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I think it's a smart move by Proline... 22' boats for 22k is impressive and this is definitely the time for it. Any idea of what kind of response they're getting to this?
I saw them at the fort lauderdale show and they looked pretty good to me. I think they might actually be using the same hull molds from their regular boats and simply skipping the fancy liner and adding a speckle finish on the inside? The net result was a boat that felt big for the size.
I didn't get to spend TOO much time on them but at first glance seemed like a good deal. IMO smart move for the company and impressed that they adapted so quickly to the market.
I saw them at the fort lauderdale show and they looked pretty good to me. I think they might actually be using the same hull molds from their regular boats and simply skipping the fancy liner and adding a speckle finish on the inside? The net result was a boat that felt big for the size.
I didn't get to spend TOO much time on them but at first glance seemed like a good deal. IMO smart move for the company and impressed that they adapted so quickly to the market.
I saw them at a local show and thought the samething. Its a really smart move on their part. People will still want new reliable boats, but just can't afford the fancy high end stuff now. So they cut out all the frills and are offering a new nice reliable product. If you are looking at a maycraft or carolina skiff, this might be another good option.
What do you all think about Pro Lite vs. Tide Water? Prices look roughly the same for the 18 Bay boats, at least for Tide Water at Ed's Marine. I like the bow flare on the Tide Water; would this make for a drier ride vs. Pro Lite?
I have a 1520 Key West (my first boat) which runs well but is little wet. I lakes bow flare, but maybe wetness is just a function of its size?
The price for the 22' CC certainly hit the mark, but did anyone notice the size of the baitwell??? 10 gals?? I know they need to keep the price down but that is tiny..
This is why the downturn in the economy and the high fuel prices are a GOOD thing. I've been saying this all along.
Although, I'm confused by their test weight numbers. They seem to be all over the place, and their smaller CCs seem to weigh more than their larger CCs. I'm not sure why they loaded them that way.
Yeah and a 150 is marginal on a 22. Imagine 4 guys, gear and ice. Trying to power up in rough seas?? Whoa, nellie.
But, put a 250 on it and it may be ok. Dont expect a soft riding 22 though. Those hulls have less deadrise and will pound.
But, a good bang bang bang for the buck.
well...a 150 4s yamaha pushes a 22' pathfinder to 47mph... I can only imagine that a boat w/o a liner would be lighter therefor more optimized for a 150. they have published the performance specs of the boat, not too shabby imo
Oh, I was talkin about the 22CC not the 22bay model they have. With that shallow draft hull and low profile I think a 150 would be fine. I thought that the thread was talkin about the bigger boat, the CC,which I still feel would be a dog with the 150.
The 22' BAY model does 45-46 mph with a 150. Not bad. Would be MINIMUM power IMO.
The 22' offshore style CC model does right about 40 with a 150. Underpowered IMO.
Tidewater 22cc with a f150 numbers show 45mph @ 6100 ,weight was 3380.
So either Tidewater is wrong, or Proline is wrong. I do not see how Proline is getting the weight they said from a roll gunnel boat. At best that boat should weigh in around 1700- 2000lbs + motor and two people, fuel should be around 3000lbs max.
They showed a test weight of 3700lbs. This sounds way to much for that Prolite, unless I am missing something on that boat that weighs a LOT.
The one major thing that would stop me from purchasing this boat is the low cut transom. One wave over the back & you would be in very big trouble. I can't understand why boat builders continue to produce boats like that. It's so easy to design the aft section of the boat so that you don't have to deal with that low cut transom. However, that's just my opinion from having owned boats like this in the past. Otherwise, it does look like a nice rig at the right price. It's just not for me......
You may be correct, but seems like they lost a person in the testing somehwhere.
Why would they test with three people ?? Is this normal?
Why the large differnce in the weight from one test to another on proline's prolite?
Just want to know as there are MUCH more heavy 22cc that also come with a F150 in a package. Would like to know why what should be the lightest of them all should be such a dog with a 150?
If that was the case, It would be hard to get a Mako 22cc on plane with a 150. Hull alone weighs in at 3100lbs, yet they are sold with 150s everyday.
I agree the more HP the better, but do not see how a rolled hull 22cc needs more then a 150. It is not made to plow through waves, and it should be lighter then any other 22cc.
Tring to figure out what I am missing. More HP is great, but no need to put a monster weight on a budget boat. Guess I have fished on to many Pangas.
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A Few Dollars - 12/31/2008 4:25 PM
Maybe Pro-Line is a little more truthful in it's testing.
Figure the
hull - 2000 lbs
engine - 500 lbs
fuel - 420 lbs (full)
3 men - 555 lbs
There is a prolite dealer close to me...they are light and no frills...the 150hp should be decent...it would be easy to add the piece of starboard across the transom cutout, just forward of the motor if you are concerned about water entering from that direction....some of what is said on this thread is sorta why proline is building this line in the first place....150hp will plane their 22 at a decent clip with a moderate load....yeah, a 300 on the back would be nice....the days of 38ft'rs with quads is going away...even with lower fuel prices...as are huge suv's..massive rv's...saw the new dodge challenger..360hp hemi?...they must be crazy....fine by me.....sorry to derail the thread...the prolite's are nice looking, functional, easy clean-up boats that should give alot of service for a decent price....
proline's pro-lite boats 
