208 adventure to a 282 sailfish

[Irish1]

I have a 208 adventure and I want to trade up
Looking at the 282 sailfish but haven't been on one yet, due to weather
Will be using it for fishing ( want to go offshore ) sharks, tuna
Will there be a big noticeable difference ? Thanks. Jim

 

[ocnslr]

Will there be a big noticeable difference ? Thanks. Jim

YES.

Best wishes on your search for a 282, and on the move.

 

[Motivator]

You will love it! Might take a few seconds to get used to the bigger boat. Well, maybe a minute or two.
Happy hunting!

 

[Legend]

Went from a Seafarer to Gulfstream to Sailfish and there was a huge difference from each boat - Going form a 20 you will be very very pleased!

 

[Irish1]

Thanks! that's just what I wanted to hear, I figured it would be but you never know.
I fish out of niantic, ct, I hope to be able to go out past montauk and block island
Wouldnt try it with the 208, great boat, but better safe then sorry.

 

[fishingFINattic]

Jim,
You will be able to go far past Montauk with this boat once you become familiar and comfortable with the boat, and aquire the correct safety gear.
I am out of Groton and I head our 90 miles past Montauk in my 265 Express.
What marina will you be out of? Boats Inc?
Tim

 

[ROBH1965]

I went from a 1994 208 Adventurer with a 150 Yamaha to a 1997 272 Sailfish with 2 225 EFI Yamahas and am very happy. So is the wife with the addition of a stand up head. Happy wife = happy husband. A little getting used to especially docking and undocking as my slip is in close quarters and the boat has way more sail area. Gas consumption pretty much tripled which I knew would happen but I would rather have last years gas prices. Unfortunately that is out of our control so this year it looks like my fishing buddies and I we will be splitting expenses when we get out fishing. All in all very happy and so will you be.

Good luck
Rob H 1965

 

[Irish1]

Boats Inc. Is where I bought the 208 and that's
One of the places I looked at a 282, But it didn't have four strokes not
Even hpdi's, but this year I put The boat at Niantic Bay Boat Valet, just under the bridge.
There running a good deal to get customers back (70.00 per foot ) 110.00 for year round.
I was at three bells last Year, I like the valet service ( I live two hours away )