Looking for anyone that knows Pioneer Boats and any advice. I have looked at the 197 Islander which is a new boat for an all around boater. I know nothing about the company nor their boats. So any recommendations and advice are welcome. I know the Gradey White and Boston Whalers are supposedly the best but the price is; well I believe, extremely high even for a used one. I liked the looks of ...
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The Boating Forum - Convince me: Pioneer 220 or Key West, Sportsman, BW - I’m down to the wire and need to make a decision by Saturday morning. I’ve been looking at the following lightly used or new Bay Boats for the last 3 months: Sportsman 227 Masters Kew West 230 BR Blue Wave 2200 Pure Bay I came across a brand that
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In summary, I believe Pioneer picked the right areas to “cut corners” if you will, because if you’re handy, the wiring can be easily addressed, as well as thru-bolting of the hardware if necessary. They put their effort in the areas of hull construction, fit and finish, and component quality, which is a trade-off I was willing to accept.
The Pioneer 220 is well established as having a great ride, and they just look awesome with the hardtop, to me. If you're buying an older one (pre-2020), the deck layout may seem a little antiquated by today's standards.
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