Ocean Master Boats?

[Bryan A.]

I currently own a 25 Whitewater as well as a 20 SF. We are planning to get something larger to replace the Whitewater and have been impressed with the Oceanmaster Express 31. I have a bridge to deal with on the way out and I think the ocean master minus the tower would fit. Does anyone have experience or comments about Oceanmaster? Build quality? Ride, ect. Don't worry I'll never sell my Seacraft. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Bigshrimpin]

I have ridden in 31ft Oceanmaster Super Console (canyon tuna trips). The boat is an extremely stable fishing platform, but the ride is pretty harsh in big seas.

[PipeDreamsMarine]

I second that thought...

[Tarpun]

Well built but your Whitewater rides better.
Tight lines. Tarpun

[Bryan A.]

That's interesting to hear. I have never ridden on one or even inspected one up close. All of my observations are on-line or standing on the dock. Thanks for the input, I guess I should find a dealer that will sea trial one for me. Thanks again.

[deepsushi]

FWIW..

I have never personally been on one but the older ones are known around here as "oceansmashers" due to their less than ideal ride.

I read somewhere that the new ones have had a hull redesign in order to improve the ride.

[Trayder]

Built like tanks, ride is not that great, the finish work is non existant, but tons of storage and the company has been around for 20plus years, maybe 30?

I think you can find much better boats in the same price range.

[riprunner]

The pre-2000 or 2001's are wet! The newer one's are supposedly a-lot drier, but I haven't riden in new one, and have only been on the center console model. they are very solid, good offshore boats and will get you home in nasty weather, but the ride isn't as smooth as some of the newer boats in that size range. This boat is also heavy and takes a-lot of horsepower for it to perform. I also suggest taking a sea trial and judging for yourself. Like Trayder said they have been around for 30 years and they were also the original offshore canyon center consoles.

[jorgeinmiami]

in that range you have the SeaVee's

I've been in a 34 (Diesels) and it was real nice

Rode great and better finished than a Ocean Master

[Bigshrimpin]

One of my most vivid memories of the oceanmaster 31 . . . was riding on the forward console seat. My friend launched the boat off a huge wave at 30knts . . . props were breathing and we caught serious air. That boat hit the water so hard, my spine compressed like an accordion . . . saw nothing but stars.

That boat will handle the worst conditions, but you're not gonna last more than a few rounds. That boat will beat the crap out of you in short order.