Sea Hunt 212 or Sea Pro 220

[CharlestonMako]

I am looking at both of these boats. Sea Hunt is a 2004 model with 2005 4 stroke Yamaha with 375 hours. Sea Pro is a 2005 with 225hp Yamaha 4 stoke with 250 hours.

Both are comparible with T-tops, rigging, electronics etc. Already had an engine survey on the sea hunt which came out great. both are price comparable (within $2k seah pro over sea hunt)

I am concerned about the weight for trailering the Sea Pro... pulling with a 03 Chevy Trailblazer with 4.2 I6 2WD. never far from home, but still that Sea Pro is like 500lbs heavier plus and extra 150lbs in the motor.

Also, the fuel economy... looking at the numbers on the yamaha site with the 225 on a 232 Sea hunt (closest in weight to sea pro) and the 150 on a 207 sea hunt (again compairable to 212 sea hunt)... I am looking at only 3.7 miles per gallon on the Sea Pro, and 5.6 on the Sea Hunt.

For use I want to get started going offshore a little bit, never really fished offshore before, and can get my to the beach and back without breaking hte bank in gas.

So... which do you like and why? Havent Sea Trial'ed either one yet.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Sea Hunt 212 or Sea Pro 220

I have a 2004 Sea Hunt Triton 212 with a 150 Yam 2 stroke, bought used last year.

A good friend has a 21' Sea Pro with a Yam 150. They are really the same boat; I didn't even "sea trial" mine b/c I had been out on his.

Sea Pro is out of business, but I don't think that makes a lot of difference on a used boat.

The 150 is enough power (you didn't say the HP on the Sea Hunt, or if it's the "triton" style). They are great inshore and close offshore boats--you wouldn't start a trip in bad weather, but you could get home safe if you got caught.

I pull mine with a 1997 Tahoe 4WD no problem; I have dual axles and brakes. My friend pulls his with a Suburban and has a single axle; says it's like armwrestling all the way from Richmond to Myrtle Beach, but doable. You don't need the 4WD. But if the trailblazer is the little blazer, I don't think you have enough car to counterweight the boat. I might do it around town or up and down the ramp but not over 35 mph.

I love the Sea Hunt and recommend it. It is known as a good mid-level boat--not perfect but not a cheapie; Sea Pro is the same. Some of the stainless is shownig rust streaks so it's not the highest grade, but it's tolerable (and mine sits in salt water uncovered all year). It's a great boat for cruising and small enough for tubing, and exploring skinny water. You can take a lot of friends on a cocktail cruise comfortably.

Sea Hunt has a good owner's forum on Yuku.

 

[wildspeed]

Re: Sea Hunt 212 or Sea Pro 220

I pull a KW2020DC with the same TB as you on a single axle and have no problem

I will think a dual axle for a 21/22" would be prefered , but it should be no fuss for your TB to pull.

 

[CharlestonMako]

Re: Sea Hunt 212 or Sea Pro 220

Thanks guys... I really only plan to pull around town with the TB. It has absolutely no problems with my old 20' mako full of wet foam and two soaked plywood floors... I think that ull is suppose to be 1900#.

Sorry, the Sea Hunt does have a 150 and does have a dual trailer with brakes on one axel, and is a Triton.

How is the fuel burn specs on your Sea Hunt with the 150? Is it a 4 stroke? What crusing RPM/speed vs top end?

Thanks!