Boat Shows and Photos - SeaHunter 37 and Bahama 37

I couldn't make it to the Fort Lauderdale show for family reasons and wanted to look hard at both boats. Does anyone have any pictures or comments from what they were able to see? I've read the other posts about cracks and transoms, and just wondering if any of those comments relate to these boats. I'm sure the Bahama is first class, and the Sea Hunter seems nice too, but concerned with resale value and quality as pricing seems to be a better value. You get what you pay for? I have a 31' Jupiter now and looking to upgrade. Thanks

both boats looked really nice, I seem to like the Bahama more, we are looking into a Bahama 41 and moving up from the Intrepid. Both boats will make you overly happy though.

i was on the bahama 41, and it is a beast.

No pictures of the Bahama 37 ?

When you go to sell it , which one will hold the value more?

There is a build post on here about a SH 37.

I couldn't make it to the Fort Lauderdale show for family reasons and wanted to look hard at both boats. Does anyone have any pictures or comments from what they were able to see? I've read the other posts about cracks and transoms, and just wondering if any of those comments relate to these boats. I'm sure the Bahama is first class, and the Sea Hunter seems nice too, but concerned with resale value and quality as pricing seems to be a better value. You get what you pay for? I have a 31' Jupiter now and looking to upgrade. Thanks

Are u aware of the price difference between the two? The bahama is a nice boat but the price is absurd. Personallly, I'd go for the seahunter or check out the freeman 33 or Mamba 350 cats if u don't want trips.

Yes, big difference in price I know, and neither has been around very long, although Bahama has Venture people and Henley with great reputation. I need to go ride the SeaHunter, but was curious what others thought.

37 Bahama was $317 no electronics. If you have the coin no other boat out there will match it fit and finish and innovative designs.

37 Bahama was $317 no electronics. If you have the coin no other boat out there will match it fit and finish and innovative designs.


It is a very nice boat, but also check out the 39 NorTech for fit and finish..and innovative designs..price comparable.

Love the nortech but little different setups.

the bow rise on the 37 is bad. Unless you are very tall you wont see much when u start. Maybe the SH guys have improved that with props or other mods, but i felt it to be too much. The Bahama is waaaay expensive. The interior layout of the 37SH is very clean and simple....rigging is above average. Personally i dont like the lines of the 37SH and thought there was some bow lift at high speed with the trip Yamaha 350's and it felt unstable. Again my test ride was one of the first. Im sure they have tweaked it. You wont be able to trailer it very easily cuz the bow is so wide.

37 Bahama was $317 no electronics. If you have the coin no other boat out there will match it fit and finish and innovative designs.


who has a picture? Bahama doesn't even have it on their website last time I checked....

Consider the 340 Sea Vee.

Consider the 340 Sea Vee.



I am! ;)

I just saw a 2010 Venture 34 Cuddy on YW for $139k with power... freekin steal, check that also...

You can get a 39 Sea Vee for less than the 37 Bahama and its a bad ass boat. why pay more?

the 41 bahama may be the best laid out boat, would be a great Ledge boat. Last year we talked about moving up to a bigger boat. We have a 36 YF and love the product, but like the Bahama a lot too. The 41 Bahama was more than the 42 YF and with the YF you got a small cabin and Generator, had we pulled the trigger we would have gone with the 42 YF. In the end, we decided to keep what we have and enjoy it. The bahama boat may be the best finised boat I've ever seen, but the price is IMO is way off the chart.

Good Luck.

the bow rise on the 37 is bad. Unless you are very tall you wont see much when u start. Maybe the SH guys have improved that with props or other mods, but i felt it to be too much. The Bahama is waaaay expensive. The interior layout of the 37SH is very clean and simple....rigging is above average. Personally i dont like the lines of the 37SH and thought there was some bow lift at high speed with the trip Yamaha 350's and it felt unstable. Again my test ride was one of the first. Im sure they have tweaked it. You wont be able to trailer it very easily cuz the bow is so wide.

Just wondering, is there anything that you like about Seahunter?

Since your family has one, why not tell us who are not that familar with it how it would stack up against the Bahama or SeaVee. Admittedly, I'm not familar with it other than the website review. It does appear to have nice lines. :)

I am asking Dr. Todd if there is anything he likes about Seahunter. In his initial posts regarding Seahunter, he cannot say enough good things about Seahunter, from the boat itself, to the customer service, to the ownership. Now that he no longer owns one, he is not as complimentary. Wondering why the inconsistencies all of a sudden. As for my 35, I love it. But that is a very subjective point of view.

After seeing both, I'd take the Bahama 37 over the SeaHunter 37 any day. A lot more room on the Bahama 37.

After seeing both, I'd take the Bahama 37 over the SeaHunter 37 any day. A lot more room on the Bahama 37.

I'd probably TAKE the Bahama 37 over the SeaHunter 37 if someone were to give it to me but if I had to spend the same amount of money I'd much rather have a SeaHunter 37, a new Ford F350 to tow it, a Yellowfin 24 bay boat and a few thousand gallons of gas to go along with it all.

I couldn't make it to the Fort Lauderdale show for family reasons and wanted to look hard at both boats. Does anyone have any pictures or comments from what they were able to see? I've read the other posts about cracks and transoms, and just wondering if any of those comments relate to these boats. I'm sure the Bahama is first class, and the Sea Hunter seems nice too, but concerned with resale value and quality as pricing seems to be a better value. You get what you pay for? I have a 31' Jupiter now and looking to upgrade. Thanks

I think Bahama is in a class of its own including the price tag.If you want to compare another boat with the Bahama i dont think the Sea Hunter should be included in the conversation.You probably should be lookin at Yellowfin,Sea Vee,Intrepid and maybe Contender.Dont get me wrong the Sea Hunter is a nice boat just not in the class of these others.I forgot about Invincible.All of these boats are badass i wish i were in your shoes.Nothin better than boat shoppin

All of these are personal opinions, but I do not agree with you in the least that SH is not in the same class as the other boats mentioned. Considering ride, fit, finish, construction, and customer service I would put SH up against any of those boats.

All of these are personal opinions, but I do not agree with you in the least that SH is not in the same class as the other boats mentioned. Considering ride, fit, finish, construction, and customer service I would put SH up against any of those boats.

I agree. SH makes a top notch boat and the price can't be beat. Previous post makes SH sound like a cape horn.

I agree. SH makes a top notch boat and the price can't be beat. Previous post makes SH sound like a cape horn.

now that you mention it

2011 Sea Hunter 37cc with Forward Seating Triple Yamaha f300

Looks a bit SeaVee'ish. :o

Looks a bit SeaVee'ish. :o

I was thinking that it also looks a bit like the non-step hull Contender 33T in profile and the bow looks like a Jupiter or Venture. It is getting kinda hard to keep track of all of these big bad center consoles that folks are building down in South Florida.

Well if you want to compare i have jupiter and sea vee right next to me in Palm Beach Gardens and after comparing we can talk price and you will see why Sea Hunter Cant build enough boats to keep up with the demand.

are there any fish boxes in the cockpit? pretty boat an impressive performance from what i've read. one of the best consoles i've seen. also read about visibility being an issue - is this just w/the f350s?

yeah about a 1500 quart box

Boat ran fantastic 1/2 fuel 5 guys toped out at 66mph can probly 1-2 mph out of it but its a brand new boat burning 77gph
visabilty is great and hole shot was impressive i stand 5'9 and never not once had a problem seeing over the bow and for fish boxs the are massive this is a big boat with the 11' beam

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I would have to disagree with Rod27's comments as a very satisfied customer.
The customer service has been nothing short of excellent by Ralph and team. I would put the ride of my 35 up against a YF 34, Pursuit 34, Sea Vee 34, all of which I sea trialed back to back to back in Miami through gov't cut on the same day before I selected the SH based on the ride. I believe the SH rides better than any of the other boats in the 34-35 foot range.
All of these are personal opinions and as my wife's grandmother used to say "every crow thinks theirs is the blackest".

I would put the ride of my 35 up against a YF 34, Pursuit 34, Sea Vee 34, all of which I sea trialed back to back to back in Miami through gov't cut on the same day before I selected the SH based on the ride. I believe the SH rides better than any of the other boats in the 34-35 foot range.


You missed the 33T and the Invincible which like the YF is stepped, so the ride would be completly different from the deep V's!

I love the seahunter boarding ladder.

What's different with the boarding ladder? Is it better than a side door? Also, I've noticed with the full top on some that the holes for rods are only on one side - why? - or was it just the lighting/picture.

Since your family has one, why not tell us who are not that familar with it how it would stack up against the Bahama or SeaVee. Admittedly, I'm not familar with it other than the website review. It does appear to have nice lines. :)

I saw a Sea Hunter in Bimini and I didnt like the look. Had a "boxy" commercial appearance but thats just me.

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As for customer service ralph and the factory are great and now with dealer service and warranty work with plantation boat mart in palm beach and Key largo.
They have really stepped it up. And for resale now working with a large dealer the name Sea Hunter will get the national advertisement and that will bring value to the product because we know once you ride the boat see the craftsman ship and meet the factory and dealer service that alone is worth its weigth in gold.
These are completely custom boats at a fair price built by guys who have a passion and know how as with all of thier boats they really take the time and do thier home work but they are also willing to listen to any imput and work with everyone to get thier customers what they are looking for in a boat.

I saw a 40 last week in Fort Pierce with trip Suzukis. Looked like a very nice rig for sure. Looked very well built, and layout is very nice. As many have mentioned, they seemed to have taken some of the best ideas from other builders and rolled into one nice package. I am finally going to see the 37 in person next week. With trip 300 Yamahas, Eddie Leon from Plantation Boat Mart says they got a top end of about 68 mph, and at cruise it's getting like 1.5 gpm. Very impressive performance comes from 8 layers of kevlar to the rubrail! I can't wait to see how it performs!

Access in the bilge is the best of all boats that I have seen, and generally the boats are easy to service. This is very important if you plan on keeping the boat longer than a few years. To me simple well thought out design with large fish boxes and lots of bait well capacities make for a great fish boat. The boat sells at a very reasonable price. What’s not to like?

John

I finally got a chance to see the 37 in person on Monday, and was very impressed. Boat is laid out very well, and with forward bow seating, makes for great family-compromise. The 11 foot beam makes this thing huge! The cockpit is awesome and even would have room for a separate rocket launcher or fighting chair if you were so inclined. I noticed that when you sit on the rear-facing seat of a 36' Yellowfin, your feet can touch the rear live well. On this thing, you can't come close to reaching the stern while seated. Needless to say, cockpit was great for fishing. This model has 3x 300 Yamahas and it really moves. Quick start out of the hole, and very little if any bow rise. I know some people mentioned that was a problem, but not on this set-up. I'm 6'2 and had no trouble at all, but the guy driving was 5' 8" and he could see just fine. The boat hit 65 mph in the Intracoastal and the thing tacks like its on rails or something. Unbelievable the way hugged the ocean as we turned hard over at 45 plus mph! We hit Lake Worth Inlet with 20-25 knots out of the NW - not a day I usually be fishing anyway. We didn't venture to far offshore because of that wind, but I wanted to see how she did going right into it. Turn North and put the tabs down and ran 40 mph right into the 4-6 head sea very comfortably. Got a little wet, but with 20-25 knots of breeze, I think almost any boat would. Anyway, overall I was very impressed and am seriously considering trading up from my 31 Jupiter! My friends are all Yellowfin guys and telling me to get the 36', but Plantation Boat Mart is offering me a trade on the Jupiter which is something Wiley can't match. We'll see. Thanks for all the good comments from THT members.

I finally got a chance to see the 37 in person on Monday, and was very impressed. Boat is laid out very well, and with forward bow seating, makes for great family-compromise. The 11 foot beam makes this thing huge! The cockpit is awesome and even would have room for a separate rocket launcher or fighting chair if you were so inclined. I noticed that when you sit on the rear-facing seat of a 36' Yellowfin, your feet can touch the rear live well. On this thing, you can't come close to reaching the stern while seated. Needless to say, cockpit was great for fishing. This model has 3x 300 Yamahas and it really moves. Quick start out of the hole, and very little if any bow rise. I know some people mentioned that was a problem, but not on this set-up. I'm 6'2 and had no trouble at all, but the guy driving was 5' 8" and he could see just fine. The boat hit 65 mph in the Intracoastal and the thing tacks like its on rails or something. Unbelievable the way hugged the ocean as we turned hard over at 45 plus mph! We hit Lake Worth Inlet with 20-25 knots out of the NW - not a day I usually be fishing anyway. We didn't venture to far offshore because of that wind, but I wanted to see how she did going right into it. Turn North and put the tabs down and ran 40 mph right into the 4-6 head sea very comfortably. Got a little wet, but with 20-25 knots of breeze, I think almost any boat would. Anyway, overall I was very impressed and am seriously considering trading up from my 31 Jupiter! My friends are all Yellowfin guys and telling me to get the 36', but Plantation Boat Mart is offering me a trade on the Jupiter which is something Wiley can't match. We'll see. Thanks for all the good comments from THT members.


Good luck! Please post up if you take delivery of one! I own a Henley built boat and I cannot say enough good things about its design setup and rigging... this 36-39 foot space with trip 300s is optimal and I am sure this Bahama will be NO different!

I finally got a chance to see the 37 in person on Monday, and was very impressed. Boat is laid out very well, and with forward bow seating, makes for great family-compromise. The 11 foot beam makes this thing huge! The cockpit is awesome and even would have room for a separate rocket launcher or fighting chair if you were so inclined. I noticed that when you sit on the rear-facing seat of a 36' Yellowfin, your feet can touch the rear live well. On this thing, you can't come close to reaching the stern while seated. Needless to say, cockpit was great for fishing. This model has 3x 300 Yamahas and it really moves. Quick start out of the hole, and very little if any bow rise. I know some people mentioned that was a problem, but not on this set-up. I'm 6'2 and had no trouble at all, but the guy driving was 5' 8" and he could see just fine. The boat hit 65 mph in the Intracoastal and the thing tacks like its on rails or something. Unbelievable the way hugged the ocean as we turned hard over at 45 plus mph! We hit Lake Worth Inlet with 20-25 knots out of the NW - not a day I usually be fishing anyway. We didn't venture to far offshore because of that wind, but I wanted to see how she did going right into it. Turn North and put the tabs down and ran 40 mph right into the 4-6 head sea very comfortably. Got a little wet, but with 20-25 knots of breeze, I think almost any boat would. Anyway, overall I was very impressed and am seriously considering trading up from my 31 Jupiter! My friends are all Yellowfin guys and telling me to get the 36', but Plantation Boat Mart is offering me a trade on the Jupiter which is something Wiley can't match. We'll see. Thanks for all the good comments from THT members.

His name is Wylie not Wiley.

Good luck with your purchase.

I finally got a chance to see the 37 in person on Monday, and was very impressed. Boat is laid out very well, and with forward bow seating, makes for great family-compromise. The 11 foot beam makes this thing huge! The cockpit is awesome and even would have room for a separate rocket launcher or fighting chair if you were so inclined. I noticed that when you sit on the rear-facing seat of a 36' Yellowfin, your feet can touch the rear live well. On this thing, you can't come close to reaching the stern while seated. Needless to say, cockpit was great for fishing. This model has 3x 300 Yamahas and it really moves. Quick start out of the hole, and very little if any bow rise. I know some people mentioned that was a problem, but not on this set-up. I'm 6'2 and had no trouble at all, but the guy driving was 5' 8" and he could see just fine. The boat hit 65 mph in the Intracoastal and the thing tacks like its on rails or something. Unbelievable the way hugged the ocean as we turned hard over at 45 plus mph! We hit Lake Worth Inlet with 20-25 knots out of the NW - not a day I usually be fishing anyway. We didn't venture to far offshore because of that wind, but I wanted to see how she did going right into it. Turn North and put the tabs down and ran 40 mph right into the 4-6 head sea very comfortably. Got a little wet, but with 20-25 knots of breeze, I think almost any boat would. Anyway, overall I was very impressed and am seriously considering trading up from my 31 Jupiter! My friends are all Yellowfin guys and telling me to get the 36', but Plantation Boat Mart is offering me a trade on the Jupiter which is something Wiley can't match. We'll see. Thanks for all the good comments from THT members.

comfortably into 4-6's..... is that what you meant to type? :roll

Looks a bit SeaVee'ish. :o

I've never seen one of these SH's in person, but the top line and the front seating look like a Pursuit to me.

Just to be clear, the 37' I rode the other day was the SH, not the Bahama. I'm sure I'd love the Bahama and the finish is best in class, but the price is just too much for what I want to spend. The SH rode well and I was very impressed! Thanks for all of your comments.

That 37 Seahunter will be at the Stuart Boat Show this weekend. It will be the first time we show it with the fwd seating and the triple 300's.
Listen, Seahunter only makes 30 boats a year total. We're a custom builder who is not looking to be a generic boat for everyone. We want to be a great boat company with outstanding service who works closely with our customers from start to finish. There are plenty of great boat companies out there and each has their pro's and con's.

Every SH I have seen has the live wells in the cockpit corners. Do they offer a alternative to that setup?

I have an additional very large live well under the stern facing seat as part of the helm seat/storage.

In the aft of the helm seat in aft cockpit deck and forward bow deck

See below

37 Bahama was $317 no electronics. If you have the coin no other boat out there will match it fit and finish and innovative designs.

It had the gate door on the side, with a hidden ladder under neath a hatch. Two corner transom seats very hidden when not used. I opened deck hatches and the finish is perfect. I cant believe it is not at the top of the food chain. I know yellow fins are faster but finish is prime grade A. T top was over the top as far as lighting. Yes I know bahamas are a bit anal finish wise? but can you fish it or just admire it?

It had the gate door on the side, with a hidden ladder under neath a hatch. Two corner transom seats very hidden when not used. I opened deck hatches and the finish is perfect. I cant believe it is not at the top of the food chain. I know yellow fins are faster but finish is prime grade A. T top was over the top as far as lighting. Yes I know bahamas are a bit anal finish wise? but can you fish it or just admire it?
A Bahama 41 supposedly tops out at 65 mph with triple yamaha 350's. How much faster do you need to go?;? How much faster is a Yellowfin 42 with that same setup?:grin:

I would not pay the price for Release rod holders when Lees work as well so I don't have to see screw heads. etc,etc.

A Bahama 41 supposedly tops out at 65 mph with triple yamaha 350's. How much faster do you need to go?;? How much faster is a Yellowfin 42 with that same setup?:grin:

It barely breaks 60 with that set up and gets .8mpg at 40mph... The fit, finish, and lay out are suburb but after fishing one the ride and the economy didnt over impress me. Even if I ever have the money to afford one I can see paying that much for something that did not floor me in the performance department.. Plus the few Bahamas in my marina have had issues boats of that price tag should not have had.. Ill catch flack for saying this and probably be called a liar but fact is fact...

To be fair the ride of the 41 may have been driver error.. Though with over 1000 hours in 2 years on his boat, I would have though he figured it out by now..

It barely breaks 60 with that set up and gets .8mpg at 40mph... The fit, finish, and lay out are suburb but after fishing one the ride and the economy didnt over impress me. Even if I ever have the money to afford one I can see paying that much for something that did not floor me in the performance department.. Plus the few Bahamas in my marina have had issues boats of that price tag should not have had.. Ill catch flack for saying this and probably be called a liar but fact is fact...

To be fair the ride of the 41 may have been driver error.. Though with over 1000 hours in 2 years on his boat, I would have though he figured it out by now..
So is Yamaha lying again?:grin: I tend to compare the published numbers because I figure they ust be fudging equally across the board.;) Is Mercury giving the worst case numbers because their listed fuel burn at cruise for triple 300 Verado's is worse than the Yamaha numbers for twin or triple 350's on a Venture 39. Oddly enough, the numbers for the twin Verado's on the newer Venture 34 are about the same as for the twin 350 Yamaha's at least at cruise.

Just took delivery of a S H 35 and can't say enough about how well I was treated. From salesman to Eddie(factory rep) and the tour of the factory itself - it was all first class. Test rode all types of boats but chose the S H for ride, dryness, fuel efficiency fit ,finish and service. Very fishable and great value. Didn't ride a Bahamas so can't compare but can't imagine it can be any better.
I think SH philosophy of building a few boats extremely well is a great idea and I look forward to many years of great boating.
Bow rise virtually nonexistent on the 35 (didn't ride the 37) so don't have any idea where that comes from unless the 37 is a different beast altogether.

Congrats on the new ride. Ralph and the team are great people and will bend over backwards to help you in any way.

Congratulations on your new ride! I spoke with everyone at Seahunter numerous times from N.J., tested numerous others in and around the same class, bought mine sight unseen and without a seatrial. While all boat manufactures have their positives and negatives, fit, finish, value and customer service is what sold me. Trust me as an owner of a 35', you will not be disappointed. Seahunter is right there if you need them!

A Bahama 41 supposedly tops out at 65 mph with triple yamaha 350's. How much faster do you need to go?;? How much faster is a Yellowfin 42 with that same setup?:grin:

my 42 YF with trip 350s tops out at 65

OK I know this thread is a little dated but I just found it and am trying to revive it. The SH 37 is featured in this month's SW Sportsman. Looks like a helluva boat. Any more comments on it from owners or critics? And finally, what is the approximate "out-the-door" final price if one were set up with trip Yam 300's? Any knowledge or guesses on that? How would that compare to a 36 YF?
THANKS

S.H., Poor glass work at the eurotransom, rub rail was not capped at the transom, placed about a foot of rub rail between motors [stupid], plastic/nylon thru hull.

From what I've seen on them its a good way to get into the big cc game without paying for it. Better than a cape horn finish wise but not by much. If ur comparing it to a bahama stop.

Placing 12" to 18" of uncapped rub rail between the F350's was the one of the dumbest things I've seen a vendor due this decade. :roll

I have a SH 35, and test drove a number of other boats, and picked the SH for the ride and the value. I have been extremely pleased with the quality and construction. No complaints and no failures of any kind with my boat. The factory is tremendous to deal with any time I have a question.
There are always people who bash, who think their boat is the best ever made. Everyone has their own opinions.

Decked out, how would a SH 37 compare in $ to a YF 36 or 39? I'm not slick on what they all cost (about).

Decked out, how would a SH 37 compare in $ to a YF 36 or 39? I'm not slick on what they all cost (about).



My speculation is that for a 39' your in the $300-$400k with trips/quads.

Thanks. What is a YF 36 by comparison?

36 yf upper 2s. Can't see a sea hunter above yf. But I'd take sea hunter over a yf.

Tks. I have a 3800 Tiara Open but have been harboring some thoughts about a mid-30s CC too.

36 yf upper 2s. Can't see a sea hunter above yf. But I'd take sea hunter over a yf.

37'SH was more than 36'YF - at least what I was quoted - its a bigger boat though. 37' bahama beautiful but expensive as stated

Placing 12" to 18" of uncapped rub rail between the F350's was the one of the dumbest things I've seen a vendor due this decade. :roll


Yeah I agree, a buddy's contender has the same thing.