I don't care what your videos are about, I'm watching. Love the detail and honest conversations you have. Can't wait to see your new adventures on the water.
Great search for that new search for a boat. Sounds like you are getting closer and you are more educated about the differences in boats.. Can't wait to see what you find but I know it will be well thought out decision and I am proud for you two lucky people and you don't mind sharing you choices with the audience. Enjoy
Just a notice! The 3025 is actually a destination, other than a GFX! Still a great boat. We own a destination, and surprisingly, we prefer it more than a GFX.
You’re right! The GFX series is different from the Destination series. Both seem very nice. What do you love about your destination? Thanks for watching😎
@@staycool123 Well a little background on myself. My Father built Mach I and Envision Boats in Monmouth Illinois for 37 years. I grew up rolling in fiberglass lol. Anyhow we built family boats from 18 ft to 36. They were low profile, fast bowriders sold on the east coast and Lake of the Ozarks. You're doing it right, just be careful with a used boat and get a inspector to check it out to. Especially wiring. Thanks Brian Oh yeah, Cutwater is an excellent choice.
Your father built some fast boats! Thanks for sharing! Appreciate the tips. We have a fair amount of experience with many different types of vessels over the years. We will do our due diligence when looking for a used vessel, especially with boats that have been in salt water.
a bit rushed this morning, so have to watch the video later today more leisurely .. before the loop, I looked seriously at weldcraft, similar to the kingfisher .. very impressive .. they're starting to make headway in the great lakes .. also take a look at targa & sargo boats .. Scandinavian built .. let me know what you think
Malcolm & Rachel, thanks so much for the vids, been following you both through the loop and welcome to BC. Really appreciate your boat search reviews. Somewhat like you folks we went from a Carver 325 to a trailer Cruiser Bayliner 2550 that we tow and camp on in the interior lakes. But like Malcolm, I have no head room 😉Would really like your thoughts on a C-Dory. Best of luck on you search and will keep watching. Cheers
Hi Kevin, thanks so much for following us while looping and beyond. No doubt the BC interior offers some fantastic boating! We have seen C-Dory boats but not been onboard. Our understanding is some have more headroom and the layout is much like a Rosborough. Our main concern is the hull is foam/composite/balsa core (depending on the model) which does make it lighter but more susceptible to water infiltration. We prefer solid fibreglass or thick aluminum. For the type of boating we will be doing, we prefer a higher bow design. But these are only our preferences and many people enjoy their C-Dory boats. Happy boating and thanks for watching!😎
I have been following you two from the first post of the loop. And started really seriously looking and I have watched your videos several times, I almost bought a Nordic tug... but it didn't check all the boxes... it didn't check the most important boxes to me. Thank you fir your very wise advice, then I saw eagle craft... WOW!! but way pricey and I've gone back to watch you again because I pick up something different almost everytime and .King fisher?? Hey wait a minute..ok.. I will check this out. But availability on lake Michigan might be a problem., but I have family in Seattle area. Thank you.
Hey Scott, we are leaning towards Kingfisher but it may take some time to find the right used vessel. On another note, a viewer shared a link on Facebook marketplace for a used vessel like Eagle boats. We are in Canada and can’t see the actual listing and not sure if it’s still available but the vessel is in Michigan. It’s a 2022 North River 2900 SXL offshore.
I purchased my 3425 GFX last year. I home the boat in Southeast Alaska and it primarily gets used for summer fishing trips. We run out as far as 65 miles to a remote location where we spend a week at a lodge. I will tell you that you cannot go wrong with Kingfisher. It is well built and designed for big water. I would be happy to share more and answer any questions. Good luck in your journey!
Thanks for sharing and great to hear your feedback about Kingfisher. The 3425 GFX we toured was an outstanding vessel. We are keeping an eye out for a used Kingfisher within our budget and really appreciate your offer to answer questions Craig! Thanks for watching😎
Well thanks to you tow looking at the king fisher I found the Eagle Craft..WOW!! That's what you tow belong in. But I do hate you think of what one if those bad boy's cost.. I think I need to attend the Seattle boat show next year, I have family out there, my family is from that area and I have family out there.
I've enjoyed watching your reviews. My wife and I spent 500 nights over 10 years in a C-Dory 22, which is quite small. We are old backpackers so we could handle it, and I loved it's simplicity. However, it was often too bare-boned. We did a lot in Puget Sound and dragged it across the country 5 times "boater-homing." We considered upgrading to a CD 25 but the flat bottom pounding is a drawback. You looked at a Cutwater, but did you look at Ranger Tug? It seems like the older used 27 or 29 with diesel rather than outboard power would meet your needs. You mention the desire to go slow but want the ability to move right along when the situation calls for fast movement. The various sport-fishing brands all seem too much motor, too much need for speed for me. With those big motors on the kingfisher to go only 5 to 7 knots you will have to just run one motor so the boat will "crab" along. You are avoiding canvas, but I wonder if you won't regret that. I love the flexibility a canvas covered cockpit offers. Some times at anchor the sun is just too hot, or the wind just a little bit too much to be out in the open in the cockpit, which forces you to remain cramped in the pilot house. In a small boat that cockpit space is valuable.
These are all good things to consider and we appreciate your perspective! No boat will be perfect and no doubt we will make some compromises. We have lived the trawler lifestyle on the loop and are ready for something a little different this time. We’re just excited to get out on the water and explore the beautiful west coast. Thank you so much for watching!😃
Have you considered Ranger Tugs? I watched all of your Loop videos along with a few other channels in preparation for my Loop. I bought a 27 ft Ranger Tug with a Yamaha outboard. I love it and recommend that you look at some Ranger Tug models.
We saw a few Ranger Tugs on the loop… very nice, compact boats. We’re really looking for twin engines as our location is more remote. But Ranger Tug is a great boat - same manufacturer as Cutwater. Thanks for watching!😊
Yes the 28-30 Kingfishers seem to check off all your requirements. Seems ideal for weekend fishing trips. Hope you get some owner feedback. Do you have any specific roadtrips in mind to help decide what kind of tow vehicle youd need ? (renting/borrowing for a couple of trips much less than owning a large vehicle). Progress!
This seems to be the right direction for our requirements and ideal for fishing trips. We’d need a vehicle with 10,000 lb towing capacity and we’ll have to investigate renting occasionally versus owning. Progress indeed! Thanks for watching Alex.😎
@@staycool123 I actually enjoyed having my boat in a marina so we could visit during the day to enjoy the downtown attractions. Also being part of a marina community was fun too.
Have you ever thought about looking at a Ranger Tug . They are made the Seattle area I have been looking at them for probably 15-20 years and I think they could possibly fit your bill what you’re looking for
Hi Derek, a few people have suggested the Ranger Tug and we saw a few on the Great Loop. A great little boat, with lots of features, trailerable and very much like the Cutwater as they are made by the same manufacturer. For these west coast waters we’d prefer 2 engines but it is certainly an option if we can find the right used vessel. Thanks so much for watching!😎
Hmmm, we haven’t heard that before, so just had to check the dictionary (Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries)…‘openable’ means ‘capable of being opened’. Thanks for watching 😎
Talking about the noise. I have an aluminum bass boat (Ranger). It is foam filled and the noise (slap) is no different than the fiberglass I’ve had. Not sure if the Kingfisher is foam filled or not.
Gas is a compromise but in salt water we prefer outboards to lift them out of the water. Gas may not be quite as efficient or durable than diesel but are well suited to the types of boats we’re looking at. A bit of a trade-off perhaps. Thanks for watching!😃
That’s a good point. Many vessels that travel along the coast are commercial boats or trawlers so I imagine deisel is available. Deisel powered boats also have good range.
I don't care what your videos are about, I'm watching. Love the detail and honest conversations you have. Can't wait to see your new adventures on the water.
Wow, that’s awesome John! Thanks so much for your kind words and we can’t wait to share these beautiful waterways with you.😎
Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video.
Thank you for watching Andrew!😎
Great search for that new search for a boat. Sounds like you are getting closer and you are more educated about the differences in boats.. Can't wait to see what you find but I know it will be well thought out decision and I am proud for you two lucky people and you don't mind sharing you choices with the audience. Enjoy
Finding the right boat is a process and it’s fun looking. Thanks so much for watching Buck!😎
You two always have very interesting and informative videos with great things to think about. Thank you.
Glad you find it interesting. Thanks so much for your kind comment and for watching Scott!😎
Just a notice! The 3025 is actually a destination, other than a GFX! Still a great boat. We own a destination, and surprisingly, we prefer it more than a GFX.
You’re right! The GFX series is different from the Destination series. Both seem very nice. What do you love about your destination? Thanks for watching😎
@@staycool123 Everything on the destination is wonderful! Designed perfectly
My best advice, is less is more. They make a good, solid boat.
We agree Brian. Kingfisher makes a good solid aluminum boat. We’re searching for a used vessel, 2825 would be nice. Thanks for watching!😎
@@staycool123 Well a little background on myself. My Father built Mach I and Envision Boats in Monmouth Illinois for 37 years. I grew up rolling in fiberglass lol. Anyhow we built family boats from 18 ft to 36. They were low profile, fast bowriders sold on the east coast and Lake of the Ozarks. You're doing it right, just be careful with a used boat and get a inspector to check it out to. Especially wiring. Thanks Brian Oh yeah, Cutwater is an excellent choice.
Your father built some fast boats! Thanks for sharing! Appreciate the tips. We have a fair amount of experience with many different types of vessels over the years. We will do our due diligence when looking for a used vessel, especially with boats that have been in salt water.
@@staycool123 Well good luck and I'll be watching. Thanks Brian
Now you gave me another option for my solo loop boat. I've been thinking about the 28 ft. Range.
Glad we could help Scott. Most of loop is done at low speed but the Kingfisher could work well. Thanks for watching!😎
I was in the search for a much smaller aluminum boat but ended up with a hewescraft. Lots of great brands out there hope you find the right fit
Glad you’re enjoying your Hewescraft. Lots of options for aluminum vessels especially out here. Thanks for watching😎
a bit rushed this morning, so have to watch the video later today more leisurely .. before the loop, I looked seriously at weldcraft, similar to the kingfisher .. very impressive .. they're starting to make headway in the great lakes .. also take a look at targa & sargo boats .. Scandinavian built .. let me know what you think
Hey thanks Nagui! We appreciate the info and will take a gander at Targa & Sargo. Hope you’re having a great day!😎
Nice speedy boats. Rachel has her co-pilot seat.
That’s true! Good observation and thanks for watching!😃
Malcolm & Rachel, thanks so much for the vids, been following you both through the loop and welcome to BC. Really appreciate your boat search reviews. Somewhat like you folks we went from a Carver 325 to a trailer Cruiser Bayliner 2550 that we tow and camp on in the interior lakes. But like Malcolm, I have no head room 😉Would really like your thoughts on a C-Dory. Best of luck on you search and will keep watching. Cheers
Hi Kevin, thanks so much for following us while looping and beyond. No doubt the BC interior offers some fantastic boating! We have seen C-Dory boats but not been onboard. Our understanding is some have more headroom and the layout is much like a Rosborough. Our main concern is the hull is foam/composite/balsa core (depending on the model) which does make it lighter but more susceptible to water infiltration. We prefer solid fibreglass or thick aluminum. For the type of boating we will be doing, we prefer a higher bow design. But these are only our preferences and many people enjoy their C-Dory boats. Happy boating and thanks for watching!😎
I had forgotten about logging debris in your area , Aluminum is probably a better choice for your area. Good luck with the hunt.
We think aluminum may be a good choice. Thanks for watching John!😊
I have been following you two from the first post of the loop. And started really seriously looking and I have watched your videos several times, I almost bought a Nordic tug... but it didn't check all the boxes... it didn't check the most important boxes to me. Thank you fir your very wise advice, then I saw eagle craft... WOW!! but way pricey and I've gone back to watch you again because I pick up something different almost everytime and .King fisher?? Hey wait a minute..ok.. I will check this out. But availability on lake Michigan might be a problem., but I have family in Seattle area. Thank you.
Hey Scott, we are leaning towards Kingfisher but it may take some time to find the right used vessel.
On another note, a viewer shared a link on Facebook marketplace for a used vessel like Eagle boats. We are in Canada and can’t see the actual listing and not sure if it’s still available but the vessel is in Michigan. It’s a 2022 North River 2900 SXL offshore.
I purchased my 3425 GFX last year. I home the boat in Southeast Alaska and it primarily gets used for summer fishing trips. We run out as far as 65 miles to a remote location where we spend a week at a lodge. I will tell you that you cannot go wrong with Kingfisher. It is well built and designed for big water. I would be happy to share more and answer any questions. Good luck in your journey!
Thanks for sharing and great to hear your feedback about Kingfisher. The 3425 GFX we toured was an outstanding vessel. We are keeping an eye out for a used Kingfisher within our budget and really appreciate your offer to answer questions Craig! Thanks for watching😎
Well thanks to you tow looking at the king fisher I found the Eagle Craft..WOW!! That's what you tow belong in. But I do hate you think of what one if those bad boy's cost..
I think I need to attend the Seattle boat show next year, I have family out there, my family is from that area and I have family out there.
Hey Scott, Eaglecraft is the premium version of Kingfisher so pretty pricey! But they are very nice boats. 😃
I approve. Get a bright yellow or orange one. Make a statement out there!
We’re thinking polka-dots Tom!😂
@@staycool123 Pink Polka-dots I presume
Nice boat. Looks like they are lighter too which would be nice for trailering
Definitely lighter than fibreglass… keeping our eyes out for a used vessel. Thanks for watching!😃
I've enjoyed watching your reviews. My wife and I spent 500 nights over 10 years in a C-Dory 22, which is quite small. We are old backpackers so we could handle it, and I loved it's simplicity. However, it was often too bare-boned. We did a lot in Puget Sound and dragged it across the country 5 times "boater-homing." We considered upgrading to a CD 25 but the flat bottom pounding is a drawback. You looked at a Cutwater, but did you look at Ranger Tug? It seems like the older used 27 or 29 with diesel rather than outboard power would meet your needs. You mention the desire to go slow but want the ability to move right along when the situation calls for fast movement. The various sport-fishing brands all seem too much motor, too much need for speed for me. With those big motors on the kingfisher to go only 5 to 7 knots you will have to just run one motor so the boat will "crab" along. You are avoiding canvas, but I wonder if you won't regret that. I love the flexibility a canvas covered cockpit offers. Some times at anchor the sun is just too hot, or the wind just a little bit too much to be out in the open in the cockpit, which forces you to remain cramped in the pilot house. In a small boat that cockpit space is valuable.
These are all good things to consider and we appreciate your perspective! No boat will be perfect and no doubt we will make some compromises. We have lived the trawler lifestyle on the loop and are ready for something a little different this time. We’re just excited to get out on the water and explore the beautiful west coast. Thank you so much for watching!😃
Have you considered Ranger Tugs? I watched all of your Loop videos along with a few other channels in preparation for my Loop. I bought a 27 ft Ranger Tug with a Yamaha outboard. I love it and recommend that you look at some Ranger Tug models.
We saw a few Ranger Tugs on the loop… very nice, compact boats. We’re really looking for twin engines as our location is more remote. But Ranger Tug is a great boat - same manufacturer as Cutwater. Thanks for watching!😊
Yes the 28-30 Kingfishers seem to check off all your requirements. Seems ideal for weekend fishing trips. Hope you get some owner feedback. Do you have any specific roadtrips in mind to help decide what kind of tow vehicle youd need ? (renting/borrowing for a couple of trips much less than owning a large vehicle). Progress!
This seems to be the right direction for our requirements and ideal for fishing trips. We’d need a vehicle with 10,000 lb towing capacity and we’ll have to investigate renting occasionally versus owning. Progress indeed! Thanks for watching Alex.😎
@@staycool123 I actually enjoyed having my boat in a marina so we could visit during the day to enjoy the downtown attractions. Also being part of a marina community was fun too.
There are definitely some advantages of keeping a boat at a marina.
Have you ever thought about looking at a Ranger Tug . They are made the Seattle area I have been looking at them for probably 15-20 years and I think they could possibly fit your bill what you’re looking for
Hi Derek, a few people have suggested the Ranger Tug and we saw a few on the Great Loop. A great little boat, with lots of features, trailerable and very much like the Cutwater as they are made by the same manufacturer. For these west coast waters we’d prefer 2 engines but it is certainly an option if we can find the right used vessel. Thanks so much for watching!😎
the kingfisher 3425 is my dream boat or a eagle craft
Both excellent choices! Thanks for watching😎
The word is “OPENING” not “OPENABLE” windows!
Hmmm, we haven’t heard that before, so just had to check the dictionary (Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries)…‘openable’ means ‘capable of being opened’. Thanks for watching 😎
Talking about the noise. I have an aluminum bass boat (Ranger). It is foam filled and the noise (slap) is no different than the fiberglass I’ve had. Not sure if the Kingfisher is foam filled or not.
I don’t believe Kingfishers are foam filled and we have yet to ride one so we’ll soon find out. Thanks for watching Dave!😎
Have you found a kingfisher boat yet?
There have been a couple of used 2725 models come up but we are still hoping for a 2825 or even a 3025. Thanks for watching Gerald!😎
@@staycool123 I have a 2016 3025 destination that I am considering putting on the market. It was a one owner boat and has just over 300 hours.
Hey Gerald,
Can you send us an email to travelstaycool@gmail.com? Thanks
@@staycool123 email sent
Any concerns on gas vs diesel?
Gas is a compromise but in salt water we prefer outboards to lift them out of the water. Gas may not be quite as efficient or durable than diesel but are well suited to the types of boats we’re looking at. A bit of a trade-off perhaps. Thanks for watching!😃
I wonder about diesel AVAILABILITY on the most remote parts of BC's west coast? Or am I wrong?
That’s a good point. Many vessels that travel along the coast are commercial boats or trawlers so I imagine deisel is available. Deisel powered boats also have good range.
OF COURSE DIESEL IS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE ON THE COAST!
What do you think commercial vessels run on?!