Stephanie’s perfect execution of a proper cleat knot at 8:42 😎 beautiful boat! Congratulations

My wife and I love your channel. We keep a boat in Marathon. Your videos help us to discover new fishing methods and areas to explore when we fly in to fish. It's nice to see a couple that are both passionate about fishing as my wife and I are.

Awesome! I’ve been waiting for this boat to come. Can’t wait for the new videos. Congrats and enjoy! You two deserve it. Love that boat.

Congratulations and Major respect to right sizing for your lives and needs! Couldn’t agree more with the choice. Looking forward to following the fit out! Maybe we can catch you guys next time we are in the area?!

Love this boat. lots of storage without sacrificing walk room. Stability looks spot on and judging from the wake, it looks as if it cuts the water effortlessly. The size is really manageable and I can see the option to have temporary shading erected. I also love the panel space on the dashboard. Man oh man!!!! its just a lovely boat.

Congrats on the sweet boat and look forward to seeing the future videos that will be coming out in it! You two stay safe and happy fishing.

Congratulations on the new boat! I look forward to seeing many adventures to come!

Congrats! I love the real BOATER explanation... not just a salesman... you clearly have been on boats for years and know when an extra compartment can make a difference or not.

Congratulations on the new boat, perfect choice for your type of fishing and versatile. Been watching since the beginning, looking forward to your next video adding on new equipment and getting it set up for your next fishing videos.

Congrats on the new boat. Looking forward to upcoming shows. You two are awesome.

You two deserve this boat. Can't wait to see you guys take it out on the water!!

What a great looking boat! I'm so happy for you guys, I look forward to all of the adventuring!!

Congrats on the new boat ! Can't wait to see what new accessories you add to it.

Great video guys. Congrats onbyou new boat it is awesome. With that being said, Simplicity is 🔑 specially as you get older in life.i go fishing ones a week. I love my 23 center console single engine. Short sweet and to the point 👉 Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what your going to break her when you guys go fishing

She's BEAUTIFUL, BODACIOUS and MESMERIZING!!!!,......and the boat is friggin' spectacular too!!! Congratulations you guys, and WOW what a cool design!!! A bit Bay boat, a bit Offshore, a bit trip maker and cruiser and ALL FISHING!!! I cannot wait to see what kind of adventures and shenanigans you guys get up to now that you have a boat that can do almost everything, and I suspect do it well!! I'm honestly so happy for you Clay & Stephanie, and I imagine that Zack must have a pretty big smile across his face too. So what are you going to name her? I know equipment like this amazing boat aren't cheap, and I'm not going to ask, I'm just going to say Merry Christmas to everyone involved with Life By The Bow and AVAIL GEAR!! Will there be a Christmas episode, and if I may ask, can you show the outfitting, the servicing and break in as you shake down the new boat? I don't know of too many channels that show all that stuff. Take care and Congratulations again!!! - Dave

Clay and Stephanie, you picked the best configuration for the upper Keys. I have spent many days in Islamorada on the many boats I have owned over the last 45 years. I now have a 24' (another brand) with a 300 Yamaha and It has been flawless over the last two years. I think you will find this combination a great balance for all your fishing and boating needs. The two Garmin's 1243's area great combination and get the power poles. love your You Tube Channel. Best of Luck

That’s almost like a “hybrid hybrid”. Seems just a hair above a standard bay hybrid as far as the higher bow rise and hull. Love the bilge access too. Beautiful rig. Would love to see it with bow cushions on to see it’s sand bar stance for lounging out too. Stern space is gigantic for a 24. Very nice

Guys I love the new boat it’s beautiful I love centre console boats do not really see many of them here in Australia.. Again congratulations on the new boat and I can’t wait to see tons of videos with you guys and all the new but old things you guys will do in this awesome boat. When I say new but old I mean places you have been in your old boat but with the new one.. On a separate note I really wish you guys carried larger sizes with the mercy you guys make and sell if there is any chance you guys making larger sizes like maybe 5 to 6 xl with your long sleeve shirts and short sleeve shirts that would be awesome as I would buy a ton

Great looking boat, great set up to keep everything out of the way...no need for coolers or fish bags. Integrated tower is great for a 24' boat. I bet that baby flies with that motor on it. Happy for you two with the new toy. Love your channel - I always lean something...good to see your subs growing!

Congratulations!! I'm a huge fan of your content and your new ride!!! I'm in the market for a hybrid style CC as well and love the Seahunter Floridian Contender sport and the Pathfinder as I do about 80/20 offshore/inshore fishing charters out of Sebastian, Florida.

Congratulations on the new rig! It reminds me of the 1st gen Contender 25! Look forward to seeing the finished product!

Congratulations, you guys! Your boat is beautiful! I like boats, but have never specifically been a boat person. You two make me excited about boats. lol

Really Happy For Both Of You!!! Enjoy The New Boat!

Awesome ride! Bilge access is one of the main reasons I am on my second Sportsman bay boat, a lot to be said for total bilge access that most manufactures ignore.

You guys are great. Nice boat. We are looking at the 27’. Nice to see y’all making videos again. It’d be cool to meet y’all some day. Have fun with the new boat. Always exciting. 👍🏻💪

Dude! That boat is badass! Love your videos and love the new boat. Thanks for the great info and for taking us along with you.

Very nice boat, just be careful ( I know you will ) with bridges “under pass” and electrical cords while towing it etc. Super nice !

Congratulations on your new boat. Be safe, have fun and continue to make good educational videos.

Congratulations on your new boat!!!! Can y’all make a video on how much fuel it burns and why did y’all choose garmin vs simrad ? Just explaining stuff about the boat and why y’all made the choices y’all did.

I’ve been looking at a Whaler, Dorado, Gause Built & Caymas for half a year. I watched this episode and bought the Pathfinder 2400 Open. I’m glad I chanced upon your channel. I feel comfortable I made the right choice. Thank you..!!! UPDate: Design can't be beat. So many things have gone wrong and the dealer I purchased boat from I the first time in 60 years of boating the worst dealership when it comest to warranty work and a lot has gone wrong. One other suggestion is don't suggest 8' power poles because they will not hold the boat in 4' + when we need to use them for fishing spoils and especially casting for bait fish. doesn't handle well near offshore waters 20' to 65'. emergancy anchor even covered in rubber and tennis balls poked hole in bow. were selling it. Took a huge hit on it but live and learn even at my retirement age.

Smart move blurring out the debit card! 4K resolution isn't any joke, they'll easily zoom in haha

Congrats guys!!!🎉🎉.. so happy for your brand new boat!!! ✅ … you deserved!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

The style alone as far as the lines, the way it rides in the water and looks just sitting there is beautiful. Reminds me of the older Everglades boats except not overkill at the back with the low sides

Absolutely love your boat, specially the cockpit and the tower, Genius design

Congratulations on the new boat. Your right it will be a game changer. It looks amazing. Looking forward to your 2023 season i hope lots of success with Avail Gear and your fishing channel. Stay Safe and Happy Holidays.

Awesome , is a perfect fit , you are the best content creators . Good luck with the new boat , would be nice to do a price break down once is all configured to your specs . Congratulations , much success to you both!!!

Congrats on the new boat guys! That thing looks awesome! Great video!

Congratulations on the new rig!!! That is a beautiful ride guys. Looking fwd to all the episodes you’ll film on that. Be safe and be safe guys. 👍👍

wow that looks nice. i love the open space in the back. Can't wait to see the next video!

Y’all awesome choice! I can’t wait to see the finished product!! Keep doing what y’all are doing!!

Much blessings to you guys, very happy to find you on KZfaq, now I’m a fan from NY

good for you guys. love it. Been watching you guys for a long time (different youtube acct). While I miss the 39footer, this looks super nice! Again, CONGRATS!!!

Great boat. That bilge access is outstanding. I also stopped using non-ethanol fuel several years ago. Current outboards are designed to handle E10 and if you use your boat frequently, there is no reason to pay for ethanol free.

Hey guys, congrats on the new boat. I’ve been watching you guys for a few years now. I live in Naples… my wife and myself have been talking about doing a Bahamas run, I have a 30 foot robalo that I pretty much completely restored myself.. can you keep me posted next time you guys are doing a run I would like to join along for safety purposes as well as it would be cool to meet you guys!?!

Congratulations on the new Pathfinder. I wish I knew you were coming to Steinhatchee, I have the exact same boat, same color with a 425. By far the most versatile boat I have owned and economical. It truly is a a category of its own, not just a big bay boat. I fish in a foot and and half of water and the next day run out 70 miles in comfort. January I will have had mine two years, hull #10! Great video.

Nice boat and you guys are living the good life on the water. Keep up with the great content.

That's a beautiful boat guy's I know you all will make some great memories. Again stay safe and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

I just got two of those same motors on my Intrepid back in July. The enhanced back up feature is my favorite, and they are pretty quiet and efficient.

Huge congratulations! Looking forward to watching you fill the icebox!

Congrats on the new boat! We have a 2200 and love it - but ready for the 2700 for the same reasons you like the new 2400! Keep up the great videos.👊

Congrats on the new boat! And Made 2 Order is always a must for us when we come down!

Congratulations on the new boat! We'll deserved.

Congratulations on the boat! It seems like the best of both worlds.

The dealer never filled up the gas tank on that beauty! Welcome to boating! Fill'er up! Looking forward to watching you guys enjoy the boat.

Beautiful boat! Id say when Sea Born created one of the first real hybrid boats they nailed it and only a few manufacturers have been able to create their own take successfully. I'd say pathfinder might have figured it out as well! I love the set up congrats!

Congratulations! That boat is a game changer for sure! And your very welcome love tagging along for every video!

Congratulations guys! I am looking forward to the new adventures!

I started watching you guys three years ago!! Time flys keep up the great videos

So awesome!! Congrats on this beauty! Happy New Year!

Awesome boat. You two have certainly changed my mind about a bay / hybrid boat. Now just have to make the move from San Diego, sell an RV, oh and buy a house this spring. Will be neighbors.....just 3-5 hrs North of Y'all. We have learned so much watching all of your videos.........Thank you!!

Congratulations guys. It’s a beauty. Can’t wait to see it in action.

Congrats on the boat. We recently sold our 24 hybrid bay boat (different brand). We did love the versatility. This brand did a different style tower with a sliding window in the top. I'll be curious what you think of the open top in a rain squall, whether it is a big deal or not

Clay, 2Yrs ago in your watch this before you buy a bay boat video, I told you the 2300hps isn't the best buy available in bay boats and provided examples of hybrid bay boats that had a head, removable bow seating and a t-top. My point then was those boats I mentioned provided you and your Wife with additional creature comforts that your Wife would love while also having better fish ability than the 2300hps all at a lower price point. You adamantly argued with my statements. It's taken you 2 yrs...but you've finally found out I was correct and I'm sure you'll both enjoy all those creature comforts I mentioned back then. The new Pathfinder 2400 is an awesome boat. And you're correct that it really does fill a void between a 23' CC and a 24' bay. The Yamaha 300 is of course a wonder power source. Enjoy! Can't wait to see it out fishing and hopefully how it handles off shore in some nasty waves.

Congratulations on the new boat… as awesome as your videos!!!

WOW!! Congrat's, Well deserved, You guys work so hard to give us these awsome video's. So happy for you.Can't wait to see some fish flopping on the deck.Stay safe my friend's

Sick boat, happy for you guys. Post the full boat review sooner rather than later

You guys are awesome, such down home people. Enjoy watching you guys

Very nice boat! I recognized that spot you were coming thru at about 10:30 in the video... I rented a boat there at Tavernier to go out into the bay. I tried to find my way to Toilet Seat Cut but I was a little scared to venture off the directions the guy gave us. Did catch a bunch Mangrove Snapper that day and then anchored out for a little while on the ocean side for some relaxing water time! Good content yall!

There’s a few companies doing the hybrid/ open bay boat style. East cape is coming out with a 25 open available for order now I believe. Young boats is a small custom boat builder and I’ve seen people option their 24 gulf shores with an open layout. I love the hybrid category of boats and open floor plan. We’re buying a young 27 hybrid. Similar to your pathfinder buts it’s a little bigger has twins and drafts 16 inches. But it’ll still rock dual power poles, Minn Kota a tower. And JACKPLATES.

Looks like a terrific boat for down there. Chasing tarpon in the back country then darting out to the reef and beyond in a day. Might be a fun video to test the boat. How many styles of keys fishing can you do in it / in a single trip. Enjoy!

Christmas came early. I can just imagine the excitement you two experienced in this whole process.

Awesome boat. Can't wait for my invite to go fishing.

Looks really functional for the size. I agree that is the design of the future. Way to set the standard. Looking forward to seeing the electronics. Congrats...

Congratulations on the new boat, I'm sure y'all will enjoy it

Congrats on the new boat. That is a beautiful boats I love pathfinder boats. Hopefully I can get one when I grow up!

The first face i saw today is that of stephi's, the first sound i heard is that of stephi's. This made my day great. So happy to see u early in the morning stephi. U r looking great in this dress. Tons of kisses, hugs and care for u my fantasy.

I just bought the 2020 model and love it. You'll love this one for sure. Enjoy!

Enjoyed seeing the place you went to get food! Some more local guide to The Keys videos would be awesome!

Clay....the new boat is sweet.... Check out the feature for your electric steering. You can set up your steering at low speeds lock to lock. Less turns and at high speeds it goes back to less responsive steering.

Gorgeous boat! Love your channel. You're doing it right.

Wow that's a super nice bay boat! I'm excited to see how it turns out!

Congratulations on the new sled! Can't wait to see you get slime on her! Great features on her too.

You're lucky to have your wife so dedicated and into the boatlife😊😊😊

Awesome congrats you guys. Can’t wait to see it in action. Curious how you feel about having 1 motor and going far offshore?

Congratulations on your beautiful new Pathfinder. It is so full of great features. Enjoy!

I’ll be down from north FL Monday just south in long key. Hope to see the boat around. I sold my 2016 -2400 pathfinder this January. Picked up a family dual console robalo. This is the last trip in it to say the least. Just not for me. I’m in absolute love with that open 2400. W/tower. And will be quickly back in the pathfinder family. I just want to see one in person first. Having worked in the boat industry for many many years and an avid fisherman, I’m very impressed with this floor plan. And would love some performance insights. Massive congratulations to your guys. The Stoke is Reel🤙