TOP 3 OFFSHORE Boats Under 30 FEET!

[@LifeOffshore]

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[@midnight4539]

Curious to know why you say that Grady White is your least favorite manufacturer.

[@SDJ7044]

New to your channel. Thanks for the info on 30’ In the market for a 30 footer. Didn’t want to spend big $. What do you think of the Sportsman 302. ? That is the one I was looking at. I’ll appreciate any feed back for you or any of your followers.

[@raveltherapy6884]

I give this a thumbs up because this is one of the few guys that actually give price ranges. Thank you

[@kevinpurcell2521]

Facts cuz most just lost a 46 foot seahunter that costs 700k or a big freeman for that price

[@vanceduke5196]

You know why I like this guy? Excellent presentation, Unique perspective, Short and to the point.

[@jamesstack7827]

I really like your straightforward, direct narratives. You do a good job with these videos. Thanks for the effort.

[@562562562562562]

Keep pumping these out. Always full of content I can't afford but your narration is literally the best to listen to in boats or prob anything else haha

[@PeteR-ed9nd]

Multiple owner of gradys over a few decades. Quality of product, and the feeling it got me home in some rough seas at least 3 times , I feel its best when the going gets tough. No disrespect to the others, but I loved my Gradys. Battle tested, battle tough

[@sledzep01]

If more safe fishing is the target. Buy a Grady. You will learn that you can fish on days in a Grady when in other boats you learn to stay home. It is not as fast, You cant get a different color except for the hull. But it will want to go play when others dont. and it will always bring you home.

[@benjigans1419]

Unfortunately Ive never gotten to sea trial a Grady, almost bought a 330 express three years ago but it sold the day I was supposed to look at it. Just looking at the videos they're awesome, see them at the boat show I absolutely love them

[@chiphill4856]

Now that Grady has eliminated wood from their boats, they are back at the top of my list.

[@harrisonthrasher55]

Regulator. Hard to not have regulator on the list when talking about wide and heavy

[@peterharteveld934]

Regulator 28, can't beat it.... an awesome machine!

[@benjigans1419]

How are they in rough water?

[@bennettblackmon2858]

@@benjigans1419 one of the best if not the best

[@charlesdbritt]

@@benjigans1419 they ride like a longer boat. Regulator, Contender and Yellowfin are my personal top three

[@jimmie7049]

Boston Whaler - heavy, wide beam, separate fuel tanks for each motor and separate electrical. Handle s big seas seriously well. My favourite!

[@reg26]

The fact that Regulator is not on this list is crazy. But I guess you knew that you would get all kinds of other suggestions when you published this

[@tombrown7577]

Absolutely, the new 34 is my favorite boat of them all!

[@reg26]

@@tombrown7577 Although now that the new 37 has come out LOL Going out of my mind

[@johncorbett6339]

Regulator over GW everyday.

[@aldo-228]

@@johncorbett6339 ..not sure about every day..but they sure are nice!

[@jlcinternet]

Ah yes, Regulator is badass. Same with Blackfin which I both forgot about.

[@stans1058]

Two engines are safer. Unless there are two separate fuel tanks and electrical systems your safety margin is greatly reduced. You are left with a engine failure that is not caused by the fuel or an electrical problem. The engines have to be totally isolated from each other. Also, never fuel up both tanks from the same source. Otherwise you will have both tanks with bad gas.

[@tomzhang8675]

and put them on different boats😂😂😂

[@beauknowz]

Can’t believe I see this comment, way to go! Been around boating for 50 years. Back in the 80’s at Sailfish Marina, North Palm Beach FL, if their ever was an old sea dog crabby ass man it was their fuel doc. guy. The tanker guys hated him as much as they respected him. Soon as the tanker pulled in he was out there testing the #2 diesel for water & contaminates. Same for gasoline. Miss those old school fully mechanical turbo diesels. Those Cats & 2 stroke Detroits were every gear heads symphony come to life! Great video!

[@stujos82]

Interesting comment and a smart one though sometimes filling gas from two different sources is impractical. I have twin outboards with a single fuel tank and I filled the fuel tank 150 gal, then didn’t run the boat much for an extended period of time, developed some fuel varnish and requiring some serious expenses related to fuel filters and injectors and the emptying and replacing of a lot of fuel. Now I try to use my boat more often and don’t fill up with more fuel than half a tank unless I really plan a long trip.

[@ekbusdriver]

SeaVee without question. A little small for this list, but Onslow Bay is probably my favorite.

[@MattC42678]

1000% 27 Onslow should be on this list!

[@justjoeitable]

I have the Boston Whaler outrage it's a 25 foot boat with twins and actually fished overnighters 80 miles off in the canyon. The hull is absolutely amazing! And I have been out in things that I've had no business being in. I've also had the Grady but I'll take the whaler any day over the Grady-White the whaler is a foam-filled Unsinkable boat on top of everything else

[@whalerlife53]

Yep! There's whalers', then there's everything else. Bottom line.

[@rogrambo]

The whaler outrage is awesome. That's what I would like to get eventually. I have the robalo 242 right now. I have grown up offshore, I live right on the water and Freeport Texas, and I have ran a lot of guided trips out of here. I have lived here 30 years, since I was 17, fishing at almost every weekend and I know every bump on the ground out there. My favorite trip is 69 miles out to stetson Rock. The tequila rigs are 80 MI but they are loaded with tuna and wahoo as well as some huge grouper. Anyway I get talking fishing and I cannot shut up. I just saw that you have my dream boat.

[@justjoeitable]

@@rogrambo I actually saw my R260 and got the Outrage. The r260 was a nice boat I can't complain it was easier to clean than the whaler. So many fishboxes now. But it was a 2003 and I had a lot of issues with yamaha's 225 four strokes I think it was the first year they made them that size. The Robo alo was great but a few times I went over a big wave going very fast and it almost threw me over kind of unpredicted.

[@justjoeitable]

Sold

[@AnnexF]

What are your thoughts on Boston Whaler Guardian 25?

[@AnnexF]

It's a great boat!

[@TayKlutchkey]

My favorite on this list is the Grady white, but I would’ve included the Freeman 28

[@patrickwaters1222]

Regulator needs to be in the top 3!

[@elianselmi4099]

Good choices, but you got to look at the Cobia 301 CC... comes with twin Yamaha 300 with helm master, awesome high quality build and loaded with family friendly feature for just over 250K! Serious boat @ a great price

[@stephenrojas6533]

I agree with the Floridian choice bro 🇺🇸

[@jbuckets3927]

Another day another great video !

[@lesleyboeder1798]

We run a 23 foot proline. Absolutely love it Feels extremely safe in all conditions

[@mr.hogfish7135]

Nice video bro! I’ve just found your videos and are amazing!

[@cardio10101]

Gr8 share and choices. You can score buying one owner boats, loaded with options, low hours (

[@johnhall2719]

Nice! To the point, pricing and honest information! BAM!

[@carlosllama9979]

Yellow phin it’s a must on your list… nice job quick and to the point..👍I also like the fact that you include boat prices

[@boballison123123]

Great video, thanks. Just curious why don't you like Grady-White. I have a Fisherman 236 and LOVE it.

[@OCEANIABOATS]

Absolutely love love this boat. would love to have one like

[@edlayne6783]

Regulator has an awesome boat !!!

[@jakes5530]

Regulators are notably very heavy too, great for rough sea stability.

[@LifeOffshore]

Yea, they're bad ass. I was debating on putting their 28 as my #3. It's just so many great boats out there narrowing it down to 3 is extremely difficult and opinion based. I thought sea hunters 28's versatility without losing offshore capabilities is the reason I put it on my list instead of the Regulator.

[@enquirymind4501]

What is the no.1 boat on your list? Did you say BV290? Please elaborate...

[@ChrisPascale-e9s]

How does the Sportsman 30' CC compare to these? 10'4" beam; heavy; Sharp entry. Would love to hear peoples thoughts. Thanks!

[@spanishjo4282]

Just bought a Boston whaler 20. I loved the boat!

[@BeauSelisker]

Nice video. Personally, I feel Whitewater’s 28 and Conch 27 should also be mentioned in this. Both are more narrow, but tremendous all around boats purpose built for offshore fishing. Far more storage than anything you mentioned. Price points more reasonable as well. If price wasn’t a factor, I’d say SeaVee 290 all the way

[@jmonte58]

Worldcat Center Console 295 cc it’s an outstanding boat for fishing most efficient hull for the ultimate in smooth, stable performance. And, when you’re not fishing, this sleek power catamaran is ideal for offshore day cruises with family and friends. It’s the one boat you need for virtually any boating activity.

[@anferFFmax]

What do think of the sailfish 312 CC?

[@stevecooper8121]

I have taken several trips out in rough conditions in a friend's 30 6 Bimini Grady White, and the boat rides like a Cadillac. Goes thu 4 foot chop like it's smooth as glass. I've been on several budget boats but the Grady makes them feel like a row boat.Never been on a your other 2 picks but they look awesome.

[@PescarPJ]

What is your impression of the Cobia 28’ CC?

[@joseph87328]

Grady 306 owner here. All around great boat.

[@norbertogandara17]

The question shows how little I know but does the price you mention include the twin engines you listed?

[@gustavodiaz4689]

I love the Grady is a tank

[@bretoneer]

Orion Boatworks 29. Just priced one out, to my liking, with twin 200 Suzukis etc etc. Based on the Formula / Sea Vee, et al hull design. Not a wide boat but super high quality ride w 24° in transom. $174,800 is my price. I know it’s not a production boat, but build quality is excellent.

[@theGovnr1]

I would have to include Regulator, they are offshore BEAST

[@beastmaster6963]

Not really

[@tychappell1026]

I second that

[@lb7wade518]

Great info!! To the point!!

[@chrisgandy2395]

Contender 39 center console is awesome

[@deahelkcunklaer2180]

Best riding boat I've ever been on and even after 2000 hours still look the same.

[@Sportfot]

What do you think is the best between 28 Floridian and the 29 Seavee? thx

[@teddobol]

I agree with Sea Hunter and Seavee but I strongly disagree against Grady-White I would never buy a boat that's a two piece construction or has forward seating, and how did Contender not make this list.

[@loganmartin8613]

Still stronger hulls then the others

[@edavis7350]

I run an Ocean runner 29’ with 257 gallons, she comes in with twin 250 Yamahas, wet in the 10k range , just 8’ beam. I love the ride and at 4000 rpms and below in Caribbean waters US Virgin Islands. Fish boxes are too short, for my size Wahoo. I am not in love with the leaning post, and not enough rod holders. On a rare flat day at WOT she is scary fast for my liking. New price range hull< CC, leaning post is 445k rigged in the $125k and below. All foam core and plenty boat for this area. But I do like your 29

[@edavis7350]

$45 k rigged now 445, sorry on the typo

[@whalerlife53]

Foam filled does not automatically translate to unsinkable like most people think. Unsinkable, means some portion of the boat must remain above the water. In many cases all that is, is the tip of the Bow of the boat. There is only one manufacture that has an unsinkable guarantee in writing. Whaler. They are also the only manufacturer that list the swamped capacity of each model in writing too.

[@Jessedog11]

For me personally- I need a ration of 3.5 to1 on the length to beam ratio for offshore- The ride is much softer on offshore trips- Plus you need around 300 gallons for canyon fishing in the North east, unless you carry a Fuel bladder.

[@benjigans1419]

My boat has 295 gallon fuel capacity, 305 conquest from whaler

[@benjigans1419]

LOA with pulpit is 32' 1" with a beam of 10' 7". Great boat, just fished it yesterday like I do weekly but it's weak in terms of wave penetration. Since it has no flare all of the water that gets broken up by the chines get sprayed all over the windshield not out to the sides, 4 foot waves out there and she weighs 10,500 lbs +/- fully loaded

[@benjigans1419]

I totally agree with you on the beam ratio, generally mine too. No boat is too big as they say :)

[@Jessedog11]

Beautiful boat, my friend has a 2020 325 conquest and we hit Hydrographer canyon last month- We trolled and chunked at night, came back with 80 gallons of fuel . It has 300 gallons , too lots of fun- enjoy your boat!

[@benjigans1419]

@@Jessedog11 Thank you! She's great

[@tesko_1527]

I have a 336 freedom Grady white and when I sell it I might get one of these brands. Great vid.

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

Appreciate your content, good work. You tackled a big market; curious did you consider the 28T Contender? They adapted the deck to accommodate an updated console. Great fishing platform with a decent price point...appreciate your thoughts on this boat.

[@russwilkerson2741]

24’ North American with 235 Evinrude. Been there done that. Sea’s 3-5. 3/4 throttle. Center console. No problem. Jupiter Inlet ! Cuts like a knife !

[@deepseevisuals]

Credit to Deep See Visuals for much of the Grady White footage! :)

[@kalsaumesatungiamata9066]

100% agree 290B is the best under 30feet

[@pguzmanus]

Why don't you like Grady White as a manufacturer? Just curious, I am considering purchasing a used Grady White that is my reason for asking. Thank you

[@adolfoschilling544]

Gracias, por este video, no existe nadie que haga estos video,,,te FELICITO...GRACIAS.

[@joekandu7274]

I wonder if you looked at Scout boats when you were compiling your list?

[@LifeOffshore]

Yes, Scout would of been in my list if this was a top 5. They just didn't cut it for the top 3. Their 530 LXF is insane. One of the greatest CC's ever built.

[@sbunch001]

I gotta give you props, I thought for sure this would be the typical fan boy pretty boat stuff (contender, yellowfin etc). I personally think the GW is by far the most solid of those three but I have to admit the Floridian is a very cool versatile boat. See Vees are nice but I think that may be the most interchangeable one of the three

[@ronaldtucker1262]

Add a Polynesian canoe made out of wood to the list. They traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean. Without it many islands including the Hawaiian would have not been settled when Captain Cook arrived in the 18th century looking for fresh water, food, and some leg.

[@dannynone2784]

You have to be kidding- Contender 28 or 30 open will run circles around the Sea Hunter or Grady.

[@robertwilson3011]

Go up northeast where guys roam far offshore to the canyons...seas get sporty frequently...and you will always see a disproportionate number of Regulators.

[@joerectifier]

These are all capable boats - and these are opinions. For my opinion, even though more cabbage is needed, you won't go wrong with a Whaler Dauntless or Outrage in this class. Dual Outboard is a requirement in my opinion also - even if you never have an outboard go down, having the potential for backup is smart Captaining. There are many excellent boats out there, but for my money, Whalers exceed expectations in fit & finish, handling, spray and "rough" chop.

[@brandonjones1817]

Channel is so underrated

[@penny200100]

What About Intrepid Boats? Are They Still Making Boats, or Don't Their Boats Fit This Category of Boats?

[@codyblack852]

What’s the boat in the thumb nail? Really nice boat??

[@MariaMoreno-er5ch]

Good video I learn a lot form this channel !

[@craigfrigo6077]

Just got the grady white canyon 271 with twin 300s a tank with top speed of 57

[@bnieves100]

What about the Cobia 280CC

[@paulroell6860]

No catamarines ?

[@SunsTo7]

Very informing , an expert by far. You must do well as a salesman of Boats !

[@waynesuch3966]

I purchased a 23' Kevlar Cat Centre Consol, which my crew (2) also use as a Charter when I do not want to fish. You can fish 10 with ease.

[@boook15]

G-W awesome high quality

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Call Mike Brown at Dusky Marine... Ask him to build you the 27 ft center console fish model... You'll get a great boat at about half the price of those other ones on your list and it will do anything those boutique poser boats will do... 'Nuff said!!!... Dwight. Good Seamaritan Rescue. Entertaining content thanks for posting.

[@andrescepero7885]

I just finished building a whitewater, same shell as the seavee, honestly can’t be happier. They custom make it to your liking. Only downside is having to wait 1 1/2 year. But amazing boat!

[@jlcinternet]

Cape Horn, Grady and Regulator, Boston Whaler, Yellowfin, World Cat, Edgewater, Everglades, Blackfin, Cobia and Scout are also good choices under 30’. Scout has tiny fish boxes in the back though built like tanks. Cape Horn has the thickest hull I’ve ever seen and their consumers swear by them just like Grady’s. Cape Horn’s have huge fish boxes as well. If going used check out the 33’ Hydra Sports Vector. Built like a tank with Kevlar and their tournament style layout is the best I’ve ever seen IMO. You won’t care about fuel burn when the waves get rough 100 miles offshore. Go heavy and get home. There’s no substitute for quality out on the water.

[@mikem8093]

Why no Intrepid?

[@StartVisit]

what brand is your 3d choice i did not get it? hard to understand your accent

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Great video. I watched it twice and subscribed.

[@notinservice3724]

Boston Whaler are good, min spec under 300 for a 27'

[@codysorrell8550]

What about a glasstream 280? Family/fishing, just a tbought

[@biffjohnson3354]

Any thoughts on a Wellcraft 302? I’ve never owned a boat, but I watch a TON of videos on what I might like to buy. Just being honest. Great video! Subscribed!

[@carolinapantherz8718]

Nice review. Its definitely time for me to get a boat being that im in FL and a couple mile from the water.

[@retodd4259]

Just curious. Why give advice on beam amd weight as things to look fpr, and then basically rank them exactly backwards from your own criteria?

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

Because the SeaVee is just that nice

[@DaveEcodiesel3.0]

What about invincible boats??

[@SDJ7044]

New to your channel. Like your style.

[@MichaelBrown-oc7rr]

What about a Nautic star 28 XS Hybrid

[@A.B.-zs8ir]

great vlog, can you do a vlog on the Brabus 500 ?? a happy sub.....

[@maiseydoodle]

28’ Regulator. How is that not on this list?

[@tnreloader8236]

Boston Whaler hands down is my fav.

[@georgelogothetis4850]

Great video, you may want to include front runner on your list.

[@rprestage]

Short and sweet, I love it! Keep up the good work.

[@glennevitt5250]

Thank you for this information

[@FamilyManMoving]

On point, and straight to the point. Looking for a new CC and agree with your suggestions on hull weight and beam. Thank you. Subbed.

[@vanlurton6068]

Where's the Regulator???

[@vladcash70]

What music?

[@brandonnelson4164]

No cat hull on the list? Everglades 295cc is also pretty sweet.

[@KodaGSD-uf3hg]

I fished 80 miles out with my SeeVee always got me home

[@frederickk2852]

Good video, how about a similar one for used boats for us guys with…alimony…kids…etc!

[@Steelviper61]

I like the Grady White 336 much better than the 306. All of them are nice tho. Good job man!

[@penny200100]

What Is The Most Common/Popular/Cheapest Offshore Boat, (For The Average Joe) Of Course?

[@qureshi1qureshi819]

Your talking style very good

[@bahamashadow2535]

27 outrage... is a hard one to beat... 27 counch... 25 Bertram... it’s hard to pick just 3...

[@gmogfx2632]

Too small in comparison to the others on this list.

[@trevorforbes2382]

Council for sure. 30st contender too

[@DanielVazquez-ex8hr]

Thank u great info .