Best west coast fishing boat under 80k

[Rain City]

Thanks for the replies, looking at a few options now but strongly considering a brand new Double eagle 206EXT. Mostly do inshore fishing and I like the hull design. Anyone own one or have experience with them?

North Shore Marine was trying to unload a couple 2024's when I was looking. I don't think much had been moving. Might be able to get a "good deal".

 

[dmurph]

107gs ! Seller is nuts!

Not sure what the logic was there. Asking 45k though when you scroll the bottom of the listing

 

[dmurph]

Thanks for the replies, looking at a few options now but strongly considering a brand new Double eagle 206EXT. Mostly do inshore fishing and I like the hull design. Anyone own one or have experience with them?

Those 206 double eagles are a nice looking boat

 

[MikePA]

turn key in that size hard to beat a 23’ Grady

Agreed!

 

[SpringFever2359]

Not sure what the logic was there. Asking 45k though when you scroll the bottom of the listing

That's what seller says they've put into it in "profession updates"

 

[the force]

107gs ! Seller is nuts!

Yeah I thought the same thing…multiple by 0.6

I’ve seen some pretty decently priced Definance boats over the last year, what’s the deal with them are they just a bit more basic?

 

[seabeyond]

Thanks for the replies, looking at a few options now but strongly considering a brand new Double eagle 206EXT. Mostly do inshore fishing and I like the hull design. Anyone own one or have experience with them?

I don't think you can get out the door with a new 206 ready to fish under 80k..... maybe 4 years ago

Not much deck on a 206. A. Nice used one that's been recently gutted and podded offers much more boat/ space imo

 

[Bubba1229]

I don't think you can get out the door with a new 206 ready to fish under 80k..... maybe 4 years ago

Not much deck on a 206. A. Nice used one that's been recently gutted and podded offers much more boat/ space imo

80k was just a ballpark figure. For the right boat can go up. Have had experience with older boats and not wanting to or needing to deal with the problems that inevitably come up with them.

 

[Rain City]

80k was just a ballpark figure. For the right boat can go up. Have had experience with older boats and not wanting to or needing to deal with the problems that inevitably come up with them.

Amen

 

[Samnjoe]

I always recommended buying something bigger than you think you will need. Nothing wrong with a well maintained used boat but you do have to be handy.

 

[Rayvon]

I've owned a 206 DE and found the back deck too small for me.The 185 DE with pedestal seats is better.The cuddy was very good with decent headroom and was well built.If you find one don't go less than 200 HP,it needs it.Good resale.

 

[pescador]

You cannot go wrong with a Grady White 228G. It’s great for west coast and Georgia Straight fishing. Can deal with big water no problem. Has sufficient mass to deal with 3-4 ft seas to feel smooth under higher speeds. The pod keeps you safe fishing in a trailing sea. Big enough to fish 3 guys and feel spacious. Really comfortable on bad rainy weather. Sips fuel at 9 gph at 27 mph (Yam F250). Easily trailerable with a 3/4 ton truck. Had one for 13 years and can tell you had virtually zero issues……ever…..except doing a repower due to the early 2000’s Yam exhaust corrosion problem. Other than that, it was bulletproof. Heavy, good electrical wiring systems, overbuilt hardware, dry and they are desirable in the resale market. You can’t go wrong. There are tons of options out there, but, from experience it’s an awesome boat. Just one mans view.

 

[wolf]

I've owned a 206 DE and found the back deck too small for me.

I dont think yout missing to many boats you have owned by now LOL..
My vote is a 23 hourston there was one for sale not long ago and a great deal... big deck great for 3 or 4 people, trusty seaworthy and cuts big water trouble is finding one.

 

[Rayvon]

You cannot go wrong with a Grady White 228G. It’s great for west coast and Georgia Straight fishing. Can deal with big water no problem. Has sufficient mass to deal with 3-4 ft seas to feel smooth under higher speeds. The pod keeps you safe fishing in a trailing sea. Big enough to fish 3 guys and feel spacious. Really comfortable on bad rainy weather. Sips fuel at 9 gph at 27 mph (Yam F250). Easily trailerable with a 3/4 ton truck. Had one for 13 years and can tell you had virtually zero issues……ever…..except doing a repower due to the early 2000’s Yam exhaust corrosion problem. Other than that, it was bulletproof. Heavy, good electrical wiring systems, overbuilt hardware, dry and they are desirable in the resale market. You can’t go wrong. There are tons of options out there, but, from experience it’s an awesome boat. Just one mans view.

Agree with you,but try and find a good one,you'll look for years on the used market and new is well over his budget.

 

[pescador]

Needs a bit of work to get it into the condition it should be, but, may be worth looking at.

https://www.boatdealers.ca/boats-for-sale/570728/grady-white-228-seafarer-richmond-british-columbia

 

[JohnS]

Hands down a GW232 Gulfstream. By far the biggest 23'er you can get. It's the same size as other brands 25-26'ers. Huge cockpit, livable cuddy. Might be hard to find under 80k though, if you can stretch the budget for one you won't regret it.

John

 

[Doubleheader]

A refitted and podded 23 Hourston is a nice rig, tough to find one done properly. The 232 Grady Gulfstream is a beauty but it’s a heavy tub for a single, 300 is barely enough. You could find a good deal on a turn-key one in the states. Locally good luck, might find a 228 seafarer with an old ox66 2 smoker or a clapped out 4 stroke.
Personally if I was looking for a bc built boat these days I’d only be looking at a Monaro, one with a factory outboard bracket. Seems to be the only manufacturer that builds a boat that doesn’t need to be re-built. They deal with a lot of used sales of their boats too.

 

[JohnS]

A refitted and podded 23 Hourston is a nice rig, tough to find one done properly. The 232 Grady Gulfstream is a beauty but it’s a heavy tub for a single, 300 is barely enough. You could find a good deal on a turn-key one in the states. Locally good luck, might find a 228 seafarer with an old ox66 2 smoker or a clapped out 4 stroke.
Personally if I was looking for a bc built boat these days I’d only be looking at a Monaro, one with a factory outboard bracket. Seems to be the only manufacturer that builds a boat that doesn’t need to be re-built. They deal with a lot of used sales of their boats too.

Monaros are way too narrow, no room on the deck.

 

[trophywife]

Monaros are way too narrow, no room on the deck.

but they slice waves and swells so good. always trade offs for hull designs. a 23 or 25 monaro is plenty of room on deck.

 

[kaelc]

No way anyone is finding an almost new Grady White for close to 80k. Hourston went out of business how many years ago?

You can find an almost new Campion EX 21 at the top of your range. https://www.facebook.com/share/18V7yGX2kX/