jones brothers

russs · 05-01-2009, 10:19 AM

A friend of mine is looking at a 2003 jones brothers boat. I think it's a 21 foot cape fisherman center console. any imput on this model appreciated

Dunk · 05-02-2009, 02:04 AM

Jones Brothers makes good boat. NC commercial style boats and they used to be cheap, but they go caught up in the new boat buying craze in the last 5yrs and got to expensive for what they are. But that doesn't take anything away from the boat your buddy is looking for except make it more expensive..

barrell · 05-02-2009, 05:37 AM

Did some research on that boat before buying my Maritime. They are suposed to handle off shore yet run shallow. They have a rep for being solid.

fmTuna · 05-02-2009, 07:03 AM

I fish one every year up on The Cape when we striper fish with a guide in Monomoy. The boat handles well, is very solid, has very few moving parts to break, but is still basically a "shallower" water boat.

We ran offshore last year to a place called Hankerchief Shoal, about a 10 mile trip from where we were, in a 2-3' chop... it was a spine banging experience.

If you are looking for a great bayboat, that you can get up pretty skinny in, I'd say the Jones Cape is a great choice...

Actually, now that I think of it... Krazy 8 just bought one in the last year or two.... shoot him an email.

barrell · 05-02-2009, 10:18 AM

Maybe thats the one I was looking at that had a pronounced Caroloina flair. If the cape fisherman is the flat bottom skiff then its only a bay boat. A buddy of mine had one for a year and sold it becuase it was a rough ride in the chop.

underdog · 05-02-2009, 05:07 PM

I've been on a few of the flat bottoms when living in NC..........Although a solid boat, very solid.........I could not justify the price a new one if I had to open my wallet. Don't be afraid to add extra horses, they are heavier

sbbtmatt · 05-03-2009, 11:28 PM

they are more or less parkers, former parker employees own jones. the jones is actually a little heavier. they are very nice solid boats.

russs · 05-04-2009, 09:27 AM

Thanks for all the replies ... he went for it ... drove down to N.J. yesterday and picked it up. It was a wet sea trial in the pouring rain.

boatliftman · 05-05-2009, 10:45 PM

i have one we push barges with almost industructable

B-faithful · 05-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Jones Bros are all composite now. i am sure that had to do with their increase in pricing as some composites cost 8x that of wood. Very nice boats.

05-01-2009, 10:19 AM	#1
russs Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	jones brothers A friend of mine is looking at a 2003 jones brothers boat. I think it's a 21 foot cape fisherman center console. any imput on this model appreciated

05-02-2009, 02:04 AM	#2
Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Court House Posts: 4,529	Jones Brothers makes good boat. NC commercial style boats and they used to be cheap, but they go caught up in the new boat buying craze in the last 5yrs and got to expensive for what they are. But that doesn't take anything away from the boat your buddy is looking for except make it more expensive.. __________________ Bluewater Marine Surveying Proud Supporter Of The Bass Barn!

05-02-2009, 05:37 AM	#3
barrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Brigantine,nj Posts: 5,237	Did some research on that boat before buying my Maritime. They are suposed to handle off shore yet run shallow. They have a rep for being solid. __________________ Barrell Surf & Kayak Phone: (609) 513-1680 Proud Supporter Of The Bass Barn!

05-02-2009, 07:03 AM	#4
fmTuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MARGATE! WooHoo! Posts: 8,822	I fish one every year up on The Cape when we striper fish with a guide in Monomoy. The boat handles well, is very solid, has very few moving parts to break, but is still basically a "shallower" water boat. We ran offshore last year to a place called Hankerchief Shoal, about a 10 mile trip from where we were, in a 2-3' chop... it was a spine banging experience. If you are looking for a great bayboat, that you can get up pretty skinny in, I'd say the Jones Cape is a great choice... Actually, now that I think of it... Krazy 8 just bought one in the last year or two.... shoot him an email. __________________ Stay Tuna-ed! Capt. Ed B. N.J. Angler Staff Columnist Little Egg to Wildwood/Angler Advantage Hydrasports 2800 Vector Twin 250 HPDI Marvelous Margate NJ

05-02-2009, 10:18 AM	#5
barrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Brigantine,nj Posts: 5,237	Maybe thats the one I was looking at that had a pronounced Caroloina flair. If the cape fisherman is the flat bottom skiff then its only a bay boat. A buddy of mine had one for a year and sold it becuase it was a rough ride in the chop. __________________ Barrell Surf & Kayak Phone: (609) 513-1680 Proud Supporter Of The Bass Barn!

05-02-2009, 05:07 PM	#6
underdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: absecon, nj Posts: 2,880	I've been on a few of the flat bottoms when living in NC..........Although a solid boat, very solid.........I could not justify the price a new one if I had to open my wallet. Don't be afraid to add extra horses, they are heavier

05-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#7
sbbtmatt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beach Haven West Posts: 436	they are more or less parkers, former parker employees own jones. the jones is actually a little heavier. they are very nice solid boats. __________________ Ship Bottom Boat Towing Proud Sponsor Of The Bass Barn! -178DLX Carolina Skiff 90HP Yamaha -1977 26' Pacemaker Wahoo

05-04-2009, 09:27 AM	#8
russs Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Thanks Thanks for all the replies ... he went for it ... drove down to N.J. yesterday and picked it up. It was a wet sea trial in the pouring rain.

05-05-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
boatliftman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: manahawkin Posts: 1,627	i have one we push barges with almost industructable __________________ Buterick Bulkheading Dealer of Hi-Tide Boatlifts Bulkheads, Docks, House Pilings, and Boat Lifts 609-597-8426 e-mail: Buterickbulkheading@comcast.net or Fsoper@comcast.net

05-06-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
B-faithful Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 314	Jones Bros are all composite now. i am sure that had to do with their increase in pricing as some composites cost 8x that of wood. Very nice boats. __________________ Fishing from Townsends Inlet to the CBBT Boat: 2009 Judge Yachts 27 Chesapeake powered by a 225 Honda Email: bfaithfulfishing@yahoo.com

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