wow what a fishing machine this is

[trophyelk6x6]

[Mfowl]

They'd be happy to build you one!...For a $165k! But yeah, they are stunning boats for sure!

[northwesthunter84]

Looks like a rig I saw at the Sportsman's show. That one had a sold sign on it. Very impressive electronics package and a ton of power.

[trophyelk6x6]

with all that stuff on it, I wonder if it has any problems early on? Bugs to work out?

[Alchase]

That joystick option is really cool.

[cohoho]

I have climbed around on that beast, beautiful, laid out super well, functional and extremely loaded.  Better jump way way way up past $165k if your thinking of getting one equipped like this..    Best built in my personal opinion and best darn customer service around.    #1 Reason why I can't bear to sell mine.  Had several full price offers, but I to pulled the plug as I couldn't part with it in the end, it is just a fishy boat!!!!  The only I will finally sell mine is if I have Grant and crew build a real similar 29ft for next year..  Of course - Minus the very sweet stuff this one has...   

[C-Money]

Wow....that thing is really nice. Well planned out build!!

[LabChamp]

Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....

[bullfisher]

They make the best aluminum boats in the world, no doubt. Especially their jet boats. Been doing it for over 100 years and they're right here in Seattle.

[PolarBear]

Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....

That would be about my only complaint is no walk around access.  Not only is it great for fighting fish but for safety and ease of docking especially in high winds or tides.  Nobody likes tending spring lines through a window.     I'm not sure what the beam is on that thing but making it a true walk around would have taken a bunch of cabin space and you can only go so wide and still be able to haul over the road without a permit.

[Night goat]

Hmm....

Are people building badder boats with constantly evolving features to compensate for the horrible fisheries we have in this state?

"Who cares if there aren't any fish, check out this boat.... Look at that accessory, do you want a margarita? It has an ice machine ya know, oh wait, it's about time for kickoff, let's fire up the flat screen and watch the game on the boat! Oh, I forgot we were fishing....'

[Windwalker]

Yup quite a rig.

If its the same one I saw in-work last time I was there - mentioned the owner had them build several boats for him.
Not one to dither over budget constraints.
Had one designed for each specific fishing environment. Rivers, duck hunting, lakes, off shore etc.

Whoever its for is spending his cash at a good company and buying something his family and friends will enjoy for a long time to come.

[BigGoonTuna]

Hmm....

Are people building badder boats with constantly evolving features to compensate for the horrible fisheries we have in this state?

"Who cares if there aren't any fish, check out this boat.... Look at that accessory, do you want a margarita? It has an ice machine ya know, oh wait, it's about time for kickoff, let's fire up the flat screen and watch the game on the boat! Oh, I forgot we were fishing....'

i've often wondered that myself.  growing up fishing steelhead in the early '90s, most boats in my memory were old clunkers, and the fishing was great.  those boats had some serious hours on them. nowadays, the rivers are loaded with $50000+ barges, and you know most of them spend more time sitting than fishing.  of course, in the old days, 90% of the boats on the river weren't guides like they are now...

[PolarBear]

 
Just like in hunting, the more successful hunters and fishermen are usually the folks who don't have the "look at me" attitude or have to have the latest and greatest in gear.  The best fishermen that I know still fish with old gear and make the best out of what they have.  Several guys that I fish with have home made drift boats and can out fish any guide on the river.

[Stein]

Look up Blood Sport, the guy that bought it has it for sale for the bargain price of $300k.  Very nice boats no doubt if you have the cash.  I couldn't even get them to return a call or e-mail when I was looking for our new boat so we ended up with a competitor's.  They must be doing well.

[Mfowl]

This very boat was on the water at Neah Bay for the halibut opener. We saw him running in past Tattoosh and fishing inshore a little bit. I didn't see it in the marina though. I gotta say, it was looking sharp on the water for sure!

[gaddy]

Nice boat, but not for me. No walk around, only way to the bow is over the bed. Not enough fishing space at the ass end, too cluttered with all those motors. And the electronics- WOW - I wouldn't know what to do with them. I like room on a boat for people, fishing and gear. And OH MY GOD, Who's going to clean and polish all that stuff ?

[3boys]

Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....

The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.

[Stein]

Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....

The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.

Depends on the type of fishing.  In AK, you will never see a walkaround in the halibut charter fleet, they fish 6 guys off the back no problem.  Yeah, it wouldn't be the first choice for throwing bass plugs or trolling tight quarters, but I could absolutely fish the heck out of that boat.

Every boat is a compromise.

[PolarBear]

We ran 36'-42' walk arounds in Alaska for halibut and had much happier clients. 6 jammed at the stern can get to be a mess  when the action is hot.

[3boys]

Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....

The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.

Depends on the type of fishing.  In AK, you will never see a walkaround in the halibut charter fleet, they fish 6 guys off the back no problem.  Yeah, it wouldn't be the first choice for throwing bass plugs or trolling tight quarters, but I could absolutely fish the heck out of that boat.
Every boat is a compromise.

In Sitka it has been a evolution from Parkers and Seasport to Cold Water and North River walk arounds. The big guys all run walkarounds there now including Angling Unlimited, Island View, and Alaska Premier Charters.

[Stein]

Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....

The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.

Depends on the type of fishing.  In AK, you will never see a walkaround in the halibut charter fleet, they fish 6 guys off the back no problem.  Yeah, it wouldn't be the first choice for throwing bass plugs or trolling tight quarters, but I could absolutely fish the heck out of that boat.
Every boat is a compromise.

In Sitka it has been a evolution from Parkers and Seasport to Cold Water and North River walk arounds. The big guys all run walkarounds there now including Angling Unlimited, Island View, and Alaska Premier Charters.

Yet another sign I'm old I guess, last time I went out there were only Seasports and the aluminum spine pounders.  Like many things, to each their own.  I still hold that thing is more than fishable, plus, you could easily spend several days on it in comfort.

[3boys]

Here's a video from last year in Sitka in one of Islandview Charters  North River walkarounds.

https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/634209700_390x220.jpg

[3boys]

Here's a video from last year in Sitka in one of Islandview Charters  North River walkarounds.

https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/634209700_390x220.jpg

Need to review how to post videos.