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Old 12-17-2008, 11:08 AM
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Default Carolina Skiff or Sundance Skiff?

I believe we have decided to sell our 2008 Polar 23 CC and go with a skiff, mostly due the fact we live too far inland and our time at the coast is limited. Most every trip down, the seas aren't very pleasent and we spend most of our time inshore fishing for flounder, trout or drum anyway. So, anyone had a Carolina skiff or Sundance Skiff and which one is better? We're looking at the 258 DLV ELite, or just a plain 238DLV Carolina. Check this one at Grass Shack Marine. http://www.grass-shack.net/searchresults.html? scroll to the 2nd page and the 258 is red.
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Caroline Skiff 100%

I owned a Sundance and issues that the factory did not cover and it was under warranty. I have told my story before here and you can find it under the search button.

All the baymen and commercial fisherman use the caroline skiff for a reason.
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Old 12-17-2008, 12:06 PM
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Carollina Skiff. I own a 24DLX and love it. I use mine in the sound and ICW.
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Caroline Skiff 100%

I owned a Sundance and issues that the factory did not cover and it was under warranty. I have told my story before here and you can find it under the search button.

All the baymen and commercial fisherman use the caroline skiff for a reason.

I agree with Captbone.........

Like Captbone I had major issues with my sundance and the factory did nothing.

Run, run really fast from sundance.
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Old 12-17-2008, 01:47 PM
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I have owned a Sundance Skiff for about 3 years now.
For the money it is the best deal around.
The quality is great, as well as their service.
I had several minor issues and they took care of it no questions asked.
I had a problem with the key switch, sent them an email and within a few days I had a new one at my door.
Same thing with the fill tube in the fuel tank.
It broke and I sent them and email, 3 days later I had a new one at my door.
Other than a few minor issues, it is a great boat and great service.

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lots of good info here on CS..


i to am looking at a skiff for striper fishing on the lake,a 19 or 21 would be perfect..i fished on 1 last saturday,what a neat boat..

http://www.carolinaskiffowner.com/index.php
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Go to www.carolinaskiffowner.com to get tons of info on the CS. They're obviously partial to the CS, but freely discuss their weaknesses.
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Previously owned a 1995 Sundance V19 and had no issues at all.
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I currently own a Sundance and although the problems are few I would go with Carolina Skiff because it rides more solid. Originally thoughtthe Sundancewould be a great boat to pull out to the Cape for running around. Turns out we run it all over the place and it fits in the same slip our Silverton so it is quick to run out but my bad knees have taken a real beating. If I had it to do all over again I would probably go with one of the new small Cats. The sure don't mind the 1' seas but my Sundance will beat the living $hit out of me.
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Old 12-17-2008, 06:03 PM
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Thanks for the feed back. Looks like Carolina is the way to go.
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Old 12-17-2008, 06:33 PM
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Carolina Skiff is a nice boat for what you want to do. However you may want to check out Southern Skimmer. They make a nice boat also. I bought a 21 about two years ago with no complaints what so ever. I also like the wide gunnels on it. It gives you plenty of seating at rest. They are under new ownership now. I spoke to the new owner a couple of months ago. They have made a few changes in them like raising the floor and using composit in them now. At the time i bought mine, the price was very resonable rigged out turn key.
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Key West just came out with a skiff line, from 17-21 ft. May be worth a look at...
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i recently purchased a CS 258DLV. it sure is hard to argue with Carolina Skiff's reputation and pricing. I am thoroughly happy with my boat, so far. yeah, it doesn't ride anywhere near as good as my old v-hull, but every boat has compromises. I now run shallower, faster, better fuel mileage, and I could fit my old boat inside of the 258....the 258 is LARGE. feel free to ask questions and check out that CS owners site that everyone is sending you to. I'm on there, too.
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Ran across this on Craigslist, looks like a someone is dumping a 23 Skiff.
http://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/961693361.html
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Key West just came out with a skiff line, from 17-21 ft. May be worth a look at...
The skiffs that Key West came out with are real nice boats. I've had the pleasure of experiencing one first hand. Definitely worth considering.
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