I cannot imagine buying a new boat - the depreciation curve is just too damn steep... In 2013, I bought a 2001 Grady White 265 Express for about 25% of what it cost new... The HPDIs had 800 hours, but everything checked out, and I've enjoyed every minute on it for the last seven years... Best of all, it's paid off and costs only gas, oil, and parts since I do most of the maintenance myself... As long as you do a detailed survey and keep the engine(s) well maintained, buying a used boat can be a great way to go...
@@juxhinmeminaj3446 I paid 25% of what the boat cost new - so, it depreciated 75%... I have made numerous upgrades in the years since, and I have replaced just about everything that isn't permanently installed... Taking all that into account, I could probably sell it today for far more than I paid for it, and I could probably get back a big chunk of what I've paid to keep it up to date - largely because I do most of the work myself...
Matthew Barton, I would add to your comment about your well thought out purchase that you picked out a boat worth investing your time and money into. Unless it's been thoroughly abused and if it is priced right, it's hard to go wrong with a GW, Mako, Whaler, et al, even at 15+ years old.
I prefer Walkarounds just because they give the best of both worlds and relatively speaking, some of them are more competitively priced than their center console cousins. My favorite is Striper 230 Walkaround. It's a fishing machine but it also has a decent cabin with plenty of seating space, a table that converts to a bed, a fresh water sink and a porta potti with a pump out. One could easily spend the weekend on that boat. Fish, swim, grill and sleep on the boat and not spend a fortune doing it. It is cheaper than all three center consoles on this video. A Walkaround simply gives more value for your money and more time on the water too, and that's what a real boater wants.
Great Videos. Thank you for not taking all day to get your point across. So many videos pop up that are 25 minutes long. Give me a break 😆. Maybe for an engine rebuild videos. Love your channel 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Definitely, Streamline #1 option out of the three. Hey I love your videos good content and straight to the point ...... this channel became my favorite one keep feeding us with more videos and next time I will catch you off shore 🌊
Was down too the 24 cobia and the 23 tidewater on my boat search. I hit my head on the rocket launchers on the cobia could of ordered boat with out it ,and had one customized. Long story short with the same electronics , the cobia was 30 grand more however it had a 300 compared to the 250 on tidewater it had some little extras but I couldn’t see 30 grands worth. And tidewater has more cockpit. So I’m waiting for TW should be in by May. But the cobia is nice. My TW final cost with custom console cover, and seat covers. Isinglass. Full garmin package including radar, trailer. And tax. 85;600.
Never heard of Streamline before, but it's a looker. You've got me curious. The Cobia would have been my pick before and if I can come up with the cake, their 262cc is my fav.
I’m just the opposite situation with wife prodding me to get a better boat but I haven’t had a boat payment forever. Everything is so overpriced anymore. Still fun to look though and going to the Tampa boat show in a couple weeks too.
Nice video. Short and to the point. I’m subscribing just because of that. Cobia or a Bayliner is my choice of a cheap dependable CC. I’ll give the Streamliner a look though.
I have a 99 cobia 174 (my 1st boat) and just bought an 05 Pathfinder. Both are apart of the Maverick hewes company. They make solid boats. I'd go with the Pathfinder of these 3 though.
I have not watched the video yet, but my 2022 Sportsman 232 Open, Island Blue, White seating, beats them all. I got most all options including having my Yamaha 250 painted white. All for a grand total of $83,000 w magic tilt trailer. She finally came in Memorial Day weekend 2022. Of course now if I wanted to sell her......I could get easily $125,000. Yea I ordered her in Sept 2021, put 10% down :D
TIDEWATER 220CC WITH HARDTOP, YAMI 200 AND A BUNCH OF AMENITIES, including deluxe captain helm, lighting everywhere, deluxe seating, big console , wash down, Defender quick cleats, live well, dual battery etc ALL FOR $66K AND IT RIDES GREAT !! I LOVE MINE AND HAVE NO ATTACHMENTS AT ALL TO TIDEWATER OTHER THEN I LOVE MY BOAT !!
I’d like your opinion of the Yamaha 255 FSH center console boat verse your top picks. I think the prop less boat could play a big role in Florida. No props twin 250’s and price wise under 100 K.
FYI Regulator or Grady White need to be on the list. Also are you comparing to the rides cuz if so I would take cobia down and put Regulator or Grady White
I’m just starting to do some research on buying a boat for around 100k. I love center console but I hate getting wet when I don’t want to. And ideas. Thanks
About a year since this video was released. Nov 2022 for this comment, the Cobia 240CC was 150k at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. With twin 150's its perfect for my needs. That 80-100k for the boat brand new is a great price, but 150? Helllllll No. The 26' version was 200k! Nuts, waiting for this market crash to get these prices back to normal
Definitely the Streamline Boat love the lines of her but don't know how she would fare in Africa as our conditions are much harder than where she comes from...
All under 100k without electronics(or very basic), no trailers, and not many features that are usually seen on the boats when you go to check them out at boat shows or dealerships, like high end upholstery, livewell/washdown systems, it’s very hard to get into a boat in that size range under 100k unless you want to have a barebones boat. If it was 15 years ago, not many people had issues with them being basic. Today everyone wants, custom colors, upholstery, the biggest and best electronics (furuno/Garmin units, JL/Fusion audio, custom upholstery and helm chairs) and believe it or not. But that can kill the price of a new boat and push it way past the budget of someone looking to buy. It’s unfortunate because manufacturing costs will be the same or lower, but not labor or technology. That will always get higher and drive the cost up
Why didn't sea pro 219 CC make the list... believe it's price point puts it at upper 80Ks and with a big Carolina bow its capable of off shore and family fun... just my 2 cents
I like your videos by the way. And out of these three I would stick with the cobia. They've got a good Hull layup, or at least they used to when they were on by Red Wing. I'm curious about streamline now. I want to look into how they are put together. I want to make sure they're not another Bayliner catastrophe. What a piece of trash that was. Lol. Right now I drive the robalo 242 walk around. It's nice having that cabin to dunk into when you need to, especially for guests. And with the walk around people can still fish the Bow, granted not quite as easily as they can on the center console. I'm grown up offshore and have been on all of them.
I was sold on the Streamline until I got inside one. I could not get over the bathtub feel. Not trying to knock them as I like what the company is doing at the different price points; just wasn't the right boat for me. In the end, I went with a 3 piece hull.
Cheapest 2500 pathfinder i could find was 140,000 new. Thats pushing double your stated price. In fact couldn’t even find a used one close to your stated price. Dang.
How a year changes things u can’t even come close to those prices anymore! The streamline will run u 50k more not equipped w much and a lot more if u deck it out!
@@catallaxy2000 it’ll go with our big sport fisher. Already caught the attention of the harbor with the color just wait for that boat to be there too haha
My only warning I’d say to people wanting a pathfinder is to make sure that you really aren’t going outside of the bay. I was new to boating, bought one, and quickly wanted to go into choppier seas for more deep sea fishing. If you’re going to buy brand new get something like the streamline for sure. Pathfinder is a great boat just make sure you know for sure what you want before you buy.
Which boat out of these 3 is your favorite on this list?
Streamline is def my fav boat
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I cannot imagine buying a new boat - the depreciation curve is just too damn steep... In 2013, I bought a 2001 Grady White 265 Express for about 25% of what it cost new... The HPDIs had 800 hours, but everything checked out, and I've enjoyed every minute on it for the last seven years... Best of all, it's paid off and costs only gas, oil, and parts since I do most of the maintenance myself... As long as you do a detailed survey and keep the engine(s) well maintained, buying a used boat can be a great way to go...
25% depreciation over 12 years doesn’t sound like much to me. But then again i have no idea about boats, just getting into it now.
@@juxhinmeminaj3446 I paid 25% of what the boat cost new - so, it depreciated 75%... I have made numerous upgrades in the years since, and I have replaced just about everything that isn't permanently installed... Taking all that into account, I could probably sell it today for far more than I paid for it, and I could probably get back a big chunk of what I've paid to keep it up to date - largely because I do most of the work myself...
@@catallaxy2000 oohh i see, i read your comment too fast. That's definitely a steal then. Nice
Matthew Barton, I would add to your comment about your well thought out purchase that you picked out a boat worth investing your time and money into. Unless it's been thoroughly abused and if it is priced right, it's hard to go wrong with a GW, Mako, Whaler, et al, even at 15+ years old.
@@1223baddad yes I second that, GW are a proven quality product with the main concern being the motors and the wear on them.
Thanks for keeping it short and sweet. I'm shopping for a new boat so I'll take all the data I can get.
I prefer Walkarounds just because they give the best of both worlds and relatively speaking, some of them are more competitively priced than their center console cousins. My favorite is Striper 230 Walkaround. It's a fishing machine but it also has a decent cabin with plenty of seating space, a table that converts to a bed, a fresh water sink and a porta potti with a pump out. One could easily spend the weekend on that boat. Fish, swim, grill and sleep on the boat and not spend a fortune doing it. It is cheaper than all three center consoles on this video. A Walkaround simply gives more value for your money and more time on the water too, and that's what a real boater wants.
Great Videos. Thank you for not taking all day to get your point across. So many videos pop up that are 25 minutes long. Give me a break 😆. Maybe for an engine rebuild videos. Love your channel 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Definitely, Streamline #1 option out of the three. Hey I
love your videos good content and straight to the point ...... this channel became my favorite one keep feeding us with more videos and next time I will catch you off shore 🌊
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Had boats my whole life. Very relaxing
Love both of mine. Got a 261 Cobia. And a. Trs 2400. Pathy. Great machines.
Why would you have 2?
the streamline 26 i coudnt find it under 150,000? is that just me or do other people have that problem
Great list! What would your list have on it now in 2023?
Was down too the 24 cobia and the 23 tidewater on my boat search. I hit my head on the rocket launchers on the cobia could of ordered boat with out it ,and had one customized. Long story short with the same electronics , the cobia was 30 grand more however it had a 300 compared to the 250 on tidewater it had some little extras but I couldn’t see 30 grands worth. And tidewater has more cockpit. So I’m waiting for TW should be in by May. But the cobia is nice. My TW final cost with custom console cover, and seat covers. Isinglass. Full garmin package including radar, trailer. And tax. 85;600.
Nice Quick Summary, I would go for the Cobia 24
The Stream Line is def #1! Great video, thanks!
Streamline #1 period. Built like a tank and stepped hull design. Very competitive pricing. My next boat.
Why that over a Scout? I'm trying to learn, thanks
I like the KeyWest 239.
Never heard of Streamline before, but it's a looker. You've got me curious. The Cobia would have been my pick before and if I can come up with the cake, their 262cc is my fav.
It’s really a nice boat check them out on social media. You’d be impressed
Next time always do top 5 or 7 boats
Top 3 is very unfair to a lot of other boat companies
Glad I found you channel. I'm looking for a boat now. Family/ off shore
What model is the stream line 26? I’m the ones I’m seeing online are like $150-200k
Maaan, I’m really diggin’ that StreamLine, but I’m still in the “trying to convince my wife” phase. 😫 Great video!
I’m just the opposite situation with wife prodding me to get a better boat but I haven’t had a boat payment forever. Everything is so overpriced anymore. Still fun to look though and going to the Tampa boat show in a couple weeks too.
I appreciate the meat and potatos parts as well as the suggested price for the time of the video
Just suscribed
I love those Streamline boats. My choice for sure.
Question, why would I want twin 150s as opposed to a single 300 outboard?
Nice video. Short and to the point. I’m subscribing just because of that. Cobia or a Bayliner is my choice of a cheap dependable CC. I’ll give the Streamliner a look though.
Nice to see my content being used in some form of way ( Streamline )
Same 👀
What do you think about the Key West 239 FS and the Sportsman Heritage 231?
I have a 99 cobia 174 (my 1st boat) and just bought an 05 Pathfinder. Both are apart of the Maverick hewes company. They make solid boats. I'd go with the Pathfinder of these 3 though.
You deserved a thousand thumbs up! Great video!
Great video..... I like that you keep your videos short, I agree with your philosophy that people going on and on can get boring...thank you
I have not watched the video yet, but my 2022 Sportsman 232 Open, Island Blue, White seating, beats them all. I got most all options including having my Yamaha 250 painted white. All for a grand total of $83,000 w magic tilt trailer. She finally came in Memorial Day weekend 2022. Of course now if I wanted to sell her......I could get easily $125,000. Yea I ordered her in Sept 2021, put 10% down :D
Great video!!!! I subscribed!!!Good luck with your channel!!!👍👍👍👍👍
Number 2 is my choice! Has everything I need , plus the price is right!
Here 3 years later and sick to my stomach. Used 26 streamlines going for 140k that are 3 years old bought for a 100k and new ones 155k
TIDEWATER 220CC WITH HARDTOP, YAMI 200 AND A BUNCH OF AMENITIES, including deluxe captain helm, lighting everywhere, deluxe seating, big console , wash down, Defender quick cleats, live well, dual battery etc ALL FOR $66K AND IT RIDES GREAT !! I LOVE MINE AND HAVE NO ATTACHMENTS AT ALL TO TIDEWATER OTHER THEN I LOVE MY BOAT !!
That streamline is beautiful
I’d like your opinion of the Yamaha 255 FSH center console boat verse your top picks.
I think the prop less boat could play a big role in Florida. No props twin 250’s and price wise under 100 K.
Find a solid older boat and repower
And buy a scratch n dent outboard save another 5 g
No just buy a new one. It’s not a yacht come on
I like how that sounds . Old hull new engines?
Oh ya, I agree… Can get a 350 merc that’s blown or needs work. Rebuild it cheap and easy to work on.
100%
Where do I find these prices?
Have you ever tested a XO EXPLRER 10? All weather cabin
Can you recommend a 26’ center console for under $10k? Sincerely, a guy from Long Island NY with no money
Thx for keeping it shirt. Great video. 👍
Great looking boats!
What do you think about the Finseeker 230cc???
Thank you, this video was helpful It would help me if,, when you're giving specs, you include the draft. Will watch more on your channel - subscribed.
Nice video, I enjoyed it.
Have a sailfish with twin 200 suzukis what you think about her
Our Cameraman is the same for the Streamline Boats videos
Thx for sharing. I always say weight matters in the rough bay for bouncing. 😩
Keep up the good work man
Streamline looks nice ! I want a 340 Nor Tech but 2 Much $
Thx. for video
Hows streamline doing now? do you know?
what about Yamaha 255 FSH
Every stream line I have seen is over 150k ?
That Streamline is sold at $155,000 today
FYI Regulator or Grady White need to be on the list. Also are you comparing to the rides cuz if so I would take cobia down and put Regulator or Grady White
I’m just starting to do some research on buying a boat for around 100k. I love center console but I hate getting wet when I don’t want to. And ideas. Thanks
Streamline will be getting my business in the future, but she will have twin 225 Mercs on the back.
About a year since this video was released. Nov 2022 for this comment, the Cobia 240CC was 150k at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. With twin 150's its perfect for my needs. That 80-100k for the boat brand new is a great price, but 150? Helllllll No. The 26' version was 200k! Nuts, waiting for this market crash to get these prices back to normal
Definitely the Streamline Boat love the lines of her but don't know how she would fare in Africa as our conditions are much harder than where she comes from...
All under 100k without electronics(or very basic), no trailers, and not many features that are usually seen on the boats when you go to check them out at boat shows or dealerships, like high end upholstery, livewell/washdown systems, it’s very hard to get into a boat in that size range under 100k unless you want to have a barebones boat. If it was 15 years ago, not many people had issues with them being basic. Today everyone wants, custom colors, upholstery, the biggest and best electronics (furuno/Garmin units, JL/Fusion audio, custom upholstery and helm chairs) and believe it or not. But that can kill the price of a new boat and push it way past the budget of someone looking to buy. It’s unfortunate because manufacturing costs will be the same or lower, but not labor or technology. That will always get higher and drive the cost up
You dont need all that fancy bullshit anyhow.
Why didn't sea pro 219 CC make the list... believe it's price point puts it at upper 80Ks and with a big Carolina bow its capable of off shore and family fun... just my 2 cents
Yamaha 252 FSH Sport is a really nice boat too
Its wild because i see that streamline used for $170k now
Where do you find a Streamline 26 for under 100k??? 🤔 🤔
All 3 boats are great boats.
I like your videos by the way. And out of these three I would stick with the cobia. They've got a good Hull layup, or at least they used to when they were on by Red Wing. I'm curious about streamline now. I want to look into how they are put together. I want to make sure they're not another Bayliner catastrophe. What a piece of trash that was. Lol. Right now I drive the robalo 242 walk around. It's nice having that cabin to dunk into when you need to, especially for guests. And with the walk around people can still fish the Bow, granted not quite as easily as they can on the center console. I'm grown up offshore and have been on all of them.
Note to self, don’t get married. Got it!
Much like boats, marriage can be a costly headache, but if you get a good one it’s worth it!
Robalo 242 ex comparison?
Come on you said under 100k number one on the list is 99k. Now I have to go look for a dollar. Lol Nice video
I was sold on the Streamline until I got inside one. I could not get over the bathtub feel. Not trying to knock them as I like what the company is doing at the different price points; just wasn't the right boat for me. In the end, I went with a 3 piece hull.
What did u end up going with?
Streamline gets my 🗳
I would take the last one want a family and fishing boat very nice can you put three hundreds on it?
Nice products.
This is so funny to see that this streamline 26 was under 100k a year ago. Now, it’s roughly 170k brand new.
This old cause these boats arent under 100k anymore??
Do the yamaha 255 fsh?
Cheapest 2500 pathfinder i could find was 140,000 new. Thats pushing double your stated price. In fact couldn’t even find a used one close to your stated price. Dang.
Would be nice to see a similat video with catamarans. ✌🏻
Good video.unfortunately they are not for the Italian market
No Yamaha engines?
Good.. number 1👍🏻
I thought he was gonna say the shallow sport x3 cause it has a lot of space and comes equipped with a 250- 450
But what's the best boat under $1,000?
Right? 😆😂🤣
A piece of Styrofoam
1/2 a day Charter is about all you get. Just bring your own food and drinks.
What about Sea Hunt?
1:44 trust me, making a boat too wide will ruin your ride and effeciency.
Did you see how much that Streamline leaned when just 1 guy stepped on the gunnel! And... They're closer to $180,000 now. 🥺
EdgeWater the nr 1!
Please do a video on SeaFox & tell us what you find.
Very good 😌
You left the Yamaha FSH 255 e off your list.
How a year changes things u can’t even come close to those prices anymore!
The streamline will run u 50k more not equipped w much and a lot more if u deck it out!
I just went onto Cobia's site and it's insane the price increase from a year ago!
I want to see the Donzi 40-foot 2021
Not kidding, ordering a streamline right now. Custom designed black on red
Oh man - I hope you're ready to wax... Red and Black gelcoat is hard to keep pretty, especially in saltwater and strong sun... But it will be pretty!
@@catallaxy2000 it’ll go with our big sport fisher. Already caught the attention of the harbor with the color just wait for that boat to be there too haha
Meat & Potatoes!
You will never get a pathfinder 2500 from the factory for that price EVER AGAIN. I priced one out and it was like $160k
Also " Defender 8 (250) " centre console worth a test review
A streamline 26 new is 125k new with no accessories. But nice boat.
this boat today (2024 aug) costs more than $150K... ouch 3 years
My only warning I’d say to people wanting a pathfinder is to make sure that you really aren’t going outside of the bay. I was new to boating, bought one, and quickly wanted to go into choppier seas for more deep sea fishing. If you’re going to buy brand new get something like the streamline for sure. Pathfinder is a great boat just make sure you know for sure what you want before you buy.