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Nauticstar Hybrid Reviews
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:35 am
Posted on 4/16/24 at 11:35 am
I'm pretty close to deciding that a pre-covid Nauticstar 231 is going to be our next boat.
For those of you that have some experience, what do I need to look out for?
Is minimum 200hp a must?
How is bay/bass fishing specifically?
Ride decent in rougher water? Our usage will be almost exclusively lake, but our lake gets real big during the summer with all the huge boats now.
For those of you that have some experience, what do I need to look out for?
Is minimum 200hp a must?
How is bay/bass fishing specifically?
Ride decent in rougher water? Our usage will be almost exclusively lake, but our lake gets real big during the summer with all the huge boats now.
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Posted on 4/16/24 at 1:59 pm to AUjim
Posted on 4/16/24 at 3:09 pm to AUjim
I would recommend joining an owners Facebook group for any brand you are considering. That’s a heavy boat as it’s a “hybrid” and rated for 300 horsepower. I wouldn’t even consider anything less than 250 hp.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 5:47 pm to AUjim
I own one powered with a 250. We’ve been very satisfied with it. It’s a good ride in rough water and we’ve enjoyed fishing out of it.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 7:36 am to AUjim
Would recommend at least the 200 and probably more if you're going to have some people on board and want to do watersports, towing tubes, etc.
The standard 200 yamaha being an in-line 4 cyl just doesn't have the oomph that the V6 versions do. A 225 SHO or 250 would be ideal on that boat.
Check fittings/finishings throughout the boat on delivery, have had some small issues with my NS's in the past but overall should be good for what you want to do. Think electrical connections, drain line fittings, etc.
The standard 200 yamaha being an in-line 4 cyl just doesn't have the oomph that the V6 versions do. A 225 SHO or 250 would be ideal on that boat.
Check fittings/finishings throughout the boat on delivery, have had some small issues with my NS's in the past but overall should be good for what you want to do. Think electrical connections, drain line fittings, etc.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 7:45 am to AUjim
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The standard 200 yamaha being an in-line 4 cyl just doesn't have the oomph that the V6 versions do. A 225 SHO or 250 would be ideal on that boat.
I can attest to this. I have a 224xts and if I’m alone or with my son fishing, the 200 is ok but i would still rather a 250 so I could cruise at less rpm’s. If I’m loaded with 8 people and gear going to a sand bar, it’s an absolute dog. As tigahd said, doesn’t have the oomph. Big difference when jumping to 6 cylinder. It also opens up more prop options. Part of the problem is it’s a decently heavy hull, 60+ gallons of fuel, gear, 4 batteries etc. then if you add 8 people or try pulling a tube, a 200 isn’t gonna cut it.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 10:24 am to AUjim
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oomph that the V6 versions do. A 225 SHO or 250 would be ideal on that boat.
Get a 200 SHO, save money, and get it flashed. I can get it done locally or you can send it to Hydrotec. Nizpro also offers a flash.
This post was edited on 4/17/24 at 10:26 am
Posted on 4/17/24 at 4:03 pm to AUjim
If you can afford it, I'd put the max HP it can take,,,you may not need it all the time, but it comes in handy when you do, not to mention you can run it at a lot lower RPM and not strain the piss out of it on a regular basis. I had a 175 on a 21' Hanko for about 15 years, just hung a 250 Zuk on it and I get better gas mileage running the same speed.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 11:27 am to AUjim
I own one. It's a 2022 231 Hybrid with the Fiberglass T-Top. Has a 250SHO on it and it performs great with that engine. Not sure I'd get a 200 on one.
I had to get some fibeglass work done after delivery but Dear's Fiberglass did a great job. I didn't want it when we bought it because I wanted a raised front deck for fishing but the wife wanted the front seats for the beach/cruisin days, she won. I can honestly say it fishes very well even with the lowered front section. I have a 36v 112lb MinnKota Riptide Terrova on it and it pulls it around w/o any issues. No power pole on mine.
The boat is light on the front so in chop the front end can take a beating especially if it has a novice driver who doesn't know how to work it in rough water. But we run in around Perdido Key/Pensacola and cross Pensacola Bay with it w/o issue.
edited because I can't type!
I had to get some fibeglass work done after delivery but Dear's Fiberglass did a great job. I didn't want it when we bought it because I wanted a raised front deck for fishing but the wife wanted the front seats for the beach/cruisin days, she won. I can honestly say it fishes very well even with the lowered front section. I have a 36v 112lb MinnKota Riptide Terrova on it and it pulls it around w/o any issues. No power pole on mine.
The boat is light on the front so in chop the front end can take a beating especially if it has a novice driver who doesn't know how to work it in rough water. But we run in around Perdido Key/Pensacola and cross Pensacola Bay with it w/o issue.
edited because I can't type!
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 11:30 am
Posted on 4/19/24 at 7:03 am to AUjim
Only advice I have is whatever motor you think you need go larger. No one ever said “I wish I didn’t have more motor” in a boat.
Posted on 4/19/24 at 11:24 am to WilsonPickett
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I had to get some fibeglass work done after delivery
Factory defect?
The fishing part is what I'm most concerned about - I do a lot of casting - Wondering if casting from that recessed deck was a problem OR if that section on the front is enough to move around on.
I also like the Carolina skiff ultra elties, but i think they only have one livewell, and some of them don't have a rear casting deck.
This post was edited on 4/19/24 at 11:26 am
Posted on 4/20/24 at 5:31 am to AUjim
Fiberglass, yes they had some imperfections in the fiberglass. Nothing structural, just sloppy work.
I stand on the front deck section when I fish it. Plenty of room for me to cast and fish specs and reds. I moved the trolling motor plug into the anchor well because that wire was running across the front deck to where they had put the plug.
I stand on the front deck section when I fish it. Plenty of room for me to cast and fish specs and reds. I moved the trolling motor plug into the anchor well because that wire was running across the front deck to where they had put the plug.
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