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
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Pioneer Boats Looking for anyone that knows Pioneer Boats and any advice I have looked at the 197 Islander which is a new boat for an all around boater I know nothing about the company nor their boats So any recommendations and advice are welcome I know the Gradey White and Boston Whalers are supposedly the best but the price is; well I believe, extremely high even for a used one I liked the looks of
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Pioneer 202 SF or Scout . . . That's good I want a bay boat because i like fishing the inlet and inside jetties but the whiner wants more freeboard The pioneer seems like a great compromise and should feel more comfortable fishing 10-15 miles out than a typical bay boat