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Boat Information

OwnerMTPOCKITS
Boat TypeCenter Console
Manufacturer and ModelHYDRA SPORTS
Year2004
Length23 feet
HullFiberglass
Fuel TypeGas
Engines1


Additional Information / Boat Review:

Engine Manufacturer, Model, and Horsepower Rating:

YAMAHA OX66 200 HP, 19 PITCH PROP
What do you like and dislike about the engine(s)?

I LIKE THE FUEL INJECTION, FAST START, VERY LITTLE SMOKE, NOT A PROBLEM. FUEL MILAGE IS OK, DISLIKES NONE YEAT.
What type trailer do you have and what do you like and dislike about it?

PERFORMANCE TRAILER, SPECIAL MADE, DISK BRAKES, TORK AXLES, PULLS REAL NICE
Is this boat trailerable and if so what type vehicle, at minimum, would you recommend to adequately pull this rig?

BOAT , MOTOR, TRAILER, FULL OF GAS , FOOD AND TACKLE, UNIT WEIGHS 5680 LBS. YOU DO NEED A GOOD TOW TRUCK TO PULL THIS RIG.
How much fuel does the boat hold and what is its approximate range?

2
Describe the ride and handling in moderate chop and in rough water:

RIDE IS VERY GOOD IN 3' OR LESS, VERY DRY, I BELEAVE WEIGHT OF THE BOAT BEING AS HEAVY AS IT IS , THAT HELPS THE RIDE. ALSO IT WILL FLOAT IN 12" OF WATER WITH THE MOTOR UP.
If applicable, what type of fishing would you say this rig is best suited for and why?

IT IS ALL YOU NEED FOR WHERE I FISH, SHALLOW WATER GROUPER 20-30 FOOT RANGE, AND FLATS FISHING IN 12" OF WATER.
IT IS REALY A ALL ROUND BOAT BELEAVE IT OR NOT.
Describe the layout of the boat including storage, live wells, lockers and so on:

ANCHOR LOCKER UP FRONT, NEXT IS A VERY LARGE STORAGE LOCKER, THAN THE FISHBOX, IN FRONT OF THE CONSOLE THERE IS ANOTHER LOCKER DOWN UNDER, YOU CAN JUST ABOUT PUT EVERYTHING YOU OWN IN THERE.
NOW FOR THE REAR, THERE ARE TWO BAIT WELLS, A REAR FOLD DOWN SEAT IN FRONT OF THE MOTOR, CENTER CONSOLE IS VERY NICE, CUSTOM LEANING POST, FACTORY T-TOP TOP NOTCH, ROD STRAGE LOCKER WILL HOLD 8 RODS, TOTAL AMOUNT OF RODS YOU CAN CARRY WITH YOU 24 TOTAL ROD HOLDER.
How has the rig held up over time?

2 YEAR AND LOOKS BRAND NEW.
What are some things that you find exceptional about this boat?

THIS BOAT IS WELL PLANNED OUT, ITS NOT A FLATS BOAT, BAY BOAT, OR OFF SHORE BOAT. IT IS A HIYBREAD OF ALL OF THEM. IT DOES THEM ALL VERY NICELY.
What are some things you do not like about this boat?

NOTHING YEAT, BUT IM SURE ILL FIND SOMETHING.
Do you know of another manufacturer that makes this same boat under a different name?

NOT THE SAME BOAT, BUT VERY CLOSE IS THE RANGER BAYRANGER PLUS ADD 10.000 MORE.
Would you buy this boat again or recommend it to a friend?

YES I WOULD
What would you say this boat is worth in its current condition?

47000.00 TO REPLACE IT FOR SURE.
What other boat would you have bought for roughly the same money if you had it to do over again and why?

RANGER BAYRANGER, BAYSCOUT, PATHFINDER ALL 23-24 FOOT.
Add any other details or comments you think people should know about this boat if they are considering buying one like it:

VERY SOLID, THIS BOAT IS A CADDY ON THE WATER.



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