My work in progress.

There is a bay stealth in the classified section that would be idea ! I have thought heavy about it for a back up . Having had a 20 ft bay stealth I regret selling! Currently running a 23ft falcon deluxe . Mr Kennedy spoke highly of it so it has to be a sound boat to get his thumbs up !!!

SOCALCARPER - Are you wanting/needing to do anything else with this boat besides catfish or is this strictly a fishing boat? That would make a difference in recommendations. Also, what type of water do you normally fish?

I fish out of a 22 ft Sailfish CC Bay Boat... It is a deep V with varied hull and high side walls. Made for ocean fishing. We got it because my family wanted front deck seating and safety with the high walls because we have a 4 year old. (1 year old when we bought). So, the boat is a fishing boat most of the year and then a family boat in the summer. (I fish in the morning then they meet up at lunch to cruise, tube and swim)

When I fish I almost always drift deep water on a large reservoir (Ray Hubbard mostly) and I feel safe in most all conditions.

If I had been the only person in the decision making I would have still went Center Console Bay Boat but more tournament fishing style with lower walls and more casting platform. And being able to have a trolling motor.

Just saying to consider what you need the boat to do. I love my boat but it would be terrible for the way others fish. That's why there are so many types of boats available.

G3 Sportsman 2400 rigged with Fishbite rod rack and custom 10/40 degree Fishbite rod holders and Fishbite removable cutting board. This boat rides and drives like a dream. Large livewell and 25 gallon built in bait well. I also have added a 3/4 custom enclosure to this.

Believe it or not but I fish out of a 14ft old town canoe. The only pictures I have of the boat is with me in it�.