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Shawn Braquet · #41 01-20-2010, 11:04 AM

i have a 18 ft nautic star and walked out the door with alum trailer, trolling motor and the 115 hp upgrade for 21k, I love it and yes the 21 or 22 ft would be a smoother ride on the lake, but as a weekend warrior it fits me well and nice on the fuel. I still fish on rough water days just not quite as comfortable but was hard to talk myself into the 10k price difference on the bigger boats.

Jordan · #42 01-20-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray

Yes she does if I don't drop the tabs. It is not a nightmare, in my opinion.
It is only at certain speeds, just above planing speed.

http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/show...t=cobia&page=8

i've fished out of this boat a good bit, its real nice... i wish i could afford one like this... I have a "Wahoo" bay boat... it gets me where i need to go

adamsfence · #43 01-20-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

i have a 18 ft nautic star and walked out the door with alum trailer, trolling motor and the 115 hp upgrade for 21k, I love it and yes the 21 or 22 ft would be a smoother ride on the lake, but as a weekend warrior it fits me well and nice on the fuel. I still fish on rough water days just not quite as comfortable but was hard to talk myself into the 10k price difference on the bigger boats.

this is how i felt wish i would have upgraded to the 115 just for the extra speed. but i have crossed big lake in some pretty rough conditions in my boat. have even took it to near rigs in some rough stuff.....bigger would be smoother i understand but for what i payed i can deal with the rough water consider i only fish every once in a while.....by the way i have a 180vbay blue wave with a 90 suz

fishmaster911 · #44 01-22-2010, 01:12 PM

Hey Shawn Braquet where did u purchase ur boat at? I kinda leaning towards the 18 ft nautic star with the 115!

Nasty · #45 01-22-2010, 09:59 PM

Fishmaster-- something to think about. The Nautic Star 1810 has little walking room. If you will use another icechest for the fish besides the flip flop seat, where will it fit? The insulated storage hatch is way too small for reds/specks. Just a few things I found when I was looking around.

fishmaster911 · #46 01-22-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nasty

Fishmaster-- something to think about. The Nautic Star 1810 has little walking room. If you will use another icechest for the fish besides the flip flop seat, where will it fit? The insulated storage hatch is way too small for reds/specks. Just a few things I found when I was looking around.

good point ! i never thought about that !

Nasty · #47 01-22-2010, 10:30 PM

You need to look for a small boat with some walking room and one that will allow at least a 72 qt icechest to be placed in it. I found the Blue wave 180 V-bay and Blazer bay 1860 had the room when I was researching.

fishmaster911 · #48 01-22-2010, 10:35 PM

i looked at those a lil, but im still not sure ! i got more home work to ! thats y im not rushing. i dont want any regrets !

Nasty · #49 01-22-2010, 10:37 PM

Sounds good! I was looking around for 2 years... just patiently waiting for my boat before pulling the trigger.

fishmaster911 · #50 01-30-2010, 12:00 PM

Does any have any comments on the frontier boats ?

Reel Bender · #51 01-30-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fishmaster911

Does any have any comments on the frontier boats ?

Fished 2 days out of one in Grand Pass area (I thinks thats what it is called). We ran rough water around the islands then went shallow in the coves and trolled. I was very impressed with the boat.

I used to have a Kenner, built by the Kenner Bros. and was excited about fishing out of one of their new boats. Needless to say, I was not dissappointed.

If I was looking to buy a boat that Style the Frontier or Blackjack would be at the top of the list.

The old kenner is now 21 years old and my nephew has taken it over.