I have a 2013 triton 220 lts bay, rides like a dream with a 200 merc. Does what a bass boat can , handles chop and can handle the salt. Also great for family fun. I checked out skeeters too but went with triton

+1 On the Gator Bay.

BTW, Matts Skeeter is a dry ride.

Gene's boat is the nicest boat I have ever fished out of!

man Heaven forbid you have an opinion on here. I'll change, Skeeter is the best boat ever. I'll never buy a different boat Skeeter for life. I'll just start letting my wife drive, since that must be the problem, I don't know how.

I never though that one comment would turn in to that! No sponsorship talking like that I guess?

Dont get all upset, I'll go right after church and start looking for better rain gear so I dont come home wet every day

I've been in several CC boats and some have a little drier ride than others but like they said most of it in the operator for sure... Go test ride several before your completely sold on just one. If your budget is not an issue get the biggest one with the biggest engine rated for that boat or the next rated one for that boat...I'm also shopping.... My budget is allowing me to stay with the 22fters.. with either the four stroke 150 or 200 motor. Although fairly large price difference between the two motors..The larger engine most likely will have the hydraulic jack plate and trim tabs standard. Saving a little now... will cost you later! (is what I'm telling my self) I'm torn.....GOOD LUCK Landon Light

DrWhiplash, get the 200.

I love my 22' nautic star bay boat.I fish texoma a lot it handels the big waves great.

Ask Metro Paul how his 150 performs!

I've been in Metro's boat and it does the job just fine with the 150...Along with several others that have that same engine on there 22's and have no complaints what so ever...There very strong motors.... The only complaint will be when and if they sell or trade down the road!!!

I personally fish out of a Triton TR-21 now but my brother in law who guided for years had a Triton 220 CC with a 200hp Optimax on it.The driest ride I have ever ridden in an Livingston can test the best of em. I visited often last year on the lake with a gentleman who was fishing out of a Nautic Star 224 and he loved it also.Frontier also makes a great 22 ft boat these days.

Dr.Whippersnapper, step up to the pump and go with the 200. Sooner or later you will be in a hurry to get some where, the extra 10 mph is nice to have in the bank.

I agree with Matt, always go big. I have the 225 Yamaha SHO on my boat and now I wish I had the 250 SHO. I thought I would save a little money but now wish I had spent it up front.

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