Beautiful Island Boat

ishoot308 · 05-07-2016, 11:45 AM

Saw this boat sitting in front of Dave's Motor Boat Shoppe and just had to get a picture. What a beauty! The ultimate island boat!!

Dan

Slickcraft · 05-07-2016, 02:23 PM

Yes a very nice looking 24' Seaway. A hardtop sport I think.
http://seawayboats.com/24-hardtop-sport/

Of course Dave would want to put on a Yamaha rather than the Merc in the company photo.

Seaway boats are built by Eastern in Milton, NH and Dave is a dealer.

Slickcraft · 01-06-2017, 02:49 PM

Dave still has the boat; currently in his showroom.

Descant · 01-06-2017, 05:10 PM

I agree that the Seaway is a great boat for an island resident. Years ago, we had a 1966 26 foot Lyman that we thought was a great island boat if you were limited to one boat. Loved the 9'1" beam and the round chines. As times and designs have changed, we note that a lot of people have difficulty handling a single screw inboard, and raising the outdrive is also an advance.

TCC · 01-06-2017, 10:09 PM

I Like It! Thanks for posting the photo, Dan!

ishoot308 · 01-07-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TCC

I Like It! Thanks for posting the photo, Dan!

Your welcome! Unfortunately the picture does not do the boat justice. It's much prettier in person!

If I bought that boat I would put a 150 Yamaha four stroke on the back. He was showing the boat with a 115 which is a little under powered in my opinion. The 150 would be a good compromise for boat power and fuel efficiency.

Someone please buy that boat before I do!

Dan

fatlazyless · 01-07-2017, 08:15 AM

As of yesterday, Jan 6, there's still one boat in use that looks like it is going back and forth from Gilford to Mark Island. Goes past Timber and Mark Island around the bend, out of sight, between Mark and Bear Island. It's an old aluminum pontoon with an outboard that's been remade into a flat-top with a small, enclosed pilot house ...... a utility freight hauler or something. How's that for an island boat?

The other day, two days ago on Thursday, with the wind and white caps, it looked like it was kicking up big spray, with the spray going sideways, coming from the back of both pontoons. You definitely want big confidence in your outboard, fuel tank, and fuel line to be out there all alone like that. Today is much colder, and the deep freeze can put a stop in the fuel line valve to even a reliable outboard, I think.

Barney Bear · 01-07-2017, 08:25 AM

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MAXUM · 01-07-2017, 08:40 AM

That is awful pretty... but it also looks incredibly expensive.

Even 150 HP doesn't seem like enough for a boat of that size and weight.

I agree with FLL, pontoon boat stripped of everything other than an engine is about as useful as you can get. Not going to win the best looks award but sure as hell can haul lots of stuff with it.

ishoot308 · 01-07-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

That is awful pretty... but it also looks incredibly expensive.

Even 150 HP doesn't seem like enough for a boat of that size and weight.

I agree with FLL, pontoon boat stripped of everything other than an engine is about as useful as you can get. Not going to win the best looks award but sure as hell can haul lots of stuff with it.

It's a very efficient hull to say the least. My 22 eastern which is basically the same boat but two feet smaller has 115 and that's plenty of power. Max speed is about 37 mph which is all I need to go to the island. The 115 is a 4 cylinder where the 150 is a 6 cylinder those couple extra cylinders make all the difference in the world.

Dan

Slickcraft · 01-07-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

It's a very efficient hull to say the least. My 22 eastern which is basically the same boat but two feet smaller has 115 and that's plenty of power. Max speed is about 37 mph which is all I need to go to the island. The 115 is a 4 cylinder where the 150 is a 6 cylinder those couple extra cylinders make all the difference in the world.

Dan

Agreed, we get 37 mph with a Yamaha 115 on our 22' Eastern as well. I would guess that the 24' Seaway would perform about the same with the 150. Just fine for an island boat whose job is to get people and lots of stuff back and forth.

Alan

DesertDweller · 01-07-2017, 08:06 PM

I have no experience with this type of boat but have owned both the Yamaha F115 and the F150 (four stroke outboards). While they are both 4 cylinder outboards, the F150 has almost 50 percent more displacement and is significantly stronger motor than the F115. Both run great but the performance between the two is night and day and I would think the F150 would be a much better option of the two on a boat that size.

ishoot308 · 01-07-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

I have no experience with this type of boat but have owned both the Yamaha F115 and the F150 (four stroke outboards). While they are both 4 cylinder outboards, the F150 has almost 50 percent more displacement and is significantly stronger motor than the F115. Both run great but the performance between the two is night and day and I would think the F150 would be a much better option of the two on a boat that size.

I stand corrected, I thought the Yamaha 150 was a 6 cylinder. I know Evinrude's Etec goes to 6 cylinder at 150 HP while the 115 is still a 4 cylinder. (I have the 115 Etec on my boat)

Thanks for the info!

Dan

codeman671 · 01-09-2017, 11:14 AM

If you want to see an absolutely gorgeous one look at the used boats on Eastern's pre-owned page. They have a loaded 27' islander with twins that is unreal!

Pine Island Guy · 01-10-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

If you want to see an absolutely gorgeous one look at the used boats on Eastern's pre-owned page. They have a loaded 27' islander with twins that is unreal!

I started wondering how much they would give me for a trade-in on my Eastern 22... and then swung back to reality and all the house projects that need to be completed first...

But that is a fine looking boat!

Ice is Nice -PIG

ishoot308 · 01-10-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

If you want to see an absolutely gorgeous one look at the used boats on Eastern's pre-owned page. They have a loaded 27' islander with twins that is unreal!

Any idea what they are asking for it???

codeman671 · 01-10-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Any idea what they are asking for it???

Yep, only $180k!!!

The guy loved it but bought a bigger one.

ishoot308 · 01-10-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Yep, only $180k!!!

The guy loved it but bought a bigger one.

Beautiful boat but that's crazy! The one Dave has for sale was a little over $50,000.00 with the 115 Yamaha on it and it's brand new!! Considering I paid $53,000.00 for my 22' 8 years ago, I think the one at Dave's is a great price!

Dan

Pine Island Guy · 01-10-2017, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Yep, only $180k!!!

The guy loved it but bought a bigger one.

Gulp, I was looking and lusting after the used Eastern 2710 they have listed with twin Honda 130s for $60k...

-PIG

codeman671 · 01-10-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Beautiful boat but that's crazy! The one Dave has for sale was a little over $50,000.00 with the 115 Yamaha on it and it's brand new!! Considering I paid $53,000.00 for my 22' 8 years ago, I think the one at Dave's is a great price!

Dan

The 27 Islander is a completely different boat. Still crazy though!

Totally loaded, twins, thruster, leather, etc. The one that Dave has is just their standard barebones boat.

Cobalt 25 · 01-14-2017, 08:36 PM

I am somewhat familiar with Eastern boats here in the salt waters of Cape Cod. They are very well respected.

How is an Eastern boat different from a Seaway boat?

codeman671 · 01-15-2017, 10:01 AM

Same company different name. Slight cosmetic differences, but basically the same boats.

05-07-2016, 11:45 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,930 Thanks: 2,289 Thanked 4,940 Times in 1,916 Posts	Beautiful Island Boat Saw this boat sitting in front of Dave's Motor Boat Shoppe and just had to get a picture. What a beauty! The ultimate island boat!! Dan Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

01-06-2017, 05:10 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,032 Thanks: 1,211 Thanked 1,511 Times in 983 Posts	Seaway I agree that the Seaway is a great boat for an island resident. Years ago, we had a 1966 26 foot Lyman that we thought was a great island boat if you were limited to one boat. Loved the 9'1" beam and the round chines. As times and designs have changed, we note that a lot of people have difficulty handling a single screw inboard, and raising the outdrive is also an advance.

01-07-2017, 08:15 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,526 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	..... an old pontoon flat-top? As of yesterday, Jan 6, there's still one boat in use that looks like it is going back and forth from Gilford to Mark Island. Goes past Timber and Mark Island around the bend, out of sight, between Mark and Bear Island. It's an old aluminum pontoon with an outboard that's been remade into a flat-top with a small, enclosed pilot house ...... a utility freight hauler or something. How's that for an island boat? The other day, two days ago on Thursday, with the wind and white caps, it looked like it was kicking up big spray, with the spray going sideways, coming from the back of both pontoons. You definitely want big confidence in your outboard, fuel tank, and fuel line to be out there all alone like that. Today is much colder, and the deep freeze can put a stop in the fuel line valve to even a reliable outboard, I think. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

01-07-2017, 08:25 AM	#8
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05-07-2016, 02:23 PM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	Yes a very nice looking 24' Seaway. A hardtop sport I think. http://seawayboats.com/24-hardtop-sport/ Of course Dave would want to put on a Yamaha rather than the Merc in the company photo. Seaway boats are built by Eastern in Milton, NH and Dave is a dealer.

01-06-2017, 02:49 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	Dave still has the boat; currently in his showroom.

01-06-2017, 10:09 PM	#5
TCC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 147 Thanks: 234 Thanked 71 Times in 29 Posts	I Like It! Thanks for posting the photo, Dan!

01-07-2017, 08:40 AM	#9
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	That is awful pretty... but it also looks incredibly expensive. Even 150 HP doesn't seem like enough for a boat of that size and weight. I agree with FLL, pontoon boat stripped of everything other than an engine is about as useful as you can get. Not going to win the best looks award but sure as hell can haul lots of stuff with it.

01-07-2017, 08:06 PM	#12
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 361 Thanks: 24 Thanked 84 Times in 70 Posts	I have no experience with this type of boat but have owned both the Yamaha F115 and the F150 (four stroke outboards). While they are both 4 cylinder outboards, the F150 has almost 50 percent more displacement and is significantly stronger motor than the F115. Both run great but the performance between the two is night and day and I would think the F150 would be a much better option of the two on a boat that size.

01-09-2017, 11:14 AM	#14
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	If you want to see an absolutely gorgeous one look at the used boats on Eastern's pre-owned page. They have a loaded 27' islander with twins that is unreal!

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01-14-2017, 08:36 PM	#21
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 213 Thanks: 219 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	I am somewhat familiar with Eastern boats here in the salt waters of Cape Cod. They are very well respected. How is an Eastern boat different from a Seaway boat?

01-15-2017, 10:01 AM	#22
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Same company different name. Slight cosmetic differences, but basically the same boats.