My beloved 19’ aluminum jet fishing boat is no longer sufficient for my family. Looking at moving to something like the Sun Tracker Fishing Barge 24. About half our use is fishing with 6 ish people, about 1/2 is cruising and tubing with 6-10 people (always had to take turns in the19 footer). I would like to be able to hit top speed of at least 30 mph with 6 people, and at least 25 with 10 people and a tube.
Is the Merc 150 sufficient? Doesn’t seem like the 200 gets me a lot more, for something like $5k extra. Do I need to go to a 250? Ouch.
We boat out the Columbia river, fast current, frequent wind, waves limited to boat wake chop.
Any my thoughts on power needs or other issues with this boat? Looks like I can do the 150 for a sticker of about $41k. Are there better choices in this range? How much can I expect to pay relative to sticker?
Thanks for any help or thoughts you can provide.
Is the Merc 150 sufficient? Doesn’t seem like the 200 gets me a lot more, for something like $5k extra. Do I need to go to a 250? Ouch.
We boat out the Columbia river, fast current, frequent wind, waves limited to boat wake chop.
Any my thoughts on power needs or other issues with this boat? Looks like I can do the 150 for a sticker of about $41k. Are there better choices in this range? How much can I expect to pay relative to sticker?
Thanks for any help or thoughts you can provide.