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2007 Buyer's Guide - Inshore Fishing Boats

January 9, 2007

Inshore fishing boats today are all about versatility. A well-designed boat should be able to be used for fishing a wide variety of species, whether they're located in salt water or fresh water. Most have a variable deadrise hull with a relatively flat deadrise at the stern and sharper entry that gives them good performance in chop, but still allows them to run shallow. Angler comfort, rod storage capability and large livewells are prime requirements. 

ALUMACRAFT
(507) 931-1050
www.alumacraft.com

Pro 175
LOA: 17'5"
Beam: 7'4"
Weight: 1,200 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
Maximum HP: 90

BOSTON WHALER
(386) 428 - 0057
www.bostonwhaler.com

190 Montauk

LOA: 19'
Beam: 8'
Weight: 1,900 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $28,174
(w/115-hp Mercury EXLPT
4-stroke and trailer)
Maximum HP: 115

200 Dauntless
LOA: 20'6"
Beam: 8'5"
Weight: 2,400 lbs.
Fuel: 75 gal.
Base Price: $44,488
(w/150-hp Mercury OptiMax
2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 175

CENTURY
(850) 769-0311
www.centuryboats.com

1701 CC
LOA: 17'2"
Beam: 7'2"
Weight: 1,800 lbs.
Fuel: 35.8 gal.
Base Price: $24,270
(w/115-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 115

2001 CC
LOA: 20'2"
Beam: 8'3"
Weight: 2,300 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $35,790
(w/150-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 150

2102 Inshore
LOA: 21'8"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,000 lbs.
Fuel: 55 gal.
Base Price: $41,502
(w/225-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 225

CHAMPION
(615) 494-2090
www.championboats.com

183 CX
LOA: 18'3"
Beam: 7'9"
Weight: 1,700 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $26,610
(w/115-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 150

190 Elite
LOA: 18'8"
Beam: 7'8.5"
Weight: 1,700 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $34,060
(w/150-hp Mercury EFI 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 200

200 Elite
LOA: 19'8"
Beam: 7'11"
Weight: TBD
Fuel: TBD
Base Price: $44,185
(w/200-hp Yamaha VZ)
Maximum HP: 225

Crestliner1600FishHawkSCCRESTLINER
(320) 632-6686
www.crestliner.com

1600 Fish Hawk SC
LOA: 16'
Beam: 7'3"
Weight: 880 lbs.
Fuel: 23 gal.
Base Price: $13,495
(w/50-hp Mercury ELPTO and trailer)
Maximum HP: 75

1700 Fish Hawk SC
LOA: 17'2"
Beam: 7'7"
Weight: 1,100 lbs.
Fuel: 30 gal.
Base Price: $17,495
(w/90-hp Mercury ELPTO)
Maximum HP: 115

CX19 Bass Boat
LOA: 18'9"
Beam: 7'6"
Weight: 1,250 lbs.
Fuel: 22 gal.
Base Price: $18,795
(w/90-hp Mercury ELPTO and trailer)
Maximum HP: 135

G3
(800) 588-9787
www.g3boats.com

Angler V 172 F
LOA: 17'2"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 1,550 lbs.
Fuel: 33 gal.
Base Price: $19,295
(w/70-hp Yamaha 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 115

Eagle 180
LOA: 17'8"
Beam: 7'1"
Weight: 1,100 lbs.
Fuel: 21 gal.
Base Price $18,195
(w/70-hp Yamaha 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 115

KEY WEST
(843) 873-0112
www.keywestboatsinc.com

176CC
LOA: 17'7"
Beam: 7'4"
Weight: 1,300 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $21,200
(w/90-hp Yamaha 4-stroke)
Maximum HP: 140

LOWE
(417) 532-9101
www.lowe.com

190 Stinger
LOA: 18'8"
Beam: 7'1"
Weight: 1,400 lbs.
Fuel: 20 gal.
Base Price: $16,495
(w/90-hp Mercury 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 115

195 Stinger

LOA: 18'8"
Beam: 7'1"
Weight: 1,400 lbs.
Fuel: 20 gal.
Base Price: $16,495
(w/90-hp Mercury 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 115

LUND
(218) 385-2235
www.lundboats.com

2010 Pro Guide
LOA: 20'2"
Beam: 7'6"
Weight: 1,440 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $27,080
(w/90-hp Mercury OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

MAKO
(888) 434-7487
www.mako-boats.com

184 CC
LOA: 18'4"
Beam: 8'2"
Weight: 1,800 lbs.
Fuel: 56 gal.
Base Price: $19,395
(w/115-hp Mercury EXLPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 150

NITRO
(866) 487-2253
www.nitroboats.com

Z9
LOA: 21'
Beam: 8'
Weight: 1,919 lbs.
Fuel: 65 gal.
Base Price: $45,650
(w/225-hp Mercury OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 275

PATHFINDER
(888) SHALLOW
www.pathfinder.com

2200 XL
LOA: 21'10"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,615 lbs.
Base Price: $38,714
(w/150-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 250

PRINCECRAFT
(800) 395-8858
www.princecraft.com

Pro 176
LOA: 17'6"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 1,400 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $24,639
(w/90-hp Mercury EXLPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 150

SP 176 SE
LOA: 17'6"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 1,435 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $28,018
(w/115-hp Mercury EXLPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 150

Pro 186
LOA: 18'6"
Beam: 7'11"
Weight: 1,490 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $26,868
(w/115-hp Mercury EXLPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

SP 186 SE
LOA: 18'6"
Beam: 7'11"
Weight: 1,525 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $33,220
(w/135-hp Mercury XL OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

Pro 206
LOA: 20'
Beam: 8'3"
Weight: 1,490 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $34,520
(w/135-hp Mercury XL OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 225

Pro 207
LOA: 20'
Beam: 8'4"
Weight: 1,820 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $36,516
(w/135-hp Mercury XL OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 225

SP 206 SE
LOA: 20'
Beam: 8'3"
Weight: 1,840 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $37,575
(w/150-hp Mercury XL OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 225

SP 207 SE
LOA: 20'
Beam: 8'4"
Weight: 1,850 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $39,570
(w/150-hp Mercury XL OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 225


POLAR KRAFT
(888) 463-3739
www.polarkraft.com

V 186 SC
LOA: 18'6"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 1,184 lbs.
Fuel: 27 gal.
Base Price: $20,720
(w/90-hp Yamaha TRL)
Maximum HP: 115

MV 2096 XCC
LOA: 20'4"
Beam: 8'
Weight: 1,492 lbs.
Fuel: 27 gal.
Base Price: $19,290
(w/90-hp Yamaha TXR)
Maximum HP: 140

PRO CRAFT

(866) 487-2253
www.procraftboats.com

Pro 176 DC
LOA: 17'4"
Beam: 7'1"
Weight: 1,301 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $20,022
(w/90-hp Mercury ELPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 135

Pro 186 DC
LOA: 18'2"
Beam: 7'5"
Weight: 1,575 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $22,116
(w/115-hp Mercury ELPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

Ranger1860AnglerRANGER
(800) 373-BOAT
www.rangerboats.com

170VS
LOA: 17'
Beam: 7'
Weight: 1,270 lbs.
Fuel: 25 gal.
Base Price: $19,450
(w/90-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 115

1760 Angler
LOA: 17'6"
Beam: 7'11"
Weight: 1,775 lbs.
Fuel: 28 gal.
Base Price: $26,615
(w/115-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 130

183 Ghost
LOA: 18'3"
Beam: 7'1"
Weight: 1,050 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $34,970
(w/150-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 150

1860 Angler
LOA: 18'6"
Beam: 8'2"
Weight: 1,790 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $32,020
(w/150-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 175

188 Intracoastal
LOA: 18'8"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 1,550 lbs. (single console)
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $33,690
(w/150-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 175

Scout221WinyahBaySCOUT
(843) 821-0068
www.scoutboats.com

221 Winyah Bay
LOA: 22'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 1,850 lbs.
Fuel: 65 gal.
Base Price: $40,023
(w/150-hp Yamaha TXR)
Maximum HP: 250

SEA HUNT
(803) 755-6539
www.seahuntboats.com

BX 21 T
LOA: 20'6"
Beam: 8'3"
Weight: 2,100 lbs.
Fuel: 58 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
(w/150-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 200

SKEETER
(903) 984-0541
www.skeeterboats.com

ZX225
LOA: 20'2"
Beam: 7'10"
Weight: 1,710 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $49,921
(w/225-hp Yamaha VZ)
Maximum HP: 225

SMOKERCRAFT
(574) 831-2103
www.smokercraft.com

171 Pro Angler
LOA: 16'8"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 1,180 lbs.
Fuel: 24 gal.
Base Price: $18,700
(w/90-hp Mercury 2-stroke ELPT)
Maximum HP: 135

STRATOS
877-9STRATOS
www.stratosboats.com

176XT
LOA: 17'6"
Beam: 7'
Weight: 1,200 lbs.
Fuel: 23 gal.
Base Price: $12,995
(w/50-hp Yamaha TLR and trailer)
Maximum HP: 75

SYLVAN
(574) 831-2950
www.sylvanmarine.com

1700 Expedition Sport
LOA: 17'1"
Beam: 7'7"
Weight: 1,220 lbs.
Fuel: 24 gal.
Base Price: $23,250
(w/115-hp Yamaha TLR)
Maximum HP: 135

TRITON
(888) 887-4866
www.tritonboats.com

TC 17
LOA: 17'
Beam: 7'1"
Weight: 930 lbs.
Fuel: 12 gal.
Base Price: $16,251
(w/50-hp Mercury ELPTO)
Maximum HP: 75

20X2
LOA: 20'6"
Beam: 7'10"
Weight: 1,840 lbs.
Fuel: 53 gal.
Base Price: $49,739
(w/225-hp Mercury Pro XS and rebate)
Maximum HP: 250

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