What are your thoughts on the differences between the new Fisherman 230 and the existing Advance 257? They are both around the same weight.
* Fisherman has 21.6 degree transom deadrise vs. standard 20 degrees of Advance, so it should ride better but the Advance has a longer waterline (I assume) so it may ride about as well. Has anyone ridden on both?
* The Advance can take twins but the Fisherman is limited to a single. Some have indicated here that the twins handle better, but perhaps the new light weight Yamaha 300 reduces the difference in handling between a single and the twin 150s (I know there will be some benefit to the second engine, but at increased purchase and operating cost).
* The Advance has a nice transom fishbox, greater fuel capacity, transom door, bigger cockpit.
What other advantages are there to one or the other and does the Fisherman 230 fill a niche that is different from the Advance? Any idea on whether there is much difference in pricing?
* Fisherman has 21.6 degree transom deadrise vs. standard 20 degrees of Advance, so it should ride better but the Advance has a longer waterline (I assume) so it may ride about as well. Has anyone ridden on both?
* The Advance can take twins but the Fisherman is limited to a single. Some have indicated here that the twins handle better, but perhaps the new light weight Yamaha 300 reduces the difference in handling between a single and the twin 150s (I know there will be some benefit to the second engine, but at increased purchase and operating cost).
* The Advance has a nice transom fishbox, greater fuel capacity, transom door, bigger cockpit.
What other advantages are there to one or the other and does the Fisherman 230 fill a niche that is different from the Advance? Any idea on whether there is much difference in pricing?