I’m looking at the same boat. Coming from a Lund 16.5’ boat so it’ll be a huge upgrade. How does it handle in chop? Do you feel comfortable going offshore in it? What kind of speeds do you get with 1-2 passengers on a good day?
With two people and a loaded cooler I top out at 44 with 4-6 people I top out around 41 normal cruising speed is 28-32mph at 4200rpm with a fuel burn of 7.5gph cruising around 35-38 jumps to 9-10gph which I feel is pretty great!
And yes I feel absolutely comfortable going off shore, however you have to realize your gonna have to pick your days as it’s still a 22ft boat, 15-20 miles out on nice days is absolutely doable!
Played buy me a boat when I picked mine up lol have u heard from anyone with a 250 what the 219 top speed is I’m happy with the 200 especially with the power tech 16 22 prop but hey we’re dudes right lol.
Definitely, you certainly won’t be disappointed!!!!!! Due to my work schedule and now opening our detail shop we don’t fish much, but we spend a lot of family time on the weekends cruising and hanging out at local sandbars, this boat is a great all around choice! I’m going to try and get an update video up soon
We do a lot of anchoring during the summer, so the windlas is much more useful to me, it would be nice for fishing the pilings or holding over wrecks but I had to choose one
im going to do a more in depth review soon, just dropped it off for a few accessories, and hoping to do some fishing out it within the next week or two. I can tell you this, it handles a 3' chop with ease! i couldnt be more happy with the boat!
What is your top speed with the 200? How is the performance of the 200 when coming on plain? Thank you, looking at a 219 myself and debating between the 200 and 250. Curious as to what you think?
Great video! I love this boat. The wife and I just sold our boat and we are looking for a K.W. like yours. In your opinion, would a half ton Ram 4X4 pull it well?
Pulling is really the wrong question. Can the tow vehicle stop with the weight it’s pulling or hauling is the question to ask and have answered. Just because the vehicle will pull it does not mean if you say OH CRAP, I gotta stop will happen. It takes weight to move and or stop weight.
Haven’t had a single issue! The 200 runs like a top and I’m over 50hrs already, I’ve also had the boat in some pretty good chop and the top is as solid as it could be.....which is why I chose the KW over anything else
Nice boat! Was looking at Nauticstar and Tidewater.. Now this is a contender! Can I ask what was the base price with standard features, assuming 115 HP? I cannot understand why manufacturers and dealers do NOT list base prices with standard features.
There are way too many variables for pricing, I found a lot of the tidewaters come very basic to compete price whose then add your extras. My boat came with all the upgrades except the windlass and now the radar. My best advice would be to contact Gootees and speak with nick directly, tell them what your looking for. They are honestly the best and most honest to deal with
