Pathfinder Yachts Review

The Pathfinder boats are built by established boaters, Maverick Boat Company. Backed by over 50 years boat building experience, a Pathfinder is synonymous with quality, experience and affordability. All their boats are built to the highest standards and keep comfort and safety topmost in their designs. They also try and provide the much needed space a family boats requires.

In 1984, Scott and Troy Deal, two brothers and also avid fishermen decided to turn their passion for fishing into a full time commitment for boat building. They set out to design and build the best shallow water skiff possible. They acquired a shallow water skiff called the Maverick and with it, launched their company, Maverick Boat Company. As the company grew, they developed and added on more models to their lines including the Pathfinder Bay Boats, which was introduced in 1998. Pathfinder’s strengths lie in the fact it can run in bigger water thanks to a larger capacity for crew, storage, fuel and horsepower. All Pathfinder boats combine state of the art technology with a commitment to quality, as can be seen in both their design and material used.

Pricing

Prices for all Pathfinder boats are extremely affordable. You can find a 2007 Pathfinder 2200 XL for $39,000, a 2200 XL Tournament for $46,000, and a Pathfinder 2300 DV for $50,000.

Pros

• It has the backing of an established boating company, the Maverick Boat Company.
• All Pathfinder boats incorporate state of the art technology and high quality materials to create a light craft.
• They are built to ABYC and NMMA standards of quality and safety.
• The vessels are large and can handle a bigger crew and storage capacity, making it a family friendly boat.

Cons

• The Pathfinder might not be suitable for rough waters, as some say it rides rough and very wet thanks to its low hull design.

Featured Models

Pathfinder 2200, Pathfinder 2000, Pathfinder 2200 XL, Pathfinder 2200 XL Tournament Edition, Pathfinder 2400 Tournament Edition, Pathfinder 2300 DV.

Conclusion

Pathfinder are boats manufactured by the Maverick Boating Company, which gives them strong credibility. Their boats are all designed with serious anglers, professional guide teams and customer input. They are not modified designs out of existing hulls, but created from scratch. This means, the buyer does have a say in his required specifications. They are also multipurpose boats, and can be used by serious fishermen, as well as for a family boat. The boats are outfitted to meet boating and fishing needs, including having enormous bait wells, rod racks, rod storage, dry storage and more space for friends and family, than most bay boats of its size. If you enjoy fishing or boating with the family, this just might be the boat for you.