Boating and Fishing Forum - View Single Post - The Hull Truth In summary, I believe Pioneer picked the right areas to “cut corners” if you will, because if you’re handy, the wiring can be easily addressed, as well as thru-bolting of the hardware if necessary They put their effort in the areas of hull construction, fit and finish, and component quality, which is a trade-off I was willing to accept
Boating and Fishing Forum - Pioneer 186 Cape Island - The Hull Truth I put a deposit down on a Cape Island 186 one this am I bought site unseen but did look over other Pioneer Boats on the yard I am going with an Etec 130 I had been using a 18' 10" Actioncraft with 115 Yamaha for 15 years I am on LI Sound Strictly fly fishing Congrats on the boat! I've always like Pioneers, and good choice with the ETEC, I
Boating and Fishing Forum - The Hull Truth - - Scut 175 Sportfsh vs Key West 1720 vs Pioneer 180 (https: www thehulltruth com boating-forum 986653-scut-175-sportfsh-vs-key-west-1720-vs-pioneer-180-a html)
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Grady CE 191 vs Pioneer . . . pioneer islander 202 is the longest by 5 and 6 inches scout has the widest beam at 8’6” while the pioneer and Grady are at 8’2” pioneer is the lightest at 1900 pounds Grady is 2360 and scout is 2150 Pioneer and scout draft 13” and the Grady at 14” essentially these are all 3 very similar boats and I am torn at this time