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@@hdaerial5823 we absolutely love the boat - just have not been able to use it as we would have liked, hence the only 60 hours. When we were storing at Gulf Star Marina during/after hurricane Ian their crane was broken down so was stored up high and dry in their storage facility for about 3 1/2 months. This happened shortly after we took delivery in June. Then by the time they got it running late December, we only had a couple of weeks before my wife and I had our first baby boy in January, so it’s been in the water honestly two dozen times. Hate to let it go but want to sell before we put too many more hours on as its basically still a brand new boat
That is a bummer, I hope they didn't charge you storage fees. btw what is the asking price on you're boat and what color is the exterior. I am also local to SW Fl@@NAUTILYFE
Tidewater is DEFINITELY one of my favorite brands. They do so well blending family and fishing. AND their boats look really nice. Livewell in front and AQUARIUM livewell in back is HUGE! Awesome boat!
Beautiful boat, and a very solid video, answered just about all of my questions. Just curious of two things, do you happen to know what the height from ground to T-top is on your boat on a trailer if you have one? And what’s your top speed with the twin 300’s ? Thank you sir.
Thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed! We don’t have a trailer, but I had that same question when we were storing at our marina we had a max height of 10’. That included the bunks the boat was on which was about the same height as a trailer would be. My best guess is 10’ or less but do not know for certain. We have the stock Yamaha three blade props (23 - 14-3/4) and when flat calm with some trim have hit 68mph at about 5800-5900 RPM. Know guys with 4 blade props hitting well over 70. Time to plane is insane at about 3 seconds out of the hole. Best GPH we have seen in light chop at about 35 mph cruise is around 2.8. When it is calm I have dialed it in around 35mph and getting 3.1-3.3
Awesome, thank you for all that info. I have a detached garage that I would like to keep it in with an 11’ door. So I need to make sure the hard top would clear the door. One more question, what are you using for transducers? I’m assuming strictly thru hulls because of the twin step bottom. I was curious of how well they read on plane with the first step being so far forward on the boat. The kind of fishing that I do on the Chesapeake, the ability to find fish while on a slow plane speed is paramount. Thanks again.
@@benjaminnawrocki489 yes I would definitely talk to a local dealer so that we can make sure that it would fit but 11 foot should be no problem. We have a thru hull and a Garmin rear 56-UHD for side vue both work pretty well on plane around 20-30MPH
I had to try so hard not to quote that movie while filming this haha. I still slipped and did, “so much room for activities!” Thank you again for your support - tight lines 🤙🏼
We have the stock Yamaha three blade props (23 - 14-3/4) and when flat calm with some trim have hit 68mph at about 5800-5900 RPM. Know guys with 4 blade props hitting well over 70. Time to plane is insane at about 3 seconds out of the hole. Best GPH we have seen in light chop at about 35 mph cruise is around 2.8. When it is calm I have dialed it in around 35mph and getting 3.1-3.3 Appreciate the comment 🤙🏼
Hey buddy, I know you sold the boat but could you share your dekit/seadek info, color name and color combination. Maybe thickness? I like how yours turned out, sorry if I missed this info somewhere else
Hey, we actually decided to keep the boat! Life has just been getting in the way and haven’t had a chance to update and push out the videos for some content that we’ve made. We have some more stuff coming later this year though potentially! I thought I mentioned it somewhere in here. It is Marine Mat installed by an awesome company Freshdecks here in Fort Myers. I’ve tagged them in some of our Instagram posts if you’re looking for someone in this area to do an amazing job. It is 9MM thickness so that we could get the three color combo. The light tan is saddle, slate gray is the accent, and I believe mocha was the grout line dark color, but I’m not entirely sure on that one. We love the marine mat has held up super well. No cracking peeling or anything coming up on two years. We also have no affiliation with them. It’s just what our local installer Freshdecks recommended.
Can you give me an idea what your fuel burn is? Best cruise, I'm guessing is around 30 mph, 40 mph. I can find the numbers with 250's and a single 425 but nothing with the 300's.
You are correct. Best we’ve seen is about 2.0-2.4mpg around 35 mph on calmer days. Full out she’s hit 70+ burning around 0.8-1mpg. Don’t do that often unless I am trying to get out of weather, or just well because it’s fun haha. Skipping on top of 1’-2’ chop at around 40-50 right around 1.4-1.8
@@NAUTILYFE do you know the mpg at 40? I was hoping for better than 2.0. I sold a Contender 32ST with downsizing in mind but I've determined I can't see going below 27'. I was really leaning towards a Yamaha 425 but my mechanic buddy who is a Yamaha fan isn't crazy about the 425. So, I'm back to thinking twin 300's.
I can honestly say that I really don’t watch it super closely. I’d say on a calm day at 40 probably 1.8-2. If it’s rough 1.4-1.8 ish. Lots of factors to consider as you probably are already aware. Gear, gas, people, weather etc.
@@NAUTILYFE thanks. I definitely get it. My 32St would get 1.4 at 40 with a pretty full load. Guess I didn't realize just how good that was. appreciate your responses.
Hi there thanks for the comment! Power poles are shallow water anchors. You can drop them down and the poles stick into the bottom of the ground and hold the boat in place. It’s a much more stealthy way to stop on a spot and then having to drop a full anchor when fishing and scaring away all the fish. It’s also way better on your back having to haul that thing in every single time lol. If you plan to do any type of fishing in water that is about 8 feet or less (these are 10’ poles but when maxed out don’t hold 100%), I would not order a boat without them! We almost didn’t put them on her boat and I’m so glad we did!
Thanks for the comment! You can find that out here: 😁 BOAT UPDATE Post Hurricane Ian *We Were SHOCKED!* (Bonus Bridge Fishing!) ruclips.net/video/SdAtukL1RQI/видео.html
Thanks for the comment! Love the boat had it out over the weekend running 68 in light chop through the Caloosahatchee smiling like a kid the whole time. Think I even said, man I friggin love this boat. One item that did come up over the weekend: my wife had her Stanley cup in the cup holder, and when she went to pull it out, the cupholder light was stuck to the bottom and pulled the wires through. Not a big deal, but it uncovered another major issue when I went to fix it. When I opened up the electronics compartment in the console and pulled the wires back through I noticed there were no hoses connected to the bottom of the cupholders. I went back to the helm to looked down because maybe they just don’t drain. sure enough could see daylight straight through the drain holes. When I went back into the electronics compartment, BOTH mind you, not one, but both of the drain hoses were just laying in there, and I could see a puddle of water sitting at the bottom of the electronics compartment… Not sure if they were never attached from the start, or if they fell off overtime. Just a reminder that it is a production boat so plan on things like this to happen and check connectors, etc often. Used some silicone sealant to put the hoses back in place. All and all still love the boat but as mentioned fit and finish is to be desired. Good luck!
Pet Peeve, asking me to subscribe at the very beginning of a video. At that point, how do I know if I even like the video or not. You're not the only one believe me.
Hey, we are with you on that, but we are also confident that the content will be enjoyable enough to stick around and come back for more 😉. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by 🤙🏼
I have owned boats my entire life.. I purchased this exact same boat but powered by Merc.. I can honestly without a doubt tell you that it was the biggest POS I have ever owned!! SOld it thank God and tell everyone I know do not buy a Tidewater!!
@@NAUTILYFE I am getting ready to pull the trigger on this same boat with twin 250 Mercury Verados. Are you happy with this boat? PS. I live in Cape Coral and work in Ft Meyers.
Very happy with it! Do yourself a favor and get the 300s if it’s not too late. Not saving any weight at that point and better to have the extra power of you’re planning to go offshore or carry a lot of people. As I mentioned there’s a few fit and finish things to be desired but at the end of the day it is an awesome boat and tidewater has been great so far with any warranty items that popped up (nothing major). Are you working with Ryco Marine? I think I’m working with them (Ryan) to let you come and see it or maybe that’s a 3rd 2700 for this area - the more the merrier!
@@NAUTILYFE I am already trying to get the 250's swapped out for 300's. Unfortunately, Ryco didn't have any available so I found one on the other coast.
we absolutely love the boat - just have not been able to use it as we would have liked, hence the only 60 hours. When we were storing at Gulf Star Marina during/after hurricane Ian their crane was broken down so was stored up high and dry in their storage facility for about 3 1/2 months. This happened shortly after we took delivery in June. Then by the time they got it running late December, we only had a couple of weeks before my wife and I had our first baby boy in January, so it’s been in the water honestly two dozen times. Hate to let it go but want to sell before we put too many more hours on as its basically still a brand new boat
@@NAUTILYFECongrats on the baby boy. I have three toddlers myself and it’s one of the reasons I’m looking at the 2700 CB. I want something to take the family to the lake with, but also be able to run offshore. Have you had the boat out in any rough seas and if so, how does it handle?
@hdaerial5823 that was one of the reasons why we picked the 2700. The forward bow seating is 6 to 10 inches more recessed than even some of the more expensive brands like Everglades for boats in the same class. Tidewater did a great job even on the 2500 it wasnt an afterthought and is super comfortable. Takes about 30 seconds to pull all cushions and back rests out and you can fish 4 to 5 guys in the front alone comfortably. I know guys that have crossed from Miami to the Bahamas in 4 to 5 foot seas. It’s definitely not comfortable and not what this boat is made for but it’ll do it. It’ll run in 1 to 2 foot chop pretty comfortably and dry too depending on how wind is blowing. That’s another thing that Tidewater is known for is the enormous bow flair. If you’re planning to have it in the lake, you’ll be able to run fully loaded down upper 60s no problem at all it is an absolute blast. we have also had it in about 18 inches of water with the trolling motor floating no problem so it can do pretty much anything you’re looking for it to do. If you shoot me an email, I can send you the listing on Facebook marketplace and you can check out all the pictures. It’s pristine. Unfortunately we do not have a trailer but our boat dealer is willing to sell one close to cost if we find a buyer that needs one.
🚨 FALL FISHING GIVEAWAY 🚨
As a token of our appreciation and to celebrate FALL our favorite time of year for catching BIG FISH we are giving away a few awesome prizes to our amazing subscribers! **MAKE SURE YOUR RUclips PROFILE IS PUBLIC, OR IT WILL NOT SHOW US YOUR NAME AS A SUBSCRIBER**
⬇ SUBSCRIBE HERE ⬇
ruclips.net/user/NAUTILYFE
To enter, all you need to do is be subscribed to our channel! On October 1st, 2022 we will do a RUclips LIVE drawing and three lucky subscribers will win one of the following:
1) $50 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card
2) NEW - PENN Fierce III Spinning Reel
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Why are you selling the boat?
@@hdaerial5823 we absolutely love the boat - just have not been able to use it as we would have liked, hence the only 60 hours. When we were storing at Gulf Star Marina during/after hurricane Ian their crane was broken down so was stored up high and dry in their storage facility for about 3 1/2 months. This happened shortly after we took delivery in June. Then by the time they got it running late December, we only had a couple of weeks before my wife and I had our first baby boy in January, so it’s been in the water honestly two dozen times. Hate to let it go but want to sell before we put too many more hours on as its basically still a brand new boat
That is a bummer, I hope they didn't charge you storage fees. btw what is the asking price on you're boat and what color is the exterior. I am also local to SW Fl@@NAUTILYFE
Tidewater is DEFINITELY one of my favorite brands.
They do so well blending family and fishing. AND their boats look really nice.
Livewell in front and AQUARIUM livewell in back is HUGE! Awesome boat!
Great video, I don’t even live on the coast and now I want a Tidewater. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Good for lakes too! 😉 OR come to the coast! 😎
Awesome boat
Thank you! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Nice boat congratulations
Thank you for watching! 🤙🏼🎣
Beautiful boat, and a very solid video, answered just about all of my questions. Just curious of two things, do you happen to know what the height from ground to T-top is on your boat on a trailer if you have one? And what’s your top speed with the twin 300’s ? Thank you sir.
Thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed! We don’t have a trailer, but I had that same question when we were storing at our marina we had a max height of 10’. That included the bunks the boat was on which was about the same height as a trailer would be. My best guess is 10’ or less but do not know for certain.
We have the stock Yamaha three blade props (23 - 14-3/4) and when flat calm with some trim have hit 68mph at about 5800-5900 RPM. Know guys with 4 blade props hitting well over 70. Time to plane is insane at about 3 seconds out of the hole. Best GPH we have seen in light chop at about 35 mph cruise is around 2.8. When it is calm I have dialed it in around 35mph and getting 3.1-3.3
Awesome, thank you for all that info. I have a detached garage that I would like to keep it in with an 11’ door. So I need to make sure the hard top would clear the door. One more question, what are you using for transducers? I’m assuming strictly thru hulls because of the twin step bottom. I was curious of how well they read on plane with the first step being so far forward on the boat. The kind of fishing that I do on the Chesapeake, the ability to find fish while on a slow plane speed is paramount. Thanks again.
@@benjaminnawrocki489 yes I would definitely talk to a local dealer so that we can make sure that it would fit but 11 foot should be no problem. We have a thru hull and a Garmin rear 56-UHD for side vue both work pretty well on plane around 20-30MPH
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Couldn't help myself.
I had to try so hard not to quote that movie while filming this haha. I still slipped and did, “so much room for activities!” Thank you again for your support - tight lines 🤙🏼
This boat is the songbird of our time 😂😂🤙😎
What’s that boat topping out at with the 300s I know the 425 runs low 60s. Also best gph cruise?
We have the stock Yamaha three blade props (23 - 14-3/4) and when flat calm with some trim have hit 68mph at about 5800-5900 RPM. Know guys with 4 blade props hitting well over 70. Time to plane is insane at about 3 seconds out of the hole. Best GPH we have seen in light chop at about 35 mph cruise is around 2.8. When it is calm I have dialed it in around 35mph and getting 3.1-3.3
Appreciate the comment 🤙🏼
Hey buddy, I know you sold the boat but could you share your dekit/seadek info, color name and color combination. Maybe thickness? I like how yours turned out, sorry if I missed this info somewhere else
Hey, we actually decided to keep the boat! Life has just been getting in the way and haven’t had a chance to update and push out the videos for some content that we’ve made. We have some more stuff coming later this year though potentially!
I thought I mentioned it somewhere in here. It is Marine Mat installed by an awesome company Freshdecks here in Fort Myers. I’ve tagged them in some of our Instagram posts if you’re looking for someone in this area to do an amazing job. It is 9MM thickness so that we could get the three color combo. The light tan is saddle, slate gray is the accent, and I believe mocha was the grout line dark color, but I’m not entirely sure on that one. We love the marine mat has held up super well. No cracking peeling or anything coming up on two years. We also have no affiliation with them. It’s just what our local installer Freshdecks recommended.
Can you give me an idea what your fuel burn is? Best cruise, I'm guessing is around 30 mph, 40 mph. I can find the numbers with 250's and a single 425 but nothing with the 300's.
You are correct. Best we’ve seen is about 2.0-2.4mpg around 35 mph on calmer days. Full out she’s hit 70+ burning around 0.8-1mpg. Don’t do that often unless I am trying to get out of weather, or just well because it’s fun haha. Skipping on top of 1’-2’ chop at around 40-50 right around 1.4-1.8
@@NAUTILYFE do you know the mpg at 40? I was hoping for better than 2.0. I sold a Contender 32ST with downsizing in mind but I've determined I can't see going below 27'. I was really leaning towards a Yamaha 425 but my mechanic buddy who is a Yamaha fan isn't crazy about the 425. So, I'm back to thinking twin 300's.
I can honestly say that I really don’t watch it super closely. I’d say on a calm day at 40 probably 1.8-2. If it’s rough 1.4-1.8 ish. Lots of factors to consider as you probably are already aware. Gear, gas, people, weather etc.
@@NAUTILYFE thanks. I definitely get it. My 32St would get 1.4 at 40 with a pretty full load. Guess I didn't realize just how good that was. appreciate your responses.
@@danny221ifly honestly I just don’t like watching my dollars slip away checking it constantly hahaha. All part of boat ownership! Have a good one!
What are the functions of the power pole?
Hi there thanks for the comment! Power poles are shallow water anchors. You can drop them down and the poles stick into the bottom of the ground and hold the boat in place. It’s a much more stealthy way to stop on a spot and then having to drop a full anchor when fishing and scaring away all the fish. It’s also way better on your back having to haul that thing in every single time lol. If you plan to do any type of fishing in water that is about 8 feet or less (these are 10’ poles but when maxed out don’t hold 100%), I would not order a boat without them! We almost didn’t put them on her boat and I’m so glad we did!
@@NAUTILYFE Got it! Thank you so much.
@@JohnNewton-ev8ch absolutely! Tight lines 🤙🏼🎣
Did it make it thru Ian
Thanks for the comment! You can find that out here: 😁
BOAT UPDATE Post Hurricane Ian *We Were SHOCKED!* (Bonus Bridge Fishing!)
ruclips.net/video/SdAtukL1RQI/видео.html
How are you still liking the boat any issues. I’m looking to get one here soon. Need to sell mine and then I’ll pull the trigger.
Thanks for the comment! Love the boat had it out over the weekend running 68 in light chop through the Caloosahatchee smiling like a kid the whole time. Think I even said, man I friggin love this boat. One item that did come up over the weekend:
my wife had her Stanley cup in the cup holder, and when she went to pull it out, the cupholder light was stuck to the bottom and pulled the wires through. Not a big deal, but it uncovered another major issue when I went to fix it. When I opened up the electronics compartment in the console and pulled the wires back through I noticed there were no hoses connected to the bottom of the cupholders. I went back to the helm to looked down because maybe they just don’t drain. sure enough could see daylight straight through the drain holes. When I went back into the electronics compartment, BOTH mind you, not one, but both of the drain hoses were just laying in there, and I could see a puddle of water sitting at the bottom of the electronics compartment… Not sure if they were never attached from the start, or if they fell off overtime. Just a reminder that it is a production boat so plan on things like this to happen and check connectors, etc often. Used some silicone sealant to put the hoses back in place. All and all still love the boat but as mentioned fit and finish is to be desired. Good luck!
Pet Peeve, asking me to subscribe at the very beginning of a video. At that point, how do I know if I even like the video or not. You're not the only one believe me.
Hey, we are with you on that, but we are also confident that the content will be enjoyable enough to stick around and come back for more 😉. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by 🤙🏼
I have owned boats my entire life.. I purchased this exact same boat but powered by Merc.. I can honestly without a doubt tell you that it was the biggest POS I have ever owned!! SOld it thank God and tell everyone I know do not buy a Tidewater!!
What were the issues you had? And how long did you have it?
@@NAUTILYFE I am getting ready to pull the trigger on this same boat with twin 250 Mercury Verados. Are you happy with this boat? PS. I live in Cape Coral and work in Ft Meyers.
Very happy with it! Do yourself a favor and get the 300s if it’s not too late. Not saving any weight at that point and better to have the extra power of you’re planning to go offshore or carry a lot of people. As I mentioned there’s a few fit and finish things to be desired but at the end of the day it is an awesome boat and tidewater has been great so far with any warranty items that popped up (nothing major). Are you working with Ryco Marine? I think I’m working with them (Ryan) to let you come and see it or maybe that’s a 3rd 2700 for this area - the more the merrier!
@@NAUTILYFE I am already trying to get the 250's swapped out for 300's. Unfortunately, Ryco didn't have any available so I found one on the other coast.
Legacy marine? We looked at a couple through them as well. You’ll love the boat we absolutely do and plan to have for a very long time
Why are you selling the boat?
we absolutely love the boat - just have not been able to use it as we would have liked, hence the only 60 hours. When we were storing at Gulf Star Marina during/after hurricane Ian their crane was broken down so was stored up high and dry in their storage facility for about 3 1/2 months. This happened shortly after we took delivery in June. Then by the time they got it running late December, we only had a couple of weeks before my wife and I had our first baby boy in January, so it’s been in the water honestly two dozen times. Hate to let it go but want to sell before we put too many more hours on as its basically still a brand new boat
Email us if interested. Showing it a few times this week already NautiLyfeLLC@gmail.com
@@NAUTILYFECongrats on the baby boy. I have three toddlers myself and it’s one of the reasons I’m looking at the 2700 CB. I want something to take the family to the lake with, but also be able to run offshore. Have you had the boat out in any rough seas and if so, how does it handle?
@hdaerial5823 that was one of the reasons why we picked the 2700. The forward bow seating is 6 to 10 inches more recessed than even some of the more expensive brands like Everglades for boats in the same class. Tidewater did a great job even on the 2500 it wasnt an afterthought and is super comfortable. Takes about 30 seconds to pull all cushions and back rests out and you can fish 4 to 5 guys in the front alone comfortably. I know guys that have crossed from Miami to the Bahamas in 4 to 5 foot seas. It’s definitely not comfortable and not what this boat is made for but it’ll do it. It’ll run in 1 to 2 foot chop pretty comfortably and dry too depending on how wind is blowing. That’s another thing that Tidewater is known for is the enormous bow flair. If you’re planning to have it in the lake, you’ll be able to run fully loaded down upper 60s no problem at all it is an absolute blast. we have also had it in about 18 inches of water with the trolling motor floating no problem so it can do pretty much anything you’re looking for it to do.
If you shoot me an email, I can send you the listing on Facebook marketplace and you can check out all the pictures. It’s pristine. Unfortunately we do not have a trailer but our boat dealer is willing to sell one close to cost if we find a buyer that needs one.
@@hdaerial5823 facebook.com/marketplace/item/282712041315433/?mibextid=6ojiHh
7 minutes and 30 seconds showing nothing but the foredeck. Show the boat while you talk.
Chapters linked in description. Thanks for watching 👍🏼