"Hewescraft Pacific Explorer 270 - One Year Performance Review and Insights"

[@CocoLoco-qy9dy]

Very nice boat

[@clearlycoastal2102]

Thank you

[@warrenhunts]

Thanks for the video, very helpful as I'm in the market for a boat in this class.

[@clearlycoastal2102]

You’re welcome. If you have any questions please ask

[@kennielsen5299]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, very enjoyable. When you decided to look for an aluminum offshore boat, what brands did you look at? Did you water test any of them first? Finally what was the deciding factor on choosing the Hewes Craft?

[@clearlycoastal2102]

Thank you and you're welcome. I was debating between the Hewes and a Kingfisher, I really like how the Hewes is higher out of the water than the kingfisher and rides nicer. The kingfisher you have to step down into the cab as well and the hewes you walk straight into it. Also the dealer I dealt with was awesome!

[@TheWildJBerries]

Great review brother! I’m down in south fl and am looking to trade my center console in the future

[@clearlycoastal2102]

Thank you! Oh man I’d love to boat down your way. So many cool things to explore down that way

[@TheWildJBerries]

@@clearlycoastal2102 mother Gaia is a beautiful place!!

[@kellanfelty244]

Noticed in your video last year you were towing with a Toyota. What kind of tow weight is the boat and would you feel comfortable towing it long distance with a half ton?

[@clearlycoastal2102]

Hi. I did have the tundra which I really liked. It was on the edge of the tundras towing capacity and I have since gone to a 3/4 ton.

[@ljgarrod]

A couple questions - where is the battery access on that 270, and where do you store your rods? Didnt see any rocket launchers.

[@clearlycoastal2102]

There are two different battery access points. One in the cabinet under the fish table and the other is under the step behind the door to the transom

[@clearlycoastal2102]

For rod storage I added some aftermarket rod holders

[@davidlowe5022]

What you using for your mooching rod and reel?

[@clearlycoastal2102]

For rod I use the westcoast fishing tackle 10’6” Tyee mooching rod and for reel is the islander TR3

[@sillarsscott7694]

Will you be taking any family trips this year ?

[@clearlycoastal2102]

We are planning a trip into Alaska this summer

[@sillarsscott7694]

@clearlycoastal2102 I very much enjoyed those trips that you and your family took

[@clearlycoastal2102]

@@sillarsscott7694 thank you!

[@neillee3793]

Not bad - now just put all that stuff on top a "North River" hull and you're all set - just kidding - nice boat sir!

[@clearlycoastal2102]

lol thank you! North River are beautiful boats as well