fin-addict Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 Son is looking for an older flats boat, late 90 + or - a little in the 10k range, 16 or 17 footer. Redfisher or tailfisher. Will be using in Charlotte Harbor most of the time, flats and mangroves. Which has a better and drier ride as it can get pretty choppy there. My understanding and correct me if wrong, tailfisher has a tunnel hull and knock the **** out of you at times. Some say can jar your teeth loose on this forum. Redfisher drier and better in chop. Any advantages of one over the other. Please make suggestions on these two or other you may suggest. NO project boats. Turn key if possible. Thanks much, 😀fin
Coto Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 I would do a redfisher unless you are confident all you will do is flats and not cross big open water with the the tailfisher. If not a pounded you will receive for sure.
Coto Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 The older lapstrake bonefishers were, stable, good in a chop and had a decent draft, don't overlook them.
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 Go with the Redfisher. If you were fishing marshes, protected waters, etc. then the tunnel. If the weather turns nasty and you have to make a run across an open bay, tabs down, Redfisher all the way. There was a nice one for sale on Miami's Craigslist for around $9,000. They dropped down to $8,000 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/d/homestead-1999-hewes-bayfisher-16-brand/6901141243.html
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 44 minutes ago, fin-addict said: My understanding and correct me if wrong, tailfisher has a tunnel hull and knock the **** out of you at times. Yes, stay away for use in Charlotte Harbor....you will get a severe beating.... dc
SouthernWake Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, fin-addict said: What about a bay fisher 16 I think this is a good choice. This will still get you off the beach in the summer for tarpon on the right days and run shallow enough to run the bays/flats with out having to take very indirect routes.
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 My mistake, the first link was a Bayfisher. Here is the Redfisher in your price range............. https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/d/pompano-beach-1995-hewes-redfisher-18ft/6893476291.html
SouthernWake Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, MuddyBottomBluz said: My mistake, the first link was a Bayfisher. Here is the Redfisher in your price range............. https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/d/pompano-beach-1995-hewes-redfisher-18ft/6893476291.html “150hp ficht” I’d pass on that one. Had it been carbed it would be a good candidate.
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, SouthernWake said: “150hp ficht” I’d pass on that one. Had it been carbed it would be a good candidate. Agreed, especially if it is a 99! If you can get the boat for a good price < $8,500 and sell the motor with the rebuild papers for around $1,500 and find a good used motor of choice you could walk away with a good boat at or slightly above price range. Honestly, its not the best time of year to buy, however good deals are still out there.
SouthernWake Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, MuddyBottomBluz said: Agreed, especially if it is a 99! If you can get the boat for a good price < $8,500 and sell the motor with the rebuild papers for around $1,500 and find a good used motor of choice you could walk away with a good boat at or slightly above price range. Honestly, its not the best time of year to buy, however good deals are still out there. The injectors might be worth more than the whole motor!
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