BORGHY wrote:

I own a 2017 Smoker Craft Ultima and have no complaints. It has been a good family boat and fishing boat for us. If you want you can message me.

Well, what do you know. It’s been a year since I posted but still in the planning stage of purchasing. Was really hoping to sit in a bunch of boats this spring at a few shows in March, but then the coronavirus happened (I’m in Michigan). So, now it’s continued online viewing until likely fall at dealers, and then early 2021 shows if I don’t find one by then. Would love to hear about the ultima.

Pat, did you buy new or used? Definitely open to the new last year’s model clearance approach if the opportunity arises. Mind PM’ing me the dealer and details of your purchase that you had success with?

Thanks. Would love to buy glass but I don’t think there’s any glass windshield boats that compare in price to aluminum unfortunately. The resale value thing doesn’t make sense to me honestly. I can’t imagine paying that much for something only to get rid of it a few years later. I plan on keeping 20-30 years.