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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: 700dollarhat on December 30, 2012, 06:24:04 PM
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Anybody have any experience with Tidwater boats? I may be in the market for a boat in '13. I think I really want either a Tidewater or possibly a Sea Hunt. I would like the 23' model, but may have to go with the 21'. I plan on fishing inshore, Raritan Bay or just outside. Any info is appreciated.
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I've seen one Tidewater on the water in Manasquan this year. The guy who had it was happy with it. It was a 21 or 23 CC. I looked at them at last year's AC show and they seemed nice enough.
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Good info, thanks guys. Would love to hear more.
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saw them at the shoe in edison last year. man o man was that a nice boat. beyond that...can't help ya. fcp
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Yeah, i have plans on going to the Edison boat show. They are supposed to have some Tidewaters there with Coastal Boats sales.
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Yeah, i have plans on going to the Edison boat show. They are supposed to have some Tidewaters there with Coastal Boats sales.
had (what I thought) what was a killer deal last year. I opted to stay happily married though....
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Yeah, i have plans on going to the Edison boat show. They are supposed to have some Tidewaters there with Coastal Boats sales.
had (what I thought) what was a killer deal last year. I opted to stay happily married though....
You didn't see the sign? lol
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I'm very lucky, wife loves the boat idea. clp
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Yeah, i have plans on going to the Edison boat show. They are supposed to have some Tidewaters there with Coastal Boats sales.
had (what I thought) what was a killer deal last year. I opted to stay happily married though....
You didn't see the sign? lol
i just fell out of my office chair.... rofla rofla rofla
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I took delivery of a 18 ft right before the storm. Only rode on it once before we had to pull it and loved it. It is a very dry ride. Saw the 21 or so on the manasquan and looked like a nice boat
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Yeah, i have plans on going to the Edison boat show. They are supposed to have some Tidewaters there with Coastal Boats sales.
had (what I thought) what was a killer deal last year. I opted to stay happily married though....
You didn't see the sign? lol
i just fell out of my office chair.... rofla rofla rofla
They had that right as soon as you walked in the AC boat show a couple years ago. Not sure if it worked on anyone. lol
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They had that right as soon as you walked in the AC boat show a couple years ago. Not sure if it worked on anyone. lol
a paver supplier I use has a sign up that reads "husband must have wifes permission to pick out color". My gosh is that freakin true!
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I have a 25' TW w/ twin 150w as you'll see in my picture to the left. This will be the 3rd season on the water. I opted to go with the "Tournament" edition that included the outriggers, rocket launchers, lighting options, windless, extra battery, and plenty more. To add these options on 1 by 1 would have wound up being more expensive. Bought mine from Coastal Boat sales on Princton Ave in Brick--theyre great!
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Im not sure if you ever bought or not, I have a 2010 23 and this would be my fourth season with it. I bought from coastal in brick also they have some pretty good deals on purchase. (there service prices are in the high side to me though)
I have no complaints on the boat at all, I opted for the 250 rather than the 225, If i had the chance i would have went to the 300 although the 225 or 250 provides plenty of power. I also got the digital gauges and fly by wire throttle system.
The wide beam and flare help to maintain a dry ride (its a cc so hit the right wave and wind your going to get wet) and I have had it out in some snotty conditions and it handles great. Its also very fuel efficent 103 gal tank and avg 2.5-3 mpg giving you a 300 mi range or so, Avg day fishing 10-20 gal depending on location.
The hull is solid, it has a great lay out and i can fish 4 comfy after that gets tight.
My only real complaint is that mine dosent have the foot rest in the console they didnt put them in till 11 i think. It not built for comfort like some are.
They are also affordable.
If you buy, Get make sure it has the foot rest in the console and i would get one with the rear seat(i dont have one).
Good luck