Dual Console in the 21' - 24' - The Hull Truth

devilrays · 03-14-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm curious to see everyone's opinions on a dual console boats in the range of 21' to 24'. Below are the one's I'm focusing on so please give me your input.

Key West - 225
Hydra-Sports - 2200 DC
Pro-line - 23DC
Scout - 222 Dorado
Century - 2350
Wellcraft - 210 or 220 sportsman

I'd love to have a Grady White, but think it's more than I want to spend.

Thank you,

gf · 03-14-2010, 05:17 PM

The Hydra-Sports 2200 and the Robalo R227 are the nicest ones I have seen.

Murphinator · 03-14-2010, 05:34 PM

Clearwater 2200 DC

Chet88 · 03-14-2010, 05:39 PM

Get a used Grady. The 225 Tournament is a lot of boat for a 22' DC. They own the DC market IMO. They fish well also. They have 5 or 6 DCs to choose from.

IM me if you have any questions I would be happy to help any way I can.

Florida R227 · 03-14-2010, 05:49 PM

I'm pretty partial to my Robalo R227 and a good bit cheaper than the Grady which I also like. Robalo is old school, heavy hull, no coring. I've had mine two years and ski, fish offshore, and cruise all quite happily. Feel free to PM if you have particular questions and regardless of what people say, you can fish out of a DC quite well as my cockpit is as big as many center consoles I've been on.

Gmack · 03-14-2010, 05:51 PM

If it were *me* I would look for a used Grady. The 225 just my be the best small boat in their line up! About the best dual console made IMO.

Gary

devilrays · 03-14-2010, 06:39 PM

I would love a Grady White, but not sure i'll be able to find even a used one. I currently have a 260 Searay Sundancer, but we moved closer to the water so i don't think we'll need a boat for overnighting any more. I think we'll do more day cruising and fishing, or at least I'll do the fishing part.

Gmack · 03-14-2010, 07:02 PM

Here you go. This just from a quick look!

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...ament-96420828

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...ament-96257125

devilrays · 03-14-2010, 07:35 PM

thanks Gary I wish I could find one around the Tampa Bay area.

plumsal · 03-14-2010, 08:43 PM

You have a lot of choices - try a search first. A recent one: http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...s-anymore.html

Everyone has their favorites. I was surprised by the lack of storage space in the GW DCs that I saw at the boat show.

devilrays · 03-15-2010, 08:15 AM

Probably my top 3 choices would be.

Key West
Pro-line
Scout

If I could get a Grady White for reasonable price I'd be good with that, but will more than likely end up with 1 of the 3 above.

triumphrick · 03-15-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by devilrays

thanks Gary I wish I could find one around the Tampa Bay area.

There is a fellow on craigslist with a 22' HydraSports DC in the Tampa area. I had emailed the guy for a friend of mine. I can get you the ad. If interested PM me..

Afishinado · 03-15-2010, 08:30 AM

Had a 22 Grady Tournament for 9 years loved it. If I were to have just one boat it would be another 22 Tournament. The 94-02's would be where I'd look, Thats before the euro transom and head, but with a SV2 hull..

devilrays · 03-15-2010, 09:23 AM

unfortunately I need the head for wife and daughter. I currently have a 260 Sundancer and we moved to the water, so i've talked her into the dual console but need the head.....LOL

A Few Dollars · 03-15-2010, 09:53 AM

Triton 225 DC

http://www.tritonboats.com/boat_detail_new.asp?bid=239

plumsal · 03-15-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by devilrays

Probably my top 3 choices would be.

Key West
Pro-line
Scout

If I could get a Grady White for reasonable price I'd be good with that, but will more than likely end up with 1 of the 3 above.

If it's those 3, then I would pick the Scout first, Pro-line 2nd. Key West (225 DC I assume) only if you get a great deal. Pro-line 23DC is the better value ( a lot for the $$) and is a big DC. Scout is beautiful but pricey for what you get. The Pro-line can also be rigged with twins.

Chet88 · 03-15-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Afishinado

Had a 22 Grady Tournament for 9 years loved it. If I were to have just one boat it would be another 22 Tournament. The 94-02's would be where I'd look, Thats before the euro transom and head, but with a SV2 hull..

No Euro on my 225. Grady 275 yes. The 225 has a closed full transom with a fish box and live well. The motor is on a bracket. I have only owned mine for a few months but this is my favorite boat to date.

Gmack · 03-15-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by devilrays

thanks Gary I wish I could find one around the Tampa Bay area.

Why just in the Tampa area? I live in Louisiana and wanted a Kencraft 215. I don't even think they sell Kencraft in Louisiana. I found the one I wanted on the net, flew to North Carolina to test it and then had it hauled back. The trip to North Carolina and haul only coasted $1500 total! Now I get to have the boat of my dream. If I would have limited my search to South Louisiana I could not have got the boat I wanted. Don't limit yourself!

A Few Dollars · 03-15-2010, 05:30 PM

[quote=Gmack;2852892]Why just in the Tampa area? I live in Louisiana and wanted a Kencraft 215. I don't even think they sell Kencraft in Louisiana.

There was a dealership in Hammond and one in Biloxi.

Two good Triton deals

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...225DC-96221382

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...225DC-96221382

devilrays · 03-15-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by plumsal

If it's those 3, then I would pick the Scout first, Pro-line 2nd. Key West (225 DC I assume) only if you get a great deal. Pro-line 23DC is the better value ( a lot for the $$) and is a big DC. Scout is beautiful but pricey for what you get. The Pro-line can also be rigged with twins.

Can i ask why the selection in that order? I will agree on the Scout i really like their boat and i'm trying to find a dealer or someone in the area that services these boats. All 3 have decent dealers.