2022 Stuart Boat Show 25 Foot Center Console Comparison - What Does 129k to 192k Get You?

[@willraefpv]

My family bought a Sea Pro 259 last year. The ride on it is great, but it feels so much bigger than other boats. 9’4” beam makes all the difference especially with 22.5 deadrise. Their customer support for warranty work is also excellent, much better than other brands.

[@jiggingjerks]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@davesauerzopf6980]

Great video. Always, like how you break it down. Agree with you on the Sea Pro as well.

[@basicallygoodfood1060]

I am truly amazed by these boat prices and it's surprised me that they have sustained these prices for this long. I didn't think that many people were buying 100 to 200 k boats and can afford them.

[@thestormrunners]

With credit cards and financing many people are very happy to put themselves in dept they will never pay of because they don’t know any better . I sell boats for a living I see it everyday

[@MegaJcamp]

20 years to pay, no worries🤣

[@wolffamadventures7809]

@@thestormrunners whats price of boat would run about 300 a month 350 in payments ?

[@thestormrunners]

@@wolffamadventures7809 40k-45k

[@wolffamadventures7809]

@@thestormrunners ty I've been atuckon a center console or walkaround my grandfather had si.ar to a striper

[@killerb5726]

Finally someone that shows the boat show prices. Thank you!

[@jiggingjerks]

I’m actually going to have a bunch of these videos in the next few weeks (all with prices). 26 to 30 foot CCs goes up tomorrow. Get ready for the sticker shock :)

[@killerb5726]

@@jiggingjerks If it’s anything like truck prices, I don’t wanna know…. 😳. I’m checking out some of your other videos now, nice job overall. Thanks again.

[@jaycordeiro905]

@@jiggingjerks The most useful boat show channel. Seems like everything went up except my pay. I have been looking to upgrade to a cat in the 22-25' range but apparently I missed the boat. Funny not funny. 🥴 Looks like I am going to have to hold on to my boat for a little while. Please keep the video coming.👍

[@jiggingjerks]

@@jaycordeiro905 going to have a Falcon 22 in my 22 foot reviews. Nice little Cat.

[@jaycordeiro905]

@@jiggingjerks 👍

[@nofishtoday]

Wait until a new boat buyer realizes that the purchase price is only half the cost. Dockage. Winter Storage. Insurance. Maintenance. Usage. Repairs. There are going to be a ton of recently purchased boats on the market in the next few years. Be patient and wait for those deals.

[@tallyforeman3145]

It seems like getting a brand new boat at the current time, several manufacturers are just taking orders with months of delivery time.

[@Oldwiseguy-59]

No, I don’t think so, people shelling out over 100g are not first time owners and know the drill. With Covid and many people not travelling, boat saving $$$ went up a lot as well pushing the prices higher. Along with this, we are in the midst of many people inheriting from the war generation that is sadly passing on so there’s a ton of money going from the old savers to the new spenders.

[@glennverspoor6611]

I'm with you on the sea pro. Nice job John

[@Vinigula]

Great video. I like to see the extras on the boats. What works and what doesn't. It gives me ideas on what to put on my under $100k boat. Way under!

[@clevelandbrowns3325]

Love your videos! Keep them coming. I will be in the market in 2-3 years. 25' for me is ideal.

[@jiggingjerks]

Thank you Bevo and sincerely hope some of this price insanity is corrected by then.

[@thestormrunners]

At this rate you’ll be paying over 300k in 3 years for a 25 footer

[@clevelandbrowns3325]

@@thestormrunners If that's the case I will be asking Jigging Jerks to find me a good used boat.

[@edgewater210]

John: Great reviews of these boats. My choice of these three would be the Sea Pro.

[@DM-tf6mk]

I really liked the Sea Pro. I just really think these prices are absolutely ridiculous! It's not just boats. We are in a bad way right now.

[@ATC235]

I’ve been only on a few boats so far. And the Grady just rides amazing. Never been on the sea pro. Now we need test drive videos lol

[@marlonm396]

Hi Capt. Great comparison and review (then/now) of these boats. I think the Sea Pro is also the best value (quality/cost) among the ones you reviewed. Taking it back to 8+ years ago at the Miami Boat show I remember seeing a 25' Dusky with dual Evinrude (don't remember the power) for $65K. Back then that price was unrealistic to me as this boat lacked that fit and finish we all want. Thanks.

[@carlosllama9979]

The SP it’s definitely my pick aswell… for my money.. my buddy has one and it’s an awesome boat.. great video presentation Thnk u.👌

[@jiggingjerks]

Appreciate it Carlos. Yeah, a lot of bang (and size!) for the buck. How is your friend’s SP holding up? Another person commented that their’s was not holding up well…..

[@carlosllama9979]

@@jiggingjerks His boat is actually holding up pretty well has had it for a couple of years now some minor issues only…

[@robertgerber2533]

There’s no way I could afford any of those boats but they are all beautiful and the way you talk about them makes it seem doable

[@Guywithoutahobby]

Yeah, I’m a Parker guy but if I wanted a center console I’d leave the brand, would probably go Sea Hunt or Sailfish 27’… I’m in it for the pilot house. The guys at NJ outboards wanted to sell me a 27 sea hunt ultra, not the gamefish, fully loaded with spot lock, joystick for the price of that 25 Parker. If wasn’t paying off some bills I’d have taken it right then and there.

[@jiggingjerks]

I just really wanted to like that Parker the most, but yeah, just a crazy price with in my opinion didn’t look like the nicest fit and finish

[@marksiegel374]

Tie for me,,,Sea Pro or Aqua Sport would be me choice,,,,

[@sebastianhead2723]

Great video John! A friend down here told me that everything on Sea Pro’s are covered by warranty for 5 years. That’s engine, electronics everything! Not sure how accurate that is, but he works in the industry. Next time check out what Dusky and Contender are doing. 👍 - Seb

[@jiggingjerks]

Thanks bud! Yeah, I have a Contender in an upcoming video and Dusky didn’t attend but they will be at the Miami Show

[@sebastianhead2723]

Look out for the boat I’m running in Miami! Pardo E60. Name is Famiglia. 👍

[@jiggingjerks]

@@sebastianhead2723 I’ll try and find you at the Show

[@LongIslandLethals]

I'm surprised at that Parker at that price point not having full glass at the console and no cushions forward of the console on the gunnel.

[@jiggingjerks]

And the exposed wiring and plastic hatches by bilge. Disappointing at that price point…

[@robertrusso2122]

Hi John great video. I'm all in on the Sea Pro. I have the 239 300hp Suzuki and they are a great value for a mid tier boat. I'm in the Peconic and make the run by you in Greenport and from Shinnecock I will run out to Montauk. If you want to do a video of how these boats perform, we can get together in the spring. Thanks for the videos. 🎣

[@jiggingjerks]

Robert - would love to do a real world overview. Shoot me a text this spring - 917-575-5082. Tight lines!

[@robertrusso2122]

@@jiggingjerks I will, I'm looking foward to it.

[@smokster0604]

Phew number one ☝️….I was watching JS. video now this pops up I had to watch…..Fish on

[@jiggingjerks]

Haha - perfect timing!!! I was fishing with him yesterday actually - great time!

[@LongIslandLethals]

SeaPro 100% all points spot on John. Great video.

[@craig1lengyel]

I hope you post something on the 28-32' CC. 25 is too small once you reach 50 years old. Need something bigger to handle the banging.

[@jiggingjerks]

I looked at about 60 boats Craigy - there will be 26 to 30, 30 to 34, 35 and up and a few other categories over next few weeks

[@gcogs2296]

Hi John, did you happen to see the Sea Hunt Gamefish 25? Curious how the prices increased since last year. It's actually a 26 ft hull and 9ft 2 in beam, and nice finished glass everywhere. I purchased a 2020 with twin 150's for $108k with trailer, great value considering where prices are today. How times have changed.

[@jiggingjerks]

I did not see them at the show this year. Would have made for a great comparison. I will be at the Miami show and I have to believe they will be there so will try and work that in at that show. Congrats on a beautiful boat!

[@gcogs2296]

@@jiggingjerks great, thanks!

[@RichGotFish]

Did they start the build on your Eastward yet? Looking forward to seeing it in person.

[@jiggingjerks]

Not yet

[@marksiegel374]

Aqua sport makes a great boat

[@patrickriddlem9130]

thanks for the info!

[@f2f8mia]

I'm glad to see you made it back to Stuart. Any plans to head to Miami for some tight lines?

[@jiggingjerks]

I will definitely be there this year!

[@scottkinnebrew7924]

Did you get any footage of the Sportsman boats? They don't have a 25 CC, but they do have a couple of different versions of a 24 and a 26. IMO, they are the best boat for the money out there among the volume manufacturers right now. I would say they are similar to the Sea Pro, but better. I think I may have commented on your Stuart Boat Show video from last year that I was looking at a Sea Pro, but I settled on Sportsman. I completely agree that you are WAY overpaying for a Grady.

[@jiggingjerks]

Plenty of footage and they will be featured in other videos

[@scottkinnebrew7924]

@@jiggingjerks Sounds good, thanks! I made it in your video last year, but I missed you this year. This show is only a couple of miles from my house.

[@redman2751]

Just a heads up. I just went by Charles Marine in Sanford NC and they quoted me $130k for a Seahunt Gamefish 25 center console with twin 150s.

[@jiggingjerks]

Better deal than anything here

[@redman2751]

@@jiggingjerks yeah I thought it was a pretty good deal. Boats unlimited in Wilmington was about $15k more then that for the same boat. Which was more in line with what was at the boat show there by you.

[@davidwinthrop1201]

John was Pair Customs there? I wonder how there 24DV would stack up against them

[@jiggingjerks]

Not there

[@davidwinthrop1201]

Was Pair Customs there? I wonder how their 24 DV would stack up against them

[@jiggingjerks]

Negative Dave

[@paulbutter1317]

Just ordered a sea chaser 24HFC hoping rule the sound , with pretty much everything. What's your opinion on the boat

[@jiggingjerks]

It’s a great value and well thought out. I’ve never ridden on one to offer an opinion on the ride. Congrats and best of luck!

[@paulbutter1317]

Definitely, was going to jump into a rabalo R242 it was going to be almost 40 grand more didn't make sense. The sea chaser comes with a 300 susuki with a 5 year warranty plus I got dual simrad and radar 2 transducers. Just hope I can learn how to work all the electronics lol thanks bro

[@marksiegel374]

Very nice boat,,not 160k price value in my opinion.Those Yamaha twins suck up lots of that price point.

[@rayjansen6712]

Next time show Cobia, Sportsman boats.?? If you can...

[@jiggingjerks]

I will have a few of the sportsman boats in other videos. Cobia did not send any boats to the show as far as I could tell

[@000Mach]

Would love to see the 30 foot comparison

[@jiggingjerks]

It’s coming

[@alexrossitch7187]

What are your thoughts on the Edgewater 265cc?

[@jiggingjerks]

Awesome boats. Like the Grady, a little pricey but quality and features are there

[@williamtukeyjr3661]

Aquasport!

[@nathandelorenzo4510]

Did you have a chance to check out tidewater boats?

[@jiggingjerks]

Yes. Will have them included in the 26 to 30 comparison.

[@robertgerber2533]

Now I’ll go check and see what they have in smaller sizes

[@jiggingjerks]

I’ll have three other videos in next few weeks with smaller sizes (next boat show video will be 26 to 30 footers though)

[@ninodog10309]

Judging by this video I would go with sea pro. I have the Grady. 2004. It’s an amazing boat. I have never been on any of these other CC though. So technically. I can’t give an honest review. My Grady. Strong. Solid. Good fuel burn. Been out over 100 miles with it. Been in NASTY 🤮 Seas. The storage is really good. I have a lot of gear and the boat handles it. The deck space I wish was better. I wish it was wider. Longer. But hey. Then I should probably go with a bigger boat. Problem. I can’t afford them. LOL Grady still Running like a champ with twin f150s. Have 2000 hours on em. Service the engines every 100 hours. And I’ve done two timing belt changes already for preventative maintenance at 1000 hours each. I’ll probably have this boat forever. And at some point will reppower. Debating on putting a Minnkota trolling motor on in the summer. No longer fishing on the north east coast in New York moving down the south east Florida and it looks like trolling motors is the way to go to get on the smaller pieces of bottom. Next to bridges and docks. Etc.

[@jiggingjerks]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Trolling motor is a total game changer - even in the North East. I’m out of Eastern LI and have one on my Sea Vee. Good luck with the move!

[@robertstorms5539]

Across the board did any of these boat companies add anything to substantiate the price increase?

[@jiggingjerks]

The Aquasport upgrades to twin 200 Zukes over 150s. That’s the only noticeable difference I saw

[@ronb6333]

Nice job, i’m trying to come down to a boat show this year. Is there a boat show between Tampa and Naples you would recommend. That would give me a good amount of center console boats in water or out. Close to as good as Miami.

[@jiggingjerks]

Hey Ron - being completely honest here. I have not been to either of those shows so unfortunately, I’m not the best person to make that recommendation for you. I have been to the Miami show and as you know, every manufacturer under the sun is there. Wish I could offer better advice :-)

[@Piedscooter1]

No Cobia boats?

[@jiggingjerks]

Nope. There were two Cobias there but they were on display with the Freedom Boat Club. I am sure they will be in Miami though. I plan on being there next month

[@gonzoclk500]

Did you get a price on the 2022 Sea Hunt Gamefish 25?

[@jiggingjerks]

Not at the Show this year.

[@gonzoclk500]

@@jiggingjerks Ok thanks! I really liked how you showed the differences in the same boat from last year to this year. Great videos and amazing how much the prices have gone up. I sold my 2016 32ft Edgewater in 2018 for the price of a new higher end 26ft center console boat price today.

[@wolffamadventures7809]

I would the sea pro all the way I don't like butch wiring on the parker )-:

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Wonderful.

[@trancemusic8805]

ive got a sea pro 239 CC in Marco Island FL. the boats fit and finish does not hold up.

[@jiggingjerks]

Interesting! What year?

[@trancemusic8805]

@@jiggingjerks 2019

[@miked8227]

Looked at a new sea pro on the lot yesterday and wasn’t impressed with fit n finish plus the fixtures were already getting tarnished.

[@philipcaruso5490]

Do you ever think we will see the prices come back down to earth? If so what do you think will be the cause?

[@marlonm396]

Philip, I also wonder the same thing...

[@jiggingjerks]

Unfortunately, I think two things have to happen: interest rates need to go up making free money a little more difficult and the economy needs to take a serious hit where people will forgo luxury items, which unfortunately, boats are for most of us.

[@monster-pq7ln]

We are reliving the roaring 20's in many ways. Now is not the time.

[@marlonm396]

@@jiggingjerks , this is great conversation over a drink or a great BBQ. You have great points which would make people's disposable income shrink making boating less affordable. We are also seeing a decrease in economic growth in each quarter, but that isn't slowing boat builders down as they continue to price out boats at housing costs. What a paradoxical phenomenon!

[@eduardocruzo8607]

These prices are not just crazy, but FUCKING crazy.

[@seekinfindin5669]

Sea Pro

[@rayjansen6712]

Prices are outrageous..... Big or small... Too expensive for my thinking....

[@johnhickman2915]

Sea pro

[@svfreakitiki]

Are you f*cking kidding me?! How do people justify these prices? You can building that boat for a 10th of that price.

[@Oldwiseguy-59]

I got dizzy watching that camera work. Slow it down to get more subs.

[@jiggingjerks]

Yup. I notice that to when editing. Will try harder.

[@Oldwiseguy-59]

@@jiggingjerks it’s difficult in that format with one person. One needs to pan very very slowly or put the camera on a stick or tripod. To be honest, we know what a locker looks like and I would suggest just describing what you love about a boat over and above some other boats. They all have 80% same features and believe most viewers want to hear about the 20% that are different. Also I find most bling is just cosmetic and the true benefits are mostly hidden in things like a solid hull, creeks, wiring, special features other boats don’t have, type of stainless fittings, cheap plastics, bilge, steps, how solid things feel, grab rails and give them a good tug…climb on top of the T-Top to see how it is finished, riggings, options that you can put on and how cheap or expensive they are….

[@user-zb7tg5hi3t]

These prices will drop as the interest rates rise.

[@davidnoble480]

The days when a working class guy could buy a new boat are long gone. The Grady is a joke .Over $200,000 dollars with taxes and a trailer ? And the quality and attention to detail with new boats is not that great . Just like you saw on that Parker. I am glad I already own a boat because these prices I see today are not something I could justify paying.

[@robertgerber2533]

Basically they can raise the price to whatever they want because the people who buy these boats are generally wealthy and a few thousand more doesn’t mean much to them. Inflation is high so why not go along with everything else and raise the price. What we need to stabilize the market is a good recession

[@jiggingjerks]

Yup and that’s the double edged sword. Recession will hurt many but surely stabilize prices….

[@johnm5714]

@@jiggingjerks that sword looks like it’s gonna swing hard the way things are going John.Lots of really dangerous decisions are being made by some very clueless people.Must have shook my head a 1000x over the last year…

[@SchusterFishes]

That Grady white sucks lol