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Opinions on Blackjack boats
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:22 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:22 am
I saw one over the weekend. It was the 256 and had the new Mercury 400R motor on it. I was blown away at how beautiful the boat was. T top, dual 12" Simrads flush mounted to the console. All decking and rubbpoints inside had grey matting.
I'm pretty sure it's the most beautiful bay boat I've ever seen personally.
What manufacturers make better boats than this one?
Does Yellowfin still rank as the best?
Boat looked like this except the sea decking
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 10:26 am
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Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:27 am to Bedhog
If I was spending $120k on a boat, it would not be a bay boat
That being said they are pretty awesome
That being said they are pretty awesome
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:33 am to CP3
Agreed. They are fine arse boats and have incredible lines. For what they cost, you can get a used very very nice over 30' center console. I cant spend 34 venture money on a 24 foot bay boat
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:35 am to Bedhog
Blackjack is a great boat. "Best" is highly subjective. The "nice" factor has been ramped up across the board in the bay boat sector. Take a trip to the next big boat show nearby and take a look at all the brands. Most have the dual electronic screens flush mounted with the T-tops that have molded in speakers and LEDs built in.
"Best" bay boat in my opinion would be Hells Bay Estero
"Best" bay boat in my opinion would be Hells Bay Estero
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 10:45 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:36 am to CP3
That's understandable but are they the best bay boats?
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:39 am to Bedhog
they are nice arse boats. "best" is obviously subjective.
That said, if money were no object to me, I'd buy a brand new blackjack 24 for my inshore and mangrove needs.
That said, if money were no object to me, I'd buy a brand new blackjack 24 for my inshore and mangrove needs.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:41 am to Bedhog
IMO, yes. They ride great. I'm still not a fan of the new liner hull boats and I'd love to see that hull with a rolled gunnel but given my choice for free of a 256 blackjack and other comparable boats out there, I'd take the blackjack
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:42 am to Motorboat
Funny thing is I saw it tied up at the Prop Stop with a couple of Instagram looking girls taking pictures of themselves on the front of it with thongs on. 
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:45 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
that's my next boat, ive been keeping an eye out on the used market of these. they are hard to find. I would for sure not buy a new one and rig it out for over 100k. I priced one a while back with no t top and a 300 yammy and it was right at 70-72k with no electronics or trolling motor. that being said im upgrading to one in a few years and selling my frontier.
my experience with K2 has been great anytime I needed something. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a blackjack over other boats in its class.
my experience with K2 has been great anytime I needed something. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a blackjack over other boats in its class.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:45 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I want to ride in an Everglades one day. I've heard they are very heavy but ride the best.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:47 am to Bedhog
those are $$$$
but as far as the blackjack 256 ride, its hard to beat. it rides very well. a friend of mines dad has one and loves it. also a lot of guides are starting to use them now in cocodrie and port Sulphur
but as far as the blackjack 256 ride, its hard to beat. it rides very well. a friend of mines dad has one and loves it. also a lot of guides are starting to use them now in cocodrie and port Sulphur
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:51 am to WHODAT514
Same with Yellowfin right? I was just amazed by the thoughtful layout of the hull, easy access side rod holder compartments, slight deadrise of the bow. And that 400R. I've never seen a 24' boat with a 400 racing motor on it
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 10:53 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:53 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
I cant spend 34 venture money
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Posted on 4/22/19 at 10:54 am to Saskwatch
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"Best" bay boat in my opinion would be Hells Bay Estero
Hell yes. Those things are gorgeous.
Grassy1 has a 256 Blakcjack. I'm sure he will be in here soon.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 11:03 am to reds on reds on reds
Beautiful lines, gaining popularity especially in the 25 ft realm. Fit and finish is strong from what I've seen first hand but limited to boat show kicking tires, haven't ridden in one.
Their new "coastal" 25 footer is a concept I really like as well, with the open rear end like an offshore CC. Camp neighbor had one, loaded out, $120K. Can get a whole lot of other brand of boat for 120K, though.
Their new "coastal" 25 footer is a concept I really like as well, with the open rear end like an offshore CC. Camp neighbor had one, loaded out, $120K. Can get a whole lot of other brand of boat for 120K, though.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 11:05 am to Bedhog
Scout 251 XSS
Posted on 4/22/19 at 11:33 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
"IMO, yes. They ride great. I'm still not a fan of the new liner hull boats and I'd love to see that hull with a rolled gunnel but given my choice for free of a 256 blackjack and other comparable boats out there, I'd take the blackjack"
You have to stop, it's infatuation and dangerous
Same with Yellowfin right? I was just amazed by the thoughtful layout of the hull, easy access side rod holder compartments, slight deadrise of the bow. And that 400R. I've never seen a 24' boat with a 400 racing motor on it
You need to get out more, Majek, Haynie have been hanging them since they came out.
If money were no object; Morada, Billfish, Dorado,YF
You have to stop, it's infatuation and dangerous
Same with Yellowfin right? I was just amazed by the thoughtful layout of the hull, easy access side rod holder compartments, slight deadrise of the bow. And that 400R. I've never seen a 24' boat with a 400 racing motor on it
You need to get out more, Majek, Haynie have been hanging them since they came out.
If money were no object; Morada, Billfish, Dorado,YF
This post was edited on 4/22/19 at 11:37 am
Posted on 4/22/19 at 11:58 am to KemoSabe65
I've never been on any of those other ones. Out of what I've fished blackjack has been the nicest. Yellowfin is the only one you've listed that I recall seeing in person. Theres not much of that stuff running around here. I think I've seen a few majeks but they look like strictly shallow water boats from what I remember
Posted on 4/22/19 at 12:08 pm to Bedhog
Barker is probably the overall best.
I have a buddy with a 24 Everglades and it is nice.
Another buddy just bought a 26 Crevelle and that’s a sweet rig. I know they had one a year or so back with a transom issue but I think they worked that out. They are really nice and can be rigged with a 400R also.
I have a buddy with a 24 Everglades and it is nice.
Another buddy just bought a 26 Crevelle and that’s a sweet rig. I know they had one a year or so back with a transom issue but I think they worked that out. They are really nice and can be rigged with a 400R also.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 12:42 pm to Marlo Stanfield
Barker filed for bankruptcy a couple weeks ago so whatever he has in the shop is probably the last of them. Mirrors and Lights shite and such.
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