I'm looking at a new boat...28'6 Southport. They're a very new company started actually in 2003 out of outer banks. I saw this boat at the Waterside boat show a month or so ago and just went down to the local dealership to check it out a little further. Going for a Demo ride on Sunday to see how it handles...

Looks like an awesome boat...anyone have any information on this boat I would appreciate a come back....it's very new so doubt anybody has been on one....Bob

I looked at a couple in Kitty Hawk. Man, they were laid out by a fisherman. Everything seems to be right where you want it. Felt solid. Tell me how they ride. The boys it Kitty Hawk had nothing but praise. I thought it was a little pricey. The tag on the one I looked at was like $125,000. I just bought a house for $85,000.

I saw the boat also at the Waterside Show. Very Nice Boat. Who is the local dealer?

Skiboats unlimited in Chesapeake. They've got two 26 footers left and one 28'6, I'm going for a demo ride on Sunday on the 28......should be good, gonna take her around the cape with 4-5 seas....Bob

Those will be great conditions for a demo. Hope everything works out for you Bob!
Good Luck!

--Don

have a century 2660 loa 27.6
you might like the deal
has furno nav net and auto pilot
call if you interested
the plumber
scooter

$125,000???? I think I would check out a Regulator.......

Southport Boats

Check out the pictures of the 28'6, the Flare on this boat is awesome....unfortunately I had to leave for San diego Sunday for business so didn't get to do the ride.....do it next weekend........

Yea...125K is alot of dough...Bob

Nice looking ride!!!

With fuel prices the way they are I would look for something with a single OB. A well tuned OB, a good radio and someone to run with is all you need to fish offshore. I know the guys that build this one, have fished their demo boat with owner of company ... it's over built.

24 REGULATOR

Im with VB ,Regulator is a sweet machine you can Tour the Factory on Peanut Road in Edenton ,NC.THEY HAVE BEEN AROUND AWHILE ALSO!

If I recall, I think southports are made in Carolina also. I have not fished on a regulator or a southport, but the southport feels to me as being a better layout.

I'll just stick to my alumacraft.

My point is that Regulator has proven itself,been tested and has a great reputation = RESALE VALUE.

Bob, I'm going to sell my boat in the spring. I'm moving up. I have a 25 Contender with twin 200 hpdi, she is rigged up, and ready for fishing. has about 125 hours. If any interest, email me and I can send you some photos and more info.

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Bob, I'm going to sell my boat in the spring. I'm moving up. I have a 25 Contender with twin 200 hpdi, she is rigged up, and ready for fishing. has about 125 hours. If any interest, email me and I can send you some photos and more info.

Thanks...I already have a Aquasport 250 Explorer with twin 150 4Strokes...happy with the ride but it's a really really wet boat when heading offshore in anything over 3 - 5. The Southport has just peaked my interest and I want to see how it rides. Don't know where it's gonna lead. preciate the offer though...Bob

Bob, the Southport is a sweet looking rig. If things don't work out with the Southport give me a ring. Contender 25 measures 28' and has a 8'10" beam.I'm looking at the new 29 Regulator, man what a tank!

Yea..that regulator looks good also. I'm moving up myself...the southport is a 28'6 and has a 10'6 beam....definately want something with a bigger beam..

i know...can't tow a boat legally with a 10'6 beam...but hey...I only live about 10 minutes max from the Owls Creek boat ramp

Regulotor Makes a 32,32FS,26,26FS,24,24FS and 23,23FS.They dont make a 29 Footer.The 32 is a Bad A$$ Boat though.

[ any idea what a new one runs 32 that is.....bob

Mega, they do make a 29 Regulator. I just got the new info sent to me from Bluewater Yachts. It's 29' and has a 9'6" beam,285 gal fuel cap.It's a tad bit pricey, but it looks like a battle tank.The ready to fish weight is around 10,500! The salesman at Bluewater has one in stock, I'm going to go check it out next week.

Sure do...

http://www.boattest.com/1045/general.aspx

Looks like a nice rig,new to me! FS means Foward Seating