Overall these available boats have a moderate draft and average beam qualities that make them perfect for day cruising saltwater fishing freshwater fishing and overnight cruising.
Proline boats quality. Its fishability was evident as soon as we stepped on board. BMW Mercedes Cobalt A25 Formula FX series etc. Never even tried to put bait in it.
Ford Chevy Yukon Explorer SR Four Winns - good boats w good track records. Pro-Line is back in action with boats like their 23 Sport center console which maximizes value for the LOA. It is the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned.
Some of the support equipment is a little hard to reach but overall an above avg. Stepdad owned a 21 Proline WA before and that was one of the wettest WA boats that I had ever been in. It is very true in direction.
Maybe the newer hulls are better set up but the older prolines soaked you. Offering center console dual console and cabin models numerous Boat of the Year awards and Product Excellence Awards precedes the reputation of. Since 1968 Pro-Line has manufactured center console fishing boats with well thought out features.
Pro-Lines sole bay boat model the 23 Bay is a worthy representative of the brand. I though by 1996 Proline had eliminated the wood in the construction of the hull. While I didnt find anyone comparing the two specific boats against each other for ride quality I saw where numerous people felt the proline sometimes delivered a beating in even 2 to 3 foot sees.
This Pro-Line is the nicest boat you will find in this price range. My 95 251wa has no wood and no stress cracks. My 18ft bowrider kept me drier than his proline.