can I get some opinions on some of these boats/motors

[bayouXpress]

without starting a pee pee match.. just wanted to get some opinions on the following.. Looking at purchasing a used boat this year and finding lots of deals that fit what i'm looking for..
19-20ft with a 200 would like 2004-2006 year.. These are the boats that fall in my price range..

Blazer
Stratos
Skeeter
Triton

i currently own a 2 stroke yammi and never had a lick of problems. What are some likes/dislikes of the yammi and mercs in those years..

anything I should be aware of? known problems issues, etc..

[LarryP]

Blazer - Good boat if it has been taken care of.
Stratos - Good boat but will stress crack in rough water( I have owned one)
Skeeter - Turd, Just ask Tiimmaahh and Roger
Triton - Turd due to quality issues over and over and over. Just go read the Triton board.

These are just my opinions. Not that it matters.

[bayoubullet]

i know of a clean red/white bullet w/225 yammie phase 3. its in texas... it used to be mine

[JOHN202]

All the boats listed are good boats depending on how well they were kept. I run Blazer myself and think they are great boats, but no matter what you go with i can't express enough how much a boat with warranty will be the better deal.
If you have not priced power heads they are very expensive to replace and rebuild.If you would say what your price range is it may help others give their opinions.

[timmaahh12]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by pijman &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Blazer - Good boat if it has been taken care of.
Stratos - Good boat but will stress crack in rough water( I have owned one)
Skeeter - BEST BOAT MADE, Just ask Tiimmaahh and Roger :thumbup2:
Triton - Turd due to quality issues over and over and over. Just go read the Triton board.

These are just my opinions. Not that it matters. </td></tr></table>

[LarryP]

[coolcajun]

After fishing as a co-angler in BFL and weekend series I have ridden in just about every brand. So I will answer this as my opinion ( which means nothing ).

Blazer- was not impressed. It is narrow on front deck. I would just get a Bullet if you want the speed.

Stratos - The best ride ut of the ones mentioned and a good fishing platform. Seat are comfortable but not high quality.

Skeeter - The best fishing decks of any boat. But not the best ride.

Triton - nothing bad to say besides the well talked about chine walk. Make a hour run and you will be worn out fight the wheel.

[Gun Runner]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bayouXpress &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">without starting a pee pee match.. just wanted to get some opinions on the following.. Looking at purchasing a used boat this year and finding lots of deals that fit what i'm looking for..
19-20ft with a 200 would like 2004-2006 year.. These are the boats that fall in my price range..

Blazer
Stratos
Skeeter
Triton

i currently own a 2 stroke yammi and never had a lick of problems. What are some likes/dislikes of the yammi and mercs in those years..

anything I should be aware of? known problems issues, etc..

</td></tr></table>Thats the one thing we have alot of , OPIONS !!!!!!! Id go with a Stratos out of all of those boats just buy picking the Brand name . But If I was buying , I would go and get the best deal on the best taken care of boat that I liked and suited my needs !!!! AND I WOULDNT BUY A DAMN SKITTER !!!!!!!!

[hookem175]

Sounds like that red triton I have for sale would fit ya well, and with a 2009 motor, theres still plenty warranty left. $15,500


Modified by hookem175 at 5:39 PM 1/11/2011

[jigginjeff]

Shop price if your not sold on a certain boat. Both motors are great motors, yamaha and mercury. Ive had both. Motor warranty is worth alot. I would have never shopped Bee Line to be honest with you, but I ran across a steal, gave them an honest look for once and I love it a hell of alot better than the Skeeter I had. Anyone that talks about chine walk dont know how to drive a boat that will run on the pad. Out of the ones you mentioned, I like the Strat the best. Good luck and if I find a deal I will let you know.

[Rebel1]

The one with the most motor warranty and the one YOU like is the best.

[RogerR]

Blazer - Good boat if it has been taken care of.
Stratos - Good boat but will stress crack in rough water( I have owned one)
Skeeter - BEST BOAT MADE, Just ask Tiimmaahh and Roger :thumbup2:
Triton - Turd due to quality issues over and over and over. Just go read the Triton board.

These are just my opinions. Not that it matters.

[toledo freak]

what is your price range? and if you have specific questions IM me

[FLIPPINB]

Go with the skeeter are triton, you won't be dissapointed.... I do have a 20x hp with a 250 pro xs I'll sell

[bayouXpress]

for this go round, i'm trying to keep it under 20K. one of the better deals I've seen was 05 Triton TR196 w/ 05 merc optimax 200 for 17.5.. dual axle trailer, dual console, garaged, etc.. at this price i could upgrade electronics and install a talon..
I've looked at every boat for sale on this forum and several others.. Just to see whats available on the average prices.

[DOUGMCGEEFTD]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by pijman &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Blazer - Good boat if it has been taken care of.
Stratos - Good boat but will stress crack in rough water( I have owned one)
Skeeter - Turd, Just ask Tiimmaahh and Roger
Triton - Turd due to quality issues over and over and over. Just go read the Triton board.

These are just my opinions. Not that it matters. </td></tr></table>

I agree with his comments for the most part as much as i hate to agree with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bayouXpress]

should i be worried about chine walk on the tritons?

[jigginjeff]

No. Any boat worth having will chine walk. Its easy to learn to drive it and once you do it wont wear you out like others have said. Matter of fact its much more fun to drive. Usually someone with a Skeeter will tell you crap like that cause they're so slow they dont run on the pad like other boats. I dont like Tritons, but its a personal preference thing for me.

[Gun Runner]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bayouXpress &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">should i be worried about chine walk on the tritons?</td></tr></table>Anything that "fast" is gonna chine walk a lil , but with a lil seat time in just about any boat most of the chine will go away !!!! Now Ive never driven a Triton , but I hear the older ones walked a lil more than the newer ones , and thats because they were faster . But that aint nutn you cant learn to eliminate with a lil seat time . I repeat , thats what I hear on a Triton , cuz Ive never even ridden in one ( because there junk) !!!!!! LOL just jokin !!!!

[hookem175]

No. Nothing to worry about. Come ride to Chackbay, and we could go take ole red for a spin.