Polar 23' CC Any Insight?
 

Hi All: I live in Gloucester, MA. (Home of the Perfect Storm) & I'm
looking @ a Polar 23' CC. This is a great looking boat for the coin.
It's loaded to the gills. Fit & finish also look to be top-notch.
Suzuki 250HP four-stroke engine, gunnels are way up high, salt water &
fresh water washdown, recessed cleats, stainless flush mounted hinges,
2 lighted recirculating baitwells (one is 48 gallons!), dual battrey
swicthes, a roomy bathroom w/ flushing porta-pottie & the list goes
on.

The whole package costs $34,400.00 with all the options I could pill
on. There's nothing out there that costs less then $50,000 for a 23' I
do like the new Sea Pro 23'8" But that runs about $45,000.00 & change.
I have a 19'2" Robalo now & it's nice but it was made by US Marine &
things are really starting to give me trouble. I want to dump it ASAP.

I think for the money it's a great boat. Only a 5 year hull warranty
but Suzuki is giving a 6 year warranty (vs. their standard 3 year) on
engines 200HP & up right now. The dealership is only 4 miles away from
my house which is always a plus. I guess their made by a company
called Godfrey Marine in the midwest but the boats are made in
Alabama. I've seen a few around the area but haven't spoke to the
owners. Does anyone have any insight about Polar boats in general? Are
they considered a decent boat? I don't have the money for a Mako,
Grady-White, Whaler or even a Robalo. 50K plus is just out of my
league.

Regards,

Alex

Polar 23' CC Any Insight?
 

Alex Moore wrote:

Hi All: I live in Gloucester, MA. (Home of the Perfect Storm) & I'm
looking @ a Polar 23' CC. This is a great looking boat for the coin.
It's loaded to the gills. Fit & finish also look to be top-notch.
Suzuki 250HP four-stroke engine, gunnels are way up high, salt water &
fresh water washdown, recessed cleats, stainless flush mounted hinges,
2 lighted recirculating baitwells (one is 48 gallons!), dual battrey
swicthes, a roomy bathroom w/ flushing porta-pottie & the list goes
on.

The whole package costs $34,400.00 with all the options I could pill
on. There's nothing out there that costs less then $50,000 for a 23' I
do like the new Sea Pro 23'8" But that runs about $45,000.00 & change.
I have a 19'2" Robalo now & it's nice but it was made by US Marine &
things are really starting to give me trouble. I want to dump it ASAP.

I think for the money it's a great boat. Only a 5 year hull warranty
but Suzuki is giving a 6 year warranty (vs. their standard 3 year) on
engines 200HP & up right now. The dealership is only 4 miles away from
my house which is always a plus. I guess their made by a company
called Godfrey Marine in the midwest but the boats are made in
Alabama. I've seen a few around the area but haven't spoke to the
owners. Does anyone have any insight about Polar boats in general? Are
they considered a decent boat? I don't have the money for a Mako,
Grady-White, Whaler or even a Robalo. 50K plus is just out of my
league.

Regards,

Alex


Polar has had some really significant Q.C. problems in the past with its
flat-bottomed skiffs. If the Polar is $10,000 less than a similar
SeaPro, I'd be wary of the Polar, because SeaPro builds a quality
"value-priced" boat.

Perhaps you are not getting the right pricing.

Check this link:

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/yard_sale.htm


This dealer has a new 235 CC SeaPro with either a 225 hp four stroke or
250 hp two stroke Yamaha for under $35,000, and a 25-footer for not much
more.

SeaPro certainly tops Polar for quality.




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Polar 23' CC Any Insight?
 

Hi All: I live in Gloucester, MA. (Home of the Perfect Storm) & I'm
looking @ a Polar 23' CC. This is a great looking boat for the coin.
It's loaded to the gills. Fit & finish also look to be top-notch.
Suzuki 250HP four-stroke engine, gunnels are way up high, salt water &
fresh water washdown, recessed cleats, stainless flush mounted hinges,
2 lighted recirculating baitwells (one is 48 gallons!), dual battrey
swicthes, a roomy bathroom w/ flushing porta-pottie & the list goes
on.

[snip]

Regards,

Alex

Alex, do a little more checking. I believe the boat is actually manufactured
by Dynasty, who has supplied numerous models to other companies. They make a
bunch of Polar center console models, as well as the Fishmaster series for
Travis Boating Centers.

The boat looks great on paper and in the marketing photos. I have heard
negatives about Dynasty's quality, but when I have looked at the recent
Fishmaster models, I haven't seen any indication of quality problems. Design
looks pretty smart, hardware, fit, and finish look good. Of course, showroom
tire kicking and actual, spray-in-the-face, hands-on time are different, so
take it with a grain of salt.

I'd be interested to read anything further you find in your research.


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