About Yellowfin Bay Boats

Purchasing an Inshore boat? Think about the Yellowfin Bay Boat for sale

When it comes to inshore fishing, anglers typically are focused on two things when looking for a boat for sale. The first is the size of the boat. While small boats can navigate into extremely shallow waters most of the time, the necessity for a 24’ bay boat for inshore fishing, lake navigation, and river/stream angling is popular amongst avid fishermen/women. As such, many companies, such as Yellowfin, have focused significant engineering and innovation into the development of their bay boats. If you are looking to purchase a bay boat, consider these features of the Yellowfin 24 Bay Boats for sale.

Family and Tournament Oriented

This center console bay boat is designed with both the family fishing outing and the tournament angler in mind. From the family perspective, the boat’s layout allows for 4-6 people to sit comfortably with 3 people on the transom seating, one or two on the bow seating, and another on the front console seat. Keep in mind that when the casting deck is in place that the boat gears more to the tournament angler. Seating in the front of the Yellowfin 24’ bay boat gets eliminated and replaced with the casting deck, making the space more apt for 2 to 4 persons.

Angler Features

Where the boat can be used for family leisure, it is primarily designed for fishing. Two live wells are located at the transom as well as a bait storage area. At the bow, you have additional storage on the port and starboard with one large central under deck storage area as well. Regarding the flow of the layout, the center single man captain’s area of the center console maximises the walking deck space. The center console does not require double features and double touch screens, as the power is with a single outboard engine, and as the overall dimensions of the boat are 24’10” by 8’6”.

Small and efficient

A 24 Yellowfin Bay Boat for sale is not the smallest vessel on the market, nor is it by any means to be considered a full-sized yacht. The medium ground on this 24’10” O.L boat allows the operator to navigate into the deeper inshore water. Additionally, the hull design (sort of a combination between the traditional bay boat and your flatboat), makes it possible to fish in shallow waters of 2 to 4’, depending on the weight and packaging options applied.

Regarding other specifications of the boat, the beam is 8’6”, a bit larger than some of the other small angler boats on the market. Yet, you should not be put off by this larger beam. It does not affect the efficiency of the craft or the speed. What it does provide is additional square footage and casting space for the Bay boat.

When not in the water, the 24 Yellow fin bay boat is easily towable. Many owners will include a tow mount with their pre-owned vessel. Ensure that your vehicle is capable of the 3,050 lbs. dry weight of the Yellowfin 24 Bay boat for sale, and add additional poundage for supplies and such.

Power

24′ Yellowfin Bay Boats were first introduced to the market in the early 2000’s. As such, the motors on older boats may be 250HP Mercury engines. However, on the newer model Yellowfin Bay boats for sale, you are apt to find the 400HP single outboard engine, as this is the power option chosen by Yellowfin for their newer craft. Those purchasing a pre-owned vessel may find any range of single Mercury outboard engines, though it is more probable that the Yellowfin Bay boats will be equipped with 300HP and 350s more often than naught. Check with the seller when purchasing your boat to see if the engine is factory installed or post-market. Also, if the engine is post-market, check to see if there is an existing transferable warranty on the engine.

Who should buy a Yellowfin 24 Bay Boat?

The 24’ Yellowfin Bay Boats for sale are ideal for those who wish to have a vessel capable of navigating the Atlantic, Gulf, and inland waters (lakes, rivers, streams). It is not recommended for those who are seeking deep sea or deep-water fishing, primarily due to the one outboard engine, the flat bottom design which is not suitable for heavy waves, and the overall smallness of the craft. Those seeking such boats would be advised to seek out the larger Yellowfin 34’ Offshore boats.

Where can you buy a Yellowfin Bay Boat?

If you are looking to purchase a Yellowfin 24 bay boat, please look at the selection of boats on Vessel Vendor. Vessel vendor helps connect buyers with boat sellers near you. Our site also offers an array of information in our boat reviews, manufacturer reviews, and location pages. Should you have any questions about the Yellowfin 24 Bay boat, or any boats offered by Vessel Vendor, or if you are interested in listing your Yellowfin Bay Boat for sale, please view the appropriate pages.