P IV

Probably the best fishing boat of the BCB line, imho. With ample storage, and simply seems to be “balanced” better than most, while maintaining performance, ride, stability, and shallow water agility. Overall simply a great boat. But it is one of the “Premium” packages which effects pricing, all the bells and whistles, but definately on my favorite list ! D.Last edited by dbasketman on June 22nd, 2009, 7:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.

The P IV is the biggest of the 19 foot lineup and definitely “top of the line.” Wont be the fastest in the Pantera class, that would go to the Classic, then the P II, finally the P IV. Overall storage has the other two beat. BCB has stated that for overall general use, the P II would be an ideal size with amenities. But the P IV is a stong performer as well.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

The P4 is a model that was built to accommodate the anglers who are not wanting a large boat, though seek a small boat with big boat appeal. If you can store a P4, then usually a 20 model will store as well. Thus there was no reason for storage decisions. It is a boat that is a boat decision, and the 200 keeps the boat a bit less in price than a 225 or many variants. Engine and accessory costs can balloon a boat price tag and a P4 lets you make a decision of a 788, HD5 or similar graph, an 80 pound troller and other items that are fine. Where as a 20 model will have you thinking about more whistles and bells, plus a 225 can run up there in relative costs to as much as almost $4,000 more for the 225 over a 200 series. Thus the keeping the boat for a 200 engine in rating. Other factors are the deck lay out and size, as well as cockpit. A p4 is what we term a cockpit boat, being that it is not an open atmosphere. Yet the cockpit is large enough to accommodate the anglers in most cases. We kept it 200 for a reason and many have frequently questioned that decision. We also have no intentions of changing it. BCB

I have two boys, age 5 and 3, and I really like the “cockpit” aspect of the boat. You sit more “down in” the boat” I guess you could describe it, than in many other boats, and I like how it gives the kids a little more of an in the boat feeling (which I also like when it gets rough out!). I did have the console out when I first got it, and if I didnt have a wife and kids I would still have it out, but the large consoles do provide alot of protection for your Co angler.

GAPuma wrote: I will always have a partner, we will be married this Saturday and we fish together allot. . Rusty Rusty – congrats on the upcoming marriage. Well throw back a cold one to celebrate next CG tournament.