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I've recently taken a close look at Lowe Boats' latest offering to the aluminum fishing boat market, the 2022 Lowe Boat Bay Series 22. I believe this might be your best bet if you're in the market for a firm, durable, and functional aluminum fishing boat.
The first thing that strikes you about the Bay Series 22 is its robust make. Crafted with a high-performance 0.125-inch pad hull, this boat is all-welded and all-aluminum. Boasting of an impressive bottom width of 67 inches, the boat does not skimp on additional structural details. These include stainless steel bow and stern eyes, extruded gunnels with rub rail insert, and a bow and aft fishing decks. The outstanding hull design also utilizes floor drains as well as an extruded center keel with formed-in keels, proving its construction is all about durability and performance.
Regarding fishing features, Lowe Boats has definitely invested thought into making the Bay Series 22 enjoyable for anglers, irrespective of their skill level. The highlights lie in its 16-gallon baitwell, a substantial aerated aft livewell with a capacity of 30 gallons, locking bow port and starboard rod lockers accommodating rods up to 7'6" in length, and six console rod holders. The inclusion of a MotorGuide VariMax V55SW Trolling Motor is a real boon to those who value precision and control while fishing.
The boat accommodates up to 8 people and has a maximum weight capacity of 1,900 lbs. The passenger comfort is not an afterthought in this model. The fiberglass center console armed with a black steering wheel and windscreen provide fantastic visibility and control. Additionally, the console forward comes with a fixed passenger seat padded with seat and back pads. The boat also accommodates two additional fold-down fishing seats on stainless steel pedestal bases.
A pivotal component of any fishing boat is its electronic setup. The Bay Series 22 comes equipped with a Lowrance Hook2 - 4X FishFinder, trolling motor harness, and lighted push-button switches, in addition to standard navigation lights and bilge pumps.
With a maximum HP capacity of 200 hp and a fuel capacity of 30 gallons, this vessel ensures you have ample power and endurance for an exciting day of fishing. Besides, the seamless cockpit finish, injected foam construction, and aluminum construction with a transom drain plug ensure that you can endure rough waters with confidence.
At an invoice price of $28,377, the Lowe Boats 2022 Lowe Boat Bay Series 22 does command a substantial investment. However, given the exceptional build quality, design, comfort, and the varied fishing features it provides, I believe this boat offers a great value for money, whether you're an amateur angler or a seasoned pro.
Overall Length (ft/in): 22' 0"
Beam (in): 95"
Approximate Basic Hull Weight (lbs): 1,400
Bottom Width (in): 67"
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 30
Hull Gauge (in): .125"
Max HP Capacity: 200 hp
Max Person Capacity: 8
Max Person Weight (lbs): 1,150
Max Weight Capacity (lbs): 1,900
Prop Minimum HP: 115 hp
Side Depth (in): 23"
Transom Height (in): 20"
FEATURES
Mooring cleats (4)
Baitwell (16 gallon)
Fiberglass center console with black steering wheel and windscreen
Switch panel with rocker switches
Stainless steel grab rail
Cup holder
Leaning post with cushion and foot rest
Rear deck jump seats with under seat storage
Console forward fixed passenger seat with seat and back pads
2 Fold-down fishing seats with stainless steel pedestal bases
Lowrance Hook2 - 4X FishFinder
Seadek Front Pad and Helm Pad
Speedometer, tachometer and fuel
4 Grab handles (stern deck and fwd console)
Aerated aft livewell (30 galllon)
Locking bow port and starboard rod lockers (7&39;6" rod length)
6 Console rod holders
Bow deck 60gal. insulated cooler/storage
Under console battery storage
Under jump seats (2 compartments)
MotorGuide VariMax V55SW Trolling Motor
ELECTRICAL
Trolling motor harness (8 gauge)
Bilge pump (500 GPH) and aerator pump (800 GPH)
1 Horn
Navigation lights
Push button courtesy light
Lighted push button switches
12V dash receptacle
CONSTRUCTION
Stainless steel bow and stern eyes
Bow and aft fishing decks
Floor drains
Aluminum, all welded 0.125" high performance pad hull
Extruded gunnels with rub rail insert
Extruded center keel with formed-in keels
Chine extrusions
(7) Longitudinal ribs with floor runners
4 Piece hull
Seamless cockpit finish
Injected foam construction
Stringer System
Super durable pressed-in cross rib construction
(1)Transducer bracket-welded on
Aluminum with transom drain plug, Heavy-duty transom knee brace
All-welded; All-aluminum
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