WATCH this video before you BUY a BAY BOAT.. Bigger isn't always Better! - Pathfinder 2300HPS 

Nice boat. I have a 2004 2200 Pathfinder and love it. I have tested it's abilities from rough water to the shallowest areas back in the creeks and it always passes and gets be back home safe. I let my buddies have the offshore boats haha.

This guy knows what he's talking about, referencing bay boats, center consoles, and hybrid bay boats. He just helped me properly classify my boat which I always referred to it as a center console but in all actuality it's a hybrid bay boat. Thanks for the free knowledge.👍🏾

That was a fantastic video! No fluff or awkwardness, just a guy proud of his boat. Well done.

Just bought my first Pathfinder. Absolutely love it so far.

Perfect review of a perfect boat - good real world use perspective

That’s one clean boat, bro! Like your style

Friend has this boat and is an inshore captain. On a good day he can run it 25 miles offshore in the Atlantic. Awesome boat.

Great video with awesome info… thank you.! Looking into buying a boat soon, hopefully my budget will grant me something similar to your bay boat here. Your channel has a perfect mix of info and entertainment. 🤙🏼

That’s a BIG bay boat compared to my 17’ TwinVee with a 60 hp, but it gets me to the sandbar! Will keep an eye out for you guys next time in Islamorada! Great vids!

Great video. I have a 24 foot pathfinder tournament edition with no T top. Love it .

Love your videos. Amazing footage, editing, and content is on the money!

I do think lack of a T-Top is a problem. Even if you don't use it for shade, if you want to take older people out on the water, it's something to hold onto at the dock getting in and out. If a boat's going to be in the family for a long time (they are expensive investments), that's something to keep in mind. Second, you get more rod holders, which gives you more tackle options if you're not sure what'll be biting hard that day. In our boat, we keep 4 light rods armed with 25 pound braid (big spadefish on rusty/barnacled structure--such as the Chesapeake Light Tower--are the big reason, but slot-sized red drum, sheepshead, and the occasional big black drum on a bridge piling), 4 "Medium Weight" Ugly Sticks armed with 35-pound mono for jigging Blues/Spanish and/or running trolling weights, and 4 Heavies armed with 80-pound braid for Cobia, Bull Red Drum, Bonito, Amberjack (if we're so lucky), and Blackfin Tuna (if we get lucky) AS WELL AS being able to safely run #2 and even #3 planers. That's all 8 forward hatch holders and all 4 rocket launchers on the back of the leaning post. Two of the Gunnel holders have the gaffe and boat hook/dock stick. That leaves just two more holders for rods of choice. Depending on T-Top design, you can get anywhere from 4 to 12 additional rocket launchers on a 24' 10" Tidewater Bay Max. And having those additional rocket launchers also lets you safely get more trolling lines in the water without having to do a dedicated setup with boxes. For people who do a big variety of fishing, or for families with older fishermen coming along, I think a T-Top is basically essential.

VERY good video. Thank you for taking the time and being so thorough.

Like the video I got my skiff and was looking to get a boat for inshore fishing mainly and like you you said the inlet on a calm day I'm in sebastian fl my dad takes me on his boat: Rock Monster : ( 24ft welcraft twin 150s) regularly with the main off shore seasons

I had the first DV 22 Pathfinder sold in my area of Texas in 1998....with 225 Yamaha, radio, depth finder/GPS , Jack plate...brand new $27K.....including trailer...did 66mph .....great boat!

Thanks for the info Clay. Love y’all’s channel. Great knowledge. 💪

Exceptional job on the walk through man.

Thanks for the video, it was very informative. I enjoyed it.

Pathfinder makes an amazing boat, the way they hold their value speaks volumes to the build quality of the boat. I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to fish from one semi-frequently in Tampa bay years back and have nothing but positive things to say about them as a fishing machine.

I would definitely want some type of hard / Bimini top for some shade and sun protection.

great boat...thanks for featuring it...

As a SoCal boater I could not believe the machines you guys use in South Florida and the Keys, first, the OB power setups, damn, very rarely will you 600Hp hanging on the stern, and small T tops, we try to stay out of the sun (most times) and I love the colors of Florida boats. I like a little more freeboard but from what I saw while in the keys that will work just fine.

My first 3 boats were 18-20 foot bay boats and I finally got my first bigger Sea Fox 22'6" bay boat and it's a game changer for inshore boating and getting a dry ride in windy conditions while still having only a 13-inch draught. The perfect size boat for most people, but I agree it makes sense to have a second offshore boat for ocean fishing if you can swing the extra cash.

I've owned a Pathfinder since 2006. Always stored outside, under a cover, still a great boat and does everything I need a boat to do.

What a cool boat Mann I absolutely loved it! 🙌🙌🙌

Didn’t realize “little” boats were so expensive. Jeez. My pops had an 18’ Kenner center console when I was young. He would love something like this.

Clay, thanks for being down to earth. You’re information helps the newly boat owners. On that note, since I lost my Carolina skiff to a drunk driver I’m back to square one in purchasing a boat. So, I was wondering if you could cover a segment on the importance “draft” for fishing inshore. I live near south padre island/Laguna Madre. And most areas are 2-4 foot of water. Any advice. Looking into one like your pathfinder…

Nice rig.I like that it does not have a t top.Thanks for a great video.

Awesome job describing this boats assets from start to finish, can’t wait to buy my first bay boat…..58 years old already, yikes! Nice Job.

That’s one very cool well thought out boat man. I live in the UK and have a 2006 206cc Sea Pro which is very well engineered and has great lockers. Love your stuff mate. Keep um coming

Good review brother. Thank you

Your boat is set up real nice. Enjoy. 👍👍👍

Great review and advice. A 22/23 center console is the perfect all around boat for FL.

Great video. Love the boat! Question do use the jack plate a lot or think it’s not needed? Thanks Anthony

Really well thought out and set up for your own personal likes, that alone is what makes a boat enjoyable. If you can’t be comfortable and know where everything is you won’t enjoy a minute on the water.

Wouahhh...quel bateau ! Super et avec des choses très très utiles ! 👍😎

You're killing it man

Great walkthrough! Curious is your trolling motor a 60” or 72” shaft?

My sons dream boat wish his dream came true one day hes only 10 years old n the passion hes got for fishing is amazing

Wow. Very nicely done. Your narrative style is A+.

A Pathfinder is definitely the next boat I want to have! Currently running an older Triton 220LTS… and it gets the job done! But I’ve been eyeing that 2300HPS pretty hard. May have to pull the trigger soon!

Keep it up with the videos guys! Nice truck, stay safe & stay healthy!

The perfect boat, is your mates boat!

Great review!

No head so it will hard to get a go ahead from my wife. Great review of this boat and especially for keeping it short.

Wow great content, pace and chill background music. Thank you, new sub here!

Absolutely love you boat bro .👍👌

Nice job on the Pathfinder run down. Love the boat and accessories you picked to deck it out. Is you hull & trim color black?

i bet that beautiful little boat straight up bangs lol. sick boat, sick system. love it bro

Picked up a 2200 a few months ago with the 250 SHO. Love it and agree it is pretty much the perfect boat. Liking your channel. Stationed up in Tampa so will give scalloping a shot this summer. Someday soon might end up in the middle keys .

I absolutely hate the bow step that so many manufacturers put there. I'd rather have another storage bin. I don't need a step and I don't need to decrease the size of the platform because of it. Great video.

Clay you have both of my favorite boats!

Great rig!

Thats a water Cadillac right there. Beautiful.

I got a 21’6” Stott Craft bay boat. Best decision I’ve made. I’ve taken it offshore and it only drafts about 10” so I can still hit all of my shallow water spots. I upgraded from a 18’ Imemsa Panga. The stability and load capacity of a bay boat is awesome and am getting somewhere around 5 mpg with a 150 Suzuki. I can shoot onto plane in less time than it takes to say one Mississippi. I’ve been out in the sound with 5-6’ waves and never got wet. It was under $45k with fly by wire, hydraulic steering, and tandem trailer. If you’re in Florida and want a new bay boat without taking a second mortgage on your house I highly recommend looking into a Stott Craft.

I love the hatches and those deep gutter's!

Looks great!!!

Great video man, subbed solely off of your talking skills and informative nature.

Man. Now that’s a beautiful boat. Someday…. Someday…

Got any information on the light? I love the idea.

Informative. Might want to mention up front the high cost of this boat makes it unaffordable for most buyers.

Nice video plus boat, hope get one someday..👍👍👍

You nailed Hybrid bay boat term!

Nice video made on my B day the 23rd!

Awesome boat man…✊✊

Congratulations, you have a great channel.

Beautiful boat

Love the switches on this boat. Beautiful analog

looks like a great boat. How do you think it would be for running up the rivers to fish also?

Great video! Would love to see a similar type video for the Contender.

Dream boat !

Hey bro awesome video this is a great

I just want a skiff I can fish bass tournaments out of, run to the sand bar in the summer and go troll the beach for kingfish.

Years ago I would not have thought twice about quality from a Pathfinder. Would have jumped on this in a second being a local SF guy. Today....... Went with Haynie out of Texas.

sweet video clay

Love them pathfinders, but I also love them blue waves. Very good informative video.

What kind of skiff was the favorite one you had

I fish from a new bay boat each year. Best of all it comes with an operator and it costs nothing when I don’t use it.

This is the perfect boat for me, But I have a 30FT Contender LOL!

Do you sell boats? You've explained this boat with just the perfect pitch of enthusiasm and knowledge of the capabilities without the BS. Awesome job my man!

Your love to hear you talk about the Yamaha FSH sometime

I didn't know l had so many friends until l got me a pathfinder!!!

What year is your boat and motor? Nice rig and video. Been enjoying learning more about the salt life from you and your lady. Thanks

Looks similar to a Carolina Skiff. I still prefer my Yamaha AR240 jet boat for day trips and the sandbar with the family.

One pet peeve I have about most center consoles is the stupid console windshield. Most manufacturers don't make the windshield big/tall enough. When you're running and standing up, you still have to squat down to keep out of the wind/bugs etc. I don't know why they can't make a decent/practical windshield on any boat especially considering the prices of what you're paying for?

Did the (4) JL 8” need modification to fit? I currently have the JL 7” and 6” combo but want to upgrade to your setup. Mine is a 2016 HPS

Great video.. Greetings from Denmark.. 👍

Excellent

Clay, thanks for the great video man! I am seriously considering this boat, but I don’t like how it looks with a t-top, I feel like it shrinks it. Are there any shade options that you know of?

Rare to see a more perfect boat than this one. 👍 beautiful boat.

Oh hey J the perfect boat is your friend's boat :)

What do you think of the BanksPanga 22'? Finally got the wife to say okay, I am looking at it for my first boat.

I own one and it is awesome. I am able to snapper fish and bass fish from it

We went from a pathfinder to a skeeter and we’ll never go back to pathfinder you should try a skeeter out and your thoughts about them I think that would make an amazing video

Hey how do you afford your first boat? This seems like a great start

This video got me SOLD, what year boat is this by ?

Great video man. Super informative as always. Love the politics reference! So true haha.

Holy cow. That is a nice boat -- but sheesh! Well over $100,000!!! Out of my league for sure.

I appreciate the transfer of knowledge but by your own advice I need to seek information from someone like me that has decided I will only own 1 boat at a time. It's not cause I am so new to saltwater that I do not know what I will like to fish, inshore vs offshore, its more that I NEED to have a boat that can do adequate work for both, if that means a HYBRID BAY that is close in size to most CC's then so be it as long as I can get a trolling motor on and draft around 12-14inches I will be happy, looking at older Everglades 24 at present cause I am not able to purchase one new (maybe I could afford it but my Scottish soul won't let me spend that much on something I will use only on weekends until retirement! LOL!

good lord i wish i could clone this setup. this has marco island written all over it.