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Originally Posted by Whaler

~ $2ml or save a ton and buy this one

http://www.hallmarine.com/Page.aspx/...Sundancer.aspx




You have no idea, because Scout's target market is far from 80-90% fisherman. I sell far more for family use than for just fishing. They build a great mixed use product. As far as cheaper options, you should've bought a Carolina Skiff and saved yourself some money. If you think Scout is too expensive, then Boston Whaler and Grady White must be stupid to even think they can sell boats at their prices and stay in business.

I grew up around Boston Whalers. My parents have owned several of them, and still own a 1991 15' sport model, which is one of the best boats ever made. My ex-father in law had a grady white, which he loved. Boston Whaler's were pioneers in the 70's and 80's when they would cut their boats into pieces with chainsaws, fill them full of people and water, etc, and they would still float. I would pay for that, as I have never seen another boat manufacturer (including grady white) make an unsinkable claim that they could back up. Grady White's have an extremely deep V, so they burn more gas, can't get in shallow water, take longer to plane, etc, but you won't find a better/drier ride. I have been 60 miles out in the gulf stream on a 19' tournament Grady White on a calm day chasing spadefish. I have also been out on several scouts that buddies own and love. We have these arguements all the time. As far as your Carolina Skiff comment, they make good crabbing boats, but that is about it. Flat bottom=crappy ride, enough said about that one.