I Found The Most AFFORDABLE Boats | Miami International Boat Show

[@JBerry-q8c]

Great video honest I appreciate you guys walking around that show

[@perfectfitboating]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you commenting! We have another video on the boat show Monday at 6pm! 🤙

[@2BearsOutdoors]

This was a fun video to watch. The Skiff's are Hot on the 💲💲 great buy. Love the video brother.

[@perfectfitboating]

Thank you brother! It was a lot of fun! We gotta go to the next one! 🤙

[@2BearsOutdoors]

@@perfectfitboating ♥️♥️👍😊

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Bayliner always checks all the boxes from 20 feet away. Don't start looking too closely. Being on the water with a bayliner is still better than wishing. lol

[@perfectfitboating]

🤣🤣🤣 youre not wrong! I’ve never made fun of boat brands because I’ve been on the side of wishing. Wishing I can be out there on an inner tube or anything for that matter! 🤙

[@melcrissey-p8i]

You might want to look closely at today’s Bayliners, and especially the Trophy line of boats. Not your grandfather’s boat anymore.

[@perfectfitboating]

That’s because those trophy’s are actually made in Poland like the 25 trophy pilot house. Completely different manufacturer. Much better quality! 🤙

[@easttexasengineering3489]

@@perfectfitboating interesting, I never knew that.

[@flnative7553]

Imagine being in the market for a 21-22 ft boat you make a 150k a year and you realize when you get to the boat show you are stuck looking at a jet boat or a skiff!

[@perfectfitboating]

That’s awful. Prices are nuts but I think they’ll come down some.

[@HankSnatchez]

@flnative7553 back in the early 2000s I got drunk at the Ft.Lauderdale boat show and walked out with a HydraSports 2596 Vector with twin Evinrudes and It was well over $100k and I only made around 75k a year. Now I'm shopping for a 21 footer just to goof off and they want 80k for them

[@enthused7591]

Boat prices are crashing like 2008, and so are car prices. Probably why Skeeter didn't list any prices. Every boat manufacturer sees it. Demand is down 80% since 2022. New and used boats will be another 40% cheaper next year as we hit the worst recession, possibly ever.

[@perfectfitboating]

I hate that you’re right about the worst recession ever but it’s true. Boat prices will continue to fall.

[@KIWI_ADVENTURES]

very nice and informative video, you are correct, the market is changing and prices are dropping. thanks for hunting under 60K boats!!!

[@perfectfitboating]

Thank you Juan! We appreciate you! 🤙

[@LSUMikeFTW]

Thanks for this and other videos. Good info from someome in the industry. What is your view of NauticStar boats? More specifically the 211 Hybrid.

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks for commenting! I’ve seen a few of them and they seem to be a regular entry level boat.Although I haven’t take a deep dive into them, I have noticed they upper their features to match the likes of sportsman and key west etc. over the last few years.I’m hoping I will see some at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show this year so I can review them!🤙🛥️🌊

[@warlordop713]

Used boats are the way to go.

[@perfectfitboating]

Yep!

[@Mike-gw9yt]

Vouching for the Carolina skiffs, I own the 218 dlx. They are very roomy and capable boats. The ride quality isn't as terrible as the older hull style although definitely not the best. The DLX and LS share the same hull. Major difference between the two is that the LS actually has space for a head in the CC. Figured I'd share the info for anyone interested. 13:29 13:29 13:29 13:29 13:29

[@Mike-gw9yt]

....... Disregard the time stamps. I have large thumbs...

[@perfectfitboating]

@@Mike-gw9yt hey that’s great info! Thank you for sharing. They get hate for some reason but I like them a lot!🤙

[@sfsaltwateradventures]

Awesome video, great prices for those looking to get into boating. 👍🔥

[@perfectfitboating]

Prices are definitely getting better! 🤙

[@bandck8752]

Very informative, interesting that you mention new prices are down 10 to 20% , high interest rates as well kills affordability. Anyways great video and excellent, excellent quality, i liked the price point of 60 and under, my kind of prices. Just FYI, up in Canada i was told that new prices and even used have collapsed.

[@perfectfitboating]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We try to make better and better videos each time. The interest rates definitely kill affordability. Unless youre buying cash (I know we don’t have 60k lying around to buy a boat) interest rates make a huge impact of affordability. Looks like the market is starting to collapse down here as well. I for see people buying old used and repowering. Let’s see! Thanks again! 🤙

[@davidblack5551]

The LONGER the BETTER for the ocean 🤙

[@perfectfitboating]

True! 🤙

[@conormcgregor.7333]

I've had a Yamaha for years, very low maintenance and very reliable.

[@perfectfitboating]

I’ve heard they’re very reliable and well built as well! Glad she’s served you well! 🤙

[@CaptainWayneConn]

Mako Proskiffs aren’t flat bottom like Carolina Skiffs. They are more like a catamaran and will run in moderate chop.Captain Wayne here

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks for the info cap! 🤙

[@hydroconcepts]

fantastic video thanks !! would love to seen a little more of that offshore boat after winning 2 times in a raw at the NZ boat show this new models .

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks for watching mate! Glad you enjoyed it!🤙

[@NINOROMELLO]

Very educational video.. 😌🥂

[@Enjoylife-2000]

Can you do a video on best used boats under 40k

[@perfectfitboating]

We’re working on a series of those. That’s a great idea! 🤙

[@etarheel1]

Thank you, great info ! Well done

[@perfectfitboating]

Youre welcome! Thank you so much for watching! 👍

[@hkn.9477]

Hey currently been boat shopping for dual console around 24-27' would love to get your insight if I may. looking at new boats as well, when you said I would never buy new boat. killed me with that line please elaborate and point me in best direction. Thank you, love the content keep it up!

[@perfectfitboating]

Hey there! There’s a couple great boats in that range that i think would work great for you. The 26 Grady dual console is like a Cadillac. Twin 200’s. It rides like a 30 footer. I’d only buy a new boat personally if I had money to burn and I wanted something custom. Boats depreciate faster than anything. You could prob find the same model boat 2-3 years old in amazing condition for thousands cheaper and motors still under warranty. The hulls are usually transferable warranty as well! Hope that helps!

[@A5JDZK]

Sportsman Boats are nice, but their prices have gotten out of hand. I'm not paying for their KZbin marketing vids.

[@perfectfitboating]

Sportsman’s seem to be nice boats. Very similar to key west.

[@jobino511]

I think you picked the right one for the price, size and finish.

[@perfectfitboating]

We thought so too and it was close! Between the bigger Carolina skiff or the smaller one, either were great! Thanks for commenting! 🤙

[@mattp4079]

Carolina skiffs remind me of the Triumphs which where injection molded of ropeline, a really tough material. Co. went under in 2016.

[@perfectfitboating]

I remember those! They were almost indestructible!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello cap. Boat prices are out of control even outboard motors too

[@perfectfitboating]

Hey cap! Yeah they’re still pretty nuts and unrealistic. Btw Parker wasn’t at this show for some reason. Interview will have to wait!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@perfectfitboating lol we will wait for next time, look at todays weather is nuts cap.

[@perfectfitboating]

Cap this weather is crazy! Luckily we have things like the boat show and flea markets to keep us busy but we’re dying to get out there and camp. This is crazy!

[@germantrabada4974]

Two words Boston Whaler!

[@DogOneIsOpen]

Excellent video! Very interested in the Carolina DLXs but there’s not much out there on YT about em.

[@perfectfitboating]

Thank you so much! The gentleman who bought that same boat at the show made a video of how much he loved it. If I remember right, it topped out in the mid to high 40s and handled really well!

[@DogOneIsOpen]

@@perfectfitboating Very good to know thank you!

[@enthused7591]

Would be super curious to see how the basic 25-foot flat bottom skiff handles chop compared to that modified bottom on the smaller lighter 21 LS. I think the pure size and weight advantage of the 25 might be underappreciated. Really good deal for a 25-foot boat. Could have 8 people on a boat that size pretty comfortably.

[@perfectfitboating]

I have to say that we almost chose the 25 as the best deal because it’s a lot of boat for the price. I met the person who bought the 21 ls from this show. That actual boat. And he compares both rides of the flat and modified bottom. He says there’s a significant difference. And it does like 48mph😳 that’s nuts!

[@HankSnatchez]

I'm gonna wait till after the new year. Even in Soflo we still have a "winter" when it comes to boat buying

[@perfectfitboating]

That’s a smart move. Should be down a little more. We noticed 10-20% drop from the year before to this year.

[@HankSnatchez]

@@perfectfitboating hopefully I can save a little on a leftover 2024

[@easttexasengineering3489]

Overall I like to see someone posting boat videos for boats under $60k. However to stat you would never buy a new boat tells me you must not have kids to take out. A used boat is buying someone else’s problems. I never met a boater who sold a boat and said “that boat ran amazing,” it’s usually when it’s a pile of poop they sell it. Not bashing at all. I appreciated this video. FYI don’t be afraid of the wave runner Yamaha style boat motor combination, they are VERY reliable brother.

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks for the comment. The Yamahas are great reliable boats. We follow a channel who ran a 19ft to the Bahamas many times and it never let him down. 🤙

[@easttexasengineering3489]

@@perfectfitboating keep the videos coming brother, we’re on the market for a smaller lake boat and I use videos from great people like yourself who are out at the boat shows to see what’s available.

[@perfectfitboating]

@easttexasengineering3489 we appreciate that my man! We have a few videos at the boat shows! Once they start coming around again at the end of this year, we’re gonna try to be more diverse in the boat categories we review. Lake boats for example is not something we’re used to down here in sfl but the majority of the country is. More to come! 🤙

[@HankSnatchez]

Reliable for about 300 hours

[@ujoel2]

The BEST boat is the one designed for your purpose that you can COMFORTABLY afford. Get what you can and enjoy the heck out of it and don't be concerned with impressing anyone or because there are bigger boats out there... A day on the water on a small boat is still better than being stuck on the couch at home because you couldn't afford the payments or the gas. Open fisherman, bowrider, deck boat, pontoon, deep vee, flat bottom, jet, sterndrive, outboard... they all have their unique advantages and disadvantages and best use scenarios. Decide on what you are going to primarily use the boat for, how many people you need to SIT comfortably, and in what depths and water conditions, and pick a hull design that is best for that...

[@perfectfitboating]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! 🤙

[@donaldsoncole3095]

You need to look at the Key West brand !!!! Your missing it !!!! I would never shop at a boat show, $$$$$$$$. Go to the dealership and ask for their best price out the door, when you get their price, say I will be back !!! You will get a deal, must grind to get one !!!!!

[@thomaschandler4831]

50 or 60 k is the sweet spot

[@thomaschandler4831]

I like your choice 🏆👍👍

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks Thomas! 🤙

[@hkn.9477]

Would love to get your thoughts on the yamaha fsh 255 as well.

[@perfectfitboating]

I’m not into the jet boats but those Yamahas seemed to be built quite well. Motors are reliable but I like outboards. You free up more space with an outboard and from what I understand you have more maneuverability also. Hope that helps 🤙

[@ryanhernandez2414]

Stupid prices, the best was the blue skiff but it seems everything is 20k too much

[@vr4junkie385]

No seadoo switch there awesome and under 60k

[@locstar9692]

Just for future reference.. when a boat says starting at "$$,$$$" that in most cases means just the boat itself. Sometimes it will include the most minimal engine that is offered with that particular boat but that is typically it. Like that yamaha 195 FSH, the sea deck, the gages, the multicolored piped material on the seats the T-top, the stereo are all added expenses. So while it says starting at $45k.. I bet if you specked one out the way the one you showed was it would be over $60k.. Now the ones that you showed that said boat show special price as is.. those were all out the door just the way you showed them for that price.. just something to keep in mind..

[@perfectfitboating]

That’s a good tip. We’ll pay attention to that in future shows because that’s how they get ya! 🤙

[@brianpino7274]

Waiting on a vid on total cost breakdown of your guys boat. Want to compare what’s the better option

[@perfectfitboating]

We think that will come in the next two months or so. We need to finish the topside of the boat (painting, rub rail etc.) Without the motor, I think we’re in for about 12k or so. We definitely will do this video though! 🤙

[@brianpino7274]

@@perfectfitboatingdamn that’s not too bad honestly. That will be my next long term project a boat like yours with a small cabin. I just bought a used 19 footer and it needs a tad bit of work so definitely helps constantly watching your guys’ vids for tips and help.

[@perfectfitboating]

@brianpino7274 you can definitely do it. I’m just a regular dude who learned as I went. KZbin helped alot and now I can show people as I learn too. The boat we got had to be done from the bottom up. You might be able to find something in better shape so you save some money on having to do huge projects. Prices of boats are coming down so you’re in the right time to start looking!

[@oxyfide]

How do you walk past the mako 18 Lts? 😂

[@Masterbaiterfishing215]

Just curious, why would you never buy a new boat?

[@perfectfitboating]

Good question. If I was extremely wealthy and had money to burn then I would consider getting something I could customize to my needs. Boats depreciate extremely quickly and you can find a boat that’s a few years old that is way cheaper than new. Some that still have transferable warranty and warranty on the motor/motor. If we were talking 15-20 years ago I wouldn’t say the same thing. Prices today are insane.

[@Masterbaiterfishing215]

@@perfectfitboating appreciate your input and your videos are very helpful.

[@perfectfitboating]

@willynilly8216 thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed them and they can help! Thanks for commenting! 🤙

[@thomaschandler4831]

It’s a great boat .. but … ya gotta be able to get out of the sun ☀️ a bit … you need a canopy

[@perfectfitboating]

Absolutely! That sun is brutal!

[@justinbrooks8179]

These prices are crazy.

[@perfectfitboating]

Very crazy!🤙🛥️🌊

[@jamesdash1906]

If $60,000 is your idea of affordable let's switch checking accounts.

[@perfectfitboating]

🤣 I would never buy a new boat. That’s just me. But affordable is different for everyone. I try to be as realistic as possible but if I chose to do boats under 40k I’d be left with nothing to show the viewers. The market still sucks and will continue to suck! 🤙

[@NINOROMELLO]

I herd you said that a few times "I would never by a new boat" ..why? If you dont mind me asking. 😌🥂​@perfectfitboating

[@perfectfitboating]

The only way I think I’d purchase a brand new boat would be if I was extremely wealthy and i needed something custom. The market is priced way too high. Even if it is coming down a little, you could get something slightly used and basically new for almost half the price and usually with more features. And, you might be able to get the motor with warranty still and many newer hulls have transferable warranties. Just makes more sense to shop around for a used one. 🤙

[@giladamzaleg9847]

Dude this is a boat show not a baby equipment.. it’s under the title of pleasure and if you can’t afford those boats you should not own boat at all at this point .

[@shawnp8429]

60k is on cheaper side he means

[@Kevinw4040]

Do they have Gheenoes at these shows?

[@perfectfitboating]

I don’t remember seeing them at this one but they might’ve been at the Ft. Lauderdale one. This show was huge so it’s hard to really see everything in a day like we tried to. This year we’re going all week to film more! Gheenoes are sick though! 🤙

[@tecategt5]

“The Carolina 24 is a great boat for 50k!!! Wow” it’s a bathtub with a motor😐…. Sees the Yamaha “I guess this is what you get for 50k🙄”

[@Hazel66781]

When you got to the winner, you had volume issues. I couldn't understand what you were saying.

[@perfectfitboating]

Yes. We say that at 21:22.

[@ammogiant824]

Lmao i know carlina skiffs are well made boats but 45 is ridiculous over priced.

[@perfectfitboating]

The whole market is just way overpriced we agree!🤙

[@jimgraves6464]

Boat companies are not intouch with the consumer😢

[@perfectfitboating]

Youre absolutely right about that Jim! 🤙

[@Nautitimeadventures]

When he snubbed the Yamaha FSH model boats, credibility went out the window.

[@perfectfitboating]

Checkout our video titled “boating industry exposed” and check out the raw fiberglass I pull out of the bilge of two Yamahas.

[@Lhondureno]

Looking to get yamaha ar220 jetboat

[@perfectfitboating]

Dope man! You’re gonna love it! They’re sweet boats!🤙

[@alexangell4727]

Where is your Axopar 29 video?

[@perfectfitboating]

That’s the next one we’re doing. “Best overnight boat that is trailerable”. I’ll have that up at the end of the week! 🤙

[@alexangell4727]

Sounds good we met at the show! I went over the 29 for you guys!

[@perfectfitboating]

@@alexangell4727 Alex! Yes! Thank you and your team so much you were so nice helping us try and find my phone! 🤣 it was great to meet you!

[@alexangell4727]

I have a feeling you never found it?

[@perfectfitboating]

@alexangell4727 we actually did! We watched some of our footage and backtracked it was over at the nimbus booth. Thank god!

[@ujoel2]

For the low, low price of a second mortgage and one less kidney...

[@perfectfitboating]

🤣

[@kellymchenry1944]

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a nice center console under 60 grand

[@perfectfitboating]

Yes! And believe me, we’ve tried! 🤙

[@kellymchenry1944]

@@perfectfitboating in 19 I bought a nuaticstar 22xs. I payed about 61k. A boat like that now is closer to 90k. Insane.

[@perfectfitboating]

@@kellymchenry1944 I can’t wrap my head around that. It’s just crazy!

[@mypubesinurdooby1773]

Parker CC are like 50k when I looked.

[@Aquamiamiguy2901]

Why wouldn’t you buy a new boat? You mentioned that on your video.

[@perfectfitboating]

Because the prices are ridiculous 🤣. We have maybe 40k invested in our 24ft cabin boat. Just for comparison, a 20ft Grady white overnighter goes for 170k brand new. Plus I love doing projects and showing others how to do them while saving money. 🤙

[@Aquamiamiguy2901]

So in your case. You prefer to invest 40K on that 24ft. I don’t know the year or condition thant to put 40K towards lets say for example a 27ft seahunt ultra 2023 new with twin yamaha 200 and warranty of course. ?

[@Aquamiamiguy2901]

Btw. Thanks for responding.

[@perfectfitboating]

Yes, in our case, I’d rather invest 40k (over some time restoring it) than on a new boat like that 27 sea hunt. Those boats are right at 200k new . They’re beautiful but I can’t justify getting something new. Even the used ones are 100k. Grady makes a 23 gulfstream which is the closest thing to our boat and that’s over 200k new. There’s pros and cons to both. My pockets aren’t that deep and I actually enjoy learning new skills and making this boat customized to how I want it. And I get to show people they can do it too by making videos. Check out some of our other videos we’ve done and continue to do projects on our boat. I always respond to our commenters and enjoy exchanging ideas! Thanks for the comment! 🤙

[@Aquamiamiguy2901]

Thanks. For the info. Yeah my dream in the future is a boat to stay over night at places. Now i own a ski. Which i enjoy very much.

[@HerrSatan]

The MAKO Skiffs are not "Flat Bottom." They are a cathedral hull which is more like a twin hull but not really. Drives and rides nothing like a true flat bottom boat.

[@perfectfitboating]

I believe I say, “flat bottom style”. Ride still isn’t any good.

[@joelanny81]

I lost interest as soon as you mentioned camping on the bow of a carolina skiff

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks for the comment! 🤙

[@Lilperc-qf3un]

got it so even if you are making 150k a year thats still not enough for a nice boat lmaoo

[@perfectfitboating]

Exactly

[@noncched6839]

Thos Makos Pro Skiffs are not flat bottom, closer to a cat.

[@perfectfitboating]

To call it closer to a cat is a stretch Imo. It’s somewhere between a tri hull like the Carolina skiff LS and the true flat bottom Carolina skiff. None of them come close to the ride of a v hull. 🤙

[@joelhorner5806]

Not my style.....😉

[@perfectfitboating]

Not really ours either. 🤙

[@BrianSousa1]

Way overpriced, that boat has so much garbage on it that’s going to break it’ll make smoke come out of your ears. Let me know if I was right or not.

[@perfectfitboating]

We never said we bought any of these boats. An acquaintance of ours did by the Carolina skiff. He’s a KZbinr. He absolutely loved it and I believe he runs charters out of it.

[@user-dq4ex7id8j]

Just Join Freedom Boat Club. Way better

[@perfectfitboating]

That’s an option for sure! 🤙