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specklED22 · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

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Im getting a new boat and ive decided to make it a bluewave...im looking into the classic or the V-Bay. what does anyone who has ridden in either think of them...Im 22yrs old and think this is a pretty good boat for the money. let me know

rabbit · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:49 pm Post subject:

Depends on if you want to fish shallow or deep. Very Happy

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Bluffer · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:35 pm Post subject:

Bluewaves are to generic in my opinion, good boats but Id rather have a Mosca or Trans cat. Idea

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HOOKER · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:31 pm Post subject:

SHOALWATER!!!!!!!

ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:04 am Post subject:

ive had big boats and little boats,when i was in the navy i use to steer a carrier 4 hours a day.but for the last 7 yrs ive had more fun with mt 16 ft weld craft with a 40 hp tohatsu with just tiller steering.functional.easy to mantain,very cheeeep on zee gas. but it all boils down to what you like.its your boat.mine aint fancy it does 32mph on a good day and im only 15-20 mins behind the big gas guzzlers.and living right here on the water i get to fish the best days.my next will probably be an 18 ft weld craft with a 70.i like drifting in skinny water.
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osolonghorn · Horse Mullet Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 110

You might try the new Mako center consol. Mako makes an awesome boat in any configuration you might want, and the name is widely known. Bass pro shops has plenty of Mako's at really good prices. Another great boat is the Boston Whaler sold here in C>C>. They say you can cut them in half and both halves still float. I've seen the ad on t.v. I think I might like a boat that still floats after tearing out the bottom on an oyster reef, and still being able to limp back to the landing. GOOD LUCK with watever you buy. The best part is all the fun you'll have with it. LONGHORN

putawaywet · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:04 am Post subject:

I've had the same Kenner for 13 yrs..
Same hull design and basically the same configuration as the Blue wave.
I like it because it's a good multipurpose boat. Gets pretty shallow with a jack plate and cavitation plate and I've been out 22 miles in the gulf(with jerry jugs for fuel).
Good workhorse/pack mule. Been loaded down with ice chests, people, dive gear, kayaks, tackle and gas. Still performed well.
I like Shallow sports for skinny water and lots of gear.
For extreme skinny water you can't beat a commercial skiff with a jet drive out board.
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FlakMan · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

Dargel Skout 170 w/ a good Suzuki 4 Cycle motor is a great combination for our area.

the troutman · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 316

Lots of good boats on the market, depends on your pocketbook and what you want to do with the boat. Bluewaves are a good multi-purpose boat and are not expensive compared to others. They won't run as shallow as some but give a good ride in chop. All boats are a trade-off, just got to figure out what it is you want and what style of fishing you prefer.
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Uncle D · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:15 am Post subject:

I haven't time to read other replies but you first must decide what you will be useing the boat for.

FB PHIL · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 455

I have owned a 19' Explorer (tunnel) for the last 9 yrs and have used it less and less as I got older and gas got more expensive. It is a dry, good riding boat, but slow and is a gas hog. Before this boat I owned an 18' Stoner which was fast, roomy, and economical to run long distances, like to the land cut, even with a 140 hp motor. Unfortunately, it would be extremely rough whenever you ran straight into any wind and waves. It had hydraulic trim tabs that were great for tuning your ride no matter what you were carrying. It got wood rot in the transom. Hope this helps you decide. P.S. A neighbor of mine had an 18' blue Wave and I remember eating a bunch of water riding back from the Landcut as a passenger(which isn't good in the winter).

RPool · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:25 am Post subject:

Well, to answer your question, I would go with the classic. I owned a 22' classic and ran it all over the lagoon, CC bay, Baffin and the land cut. It is a good ride and a dry one if trimmed correctly. It will not give you access to all areas of the Laguna and is rather heavy when (not "if") you stick it. There are better alternatives for the Corpus area (I went to a Majek 20V and love it), but that wasn't your question. The V model will restrict your access too much, in my opinion, but again, it all depends upon your usage.

O.B. · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject:

Don't do it. you'll regret it. Bluewave boats are too heavy and underpowered. Do some research on a majek texas skiff or shoalwater sport 16. Just my opinion.

michael · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject: Pathfinder

I love my 2200v pathfinder with a 150 trp
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Gib · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject: bluewave

I have never owned a blue wave, but have been in them several times over the years.

The friends that HAD them became frustrated because all the "small things", i.e. latches, hinges, etc. will continously breaking.

Still, a boat can be a lot of fun and there is work to be done on them from time to time, but the more careful "gentle" in the water with her, the longer she goes with little or no trouble.