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Hello, this is my first post. However I have been reading these forums for quite a while now, which I gained alot of great info. Right now I have a 2004 Key West 2020 center console and am looking to upgrade to one of these two boats. I know I am not really comparing apples to apples here, but price wise, the Sailfish is about $6k less than the Sea Hunt. Now my question is, is it worth the extra money to go with the Sea Hunt and get an extra 3 feet LOA? Or, should I go with the Sailfish brand and save the cash, but give up the extra size? The main concerns I have are room for fishing behind the console and resale value.
Here are the specs/prices for both boats I researched (Prices without electronics).
2007 Sea Hunt 260
Twin Yamaha F150s
Fighting lady yellow hull
Basic standard features such as T-Top and bow cushions
Aluminum tandem axle disc brakes
Price Out the Door: ~$68,000.00
New 2006 Sailfish 2360
Twin Yamaha F150s
Comfort package
Pro fishing package with Orange Hull
Offshore fishing package
Aluminum tandem axle trailer disc brakes
Price Out the Door: $62,000
If I did decide to go with the Sailfish, I'm trying to find out if I would really be happy wtih a boat that is only 3 feet longer than my current boat. Any input is appreciated, thanks.
look at the 2660 sailfish it is huge. i dont know much about the sea hunt but the 2360 sailfish i a real nice boat and have heard nothing but good things on here about them.
You can put most other 23s INSIDE the 2360 and still have room left over. We dive four off that boat all the time and its not significantly cramped.
I tried that off my Glacier Bay 2240sx - once or twice.
Its an awesome boat and the difference between it and a 20 footer is enormous. IMHO the "right setup" for that boat is twin F/150s - the 115s keep the bow down a bit more BUT they're just not enough moxie on nice days without hammering them.
The T/150s will cruise at 35kts on a nice day at right near 2mpg, 30kts returns about 2.3ish, and WOT she will just hit 50mph (43ish kts). She will plane on one engine if you tilt the dead one up which is a big deal if you have one go down on you offshore.
The 26 Sea Hunt is fairly new and do you know what is the deadrise on that sea hunt 26? The sailfish 2360, though the liner was changed for '06 has proven to hold up and run pretty well in the rough stuff and it certainly is roomier than most 23-24s. The sailfish would be my choice just because they seem to have worked out the kinks on that hull where as the sea hunt 26 is still in the embryonic stage. Also, do you have both dealers nearby? The better/more established dealer is definetly something to consider.
The 26 Sea Hunt is fairly new and do you know what is the deadrise on that sea hunt 26? The sailfish 2360, though the liner was changed for '06 has proven to hold up and run pretty well in the rough stuff and it certainly is roomier than most 23-24s. The sailfish would be my choice just because they seem to have worked out the kinks on that hull where as the sea hunt 26 is still in the embryonic stage. Also, do you have both dealers nearby? The better/more established dealer is definetly something to consider.
The deadrise is not published, but I am told it is around 22-23 degress at the transom. One thing I do really like about the Sea Hunt is the sharp entry and the huge carolina flair. I'm going to take a look at the Sailfish this weekend and see how much room it has in person. Oh, and I live in S. Florida so both dealers are relatively close to me.
Litterally put the Sailfish 2360 next to the Sea Hunt 26'. I'm not that familiar with Sea Hunt, but what I am familiar with is how much larger my boat looks than comparable (Length) Hulls. I have had my boat sitting next to a 23' WA Key west with twin Zukes and could have swallowed it whole. I'm almost sure that the Sailfish will look as big and I know for sure that there is very few MFR's in the market that will match the interior room on of the 2360. Walk them both out for quality, size and options that you Need (key word is NEED).
There is several 236/2360 sailfish owners here as well as Sea Hunt owners that will be happy to help you. Take advice from people who have FIRST HAND/ACTUALLY OWN either boat. Good luck.
By the way, if you really feel you need the 26' boat, I would look at the 2660 Sailfish as mentioned above, I know for a fact that the Sea Hunt won't compare to it's size.
__________________ Sailfish Kid
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Re: Sea Hunt 260 vs. Sailfish 2360
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HKUSP40C - 9/7/2006 9:21 PM
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CBP - 9/7/2006 7:27 PM
The 26 Sea Hunt is fairly new and do you know what is the deadrise on that sea hunt 26? The sailfish 2360, though the liner was changed for '06 has proven to hold up and run pretty well in the rough stuff and it certainly is roomier than most 23-24s. The sailfish would be my choice just because they seem to have worked out the kinks on that hull where as the sea hunt 26 is still in the embryonic stage. Also, do you have both dealers nearby? The better/more established dealer is definetly something to consider.
The deadrise is not published, but I am told it is around 22-23 degress at the transom. One thing I do really like about the Sea Hunt is the sharp entry and the huge carolina flair. I'm going to take a look at the Sailfish this weekend and see how much room it has in person. Oh, and I live in S. Florida so both dealers are relatively close to me.
I would suggest you try them on a windy day. Take em out inlet in 2-4' at 20 mph go back in at 20, then try at 25 mph and later at 30 mph. Keep the one that does not fall apart and rattle your teeth at cruising speed you will most likely ride.
I keep mine above 30. Seems to run best.
All the recommendations in the world cannot overcome an actual test ride on a windy day. Specially going out inlet in a falling tide. Ah! What an experience..
I like both boats, but since you live in South Florida you really really need to check out Whitewater and Competition boats. Both boats are semi-custome and the 25' models can be had for about the same price as the other two production boats. Although maybe only with a single, not sure
That Sea Hunt is a beautiful boat, I havent looked over the 2360 much.....but if I were getting ready to drop anywhere close to 60K+ ona boat right now....Id go with this one in a heart beat.
That Sea Hunt is a beautiful boat, I havent looked over the 2360 much.....but if I were getting ready to drop anywhere close to 60K+ ona boat right now....Id go with this one in a heart beat.
Heck I hate to see it go, cuz I wanna buy it....Good Luck on you new purchase.
Ditto....... If you serious, heres a way to get more fishing gear and tremendous value on a super boat with proven motors.
__________________ Sailfish Kid
United States Naval Service,
"Surface Warrior"
Chief Petty Officer, Retired
Boatless
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important tha his own personal safetly, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of BETTER men than himself"
John Stewart Mill
Thanks for all the responses. I'm leaning towards the Sea Hunt but I'm going to Lake Worth tomorrow to check out the 2360. I'd like the 2660, but I'm already stretching it price wise with the Sea Hunt, and the sailfish is quite a bit more than the Sea Hunt 260.
I've checked out both boats. The sea hunt has an 18 degree deadrise, where the sailfish has 24. For our waters, here in the gulf, deadrise matters. The 23' sailfish is a BIG 23 footer. Both have 150 gallon tanks. Also both run w/150 yammie 4 strokes. I'd go w/ the sailfish. Also, there are a couple 26 footers, slightly used in the 60-70k price range, w/more horses & electronics. You might want to go for a used pkg. Factor in options, & electronics, & used is the better deal.
Check out the picture in this thread of the 240 next to the 260 pictured from the back http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...12916&posts=19. The 240 has 18 (according to the seahunt website). The 260 obviously has a deeper deadrise. It is rumored to have 22 degrees and looking at the picture I would agree with that.
Yeah it is a tough choice. Now I'm even more split with the two after today. I sea trialed the Sailfish today with the 115's and I must say I'm very impressed. We took the boat out of Boynton Beach inlet today and it handled the chop very well. However, it left me wondering how much better a 26' boat will handle the chop. Although I did not get wet, I did feel like we were getting tossed around quite a bit. Also, the only thing is I would probably go with the 150s (dealer wants $5k more) if I decide to get the Sailfish. With the 115s, I feel like my Key West planes faster and has better top speed than this one.
Two more questions I have: 1. How much better would the 26' be through the 2-3 chop? and 2. Is it worth the $5k to go with the 150s?
I think you are gonna have to tell us the difference by going and sea trialing the 26 SH. Apparently hookmdano has not checked them out very carefully. I fish on a 2360 Sailfish pretty regularly with the F250 and can tell you I have no complaints about how the boat rides, drifts, anchors or runs. It is truly a big 23' boat and while I have not ridden on the 26 SH I have spent a little while looking at one(considering that vs. the 24 SH lately) and it does feel bigger than the Sailfish. The fit and finish on the 26 SH that I have looked at is very comparable to the Sailfish. The biggest differences to me are that the console on the Sailfish is HUGE and I like the size of the SH console better, to the point that I think that is one of the things that make the SH feel bigger vs. the Sailfish with the bigger console. Another big thing is the bow layout on the SH is better in my opinion because you still get the front seating/fish boxes but you also can walk forward without getting up on one of the boxes. The SH has the recessed trim tabs as well which is nice. BTW, I took the pics in the link above and can without a doubt tell you that the 26 SH has plenty of deadrise to handle the chop and the flare should certainly keep the water off of you as much as any CC style boat. Plus the flare just looks good on the SH.
I would also add my opinion on the power of the Sailfish. I feel if you need twins than the 150's are the only way to go. I would not want this boat with the 115's personally and really would not want anything less than the 250 for a single. 150's would rock!!
Sea Hunt 260 vs. Sailfish 2360 
