Boat show season is back! BlackJack Boats is making the rounds to several different boat shows throughout the U.S. Gulf Coast this winter and spring. Mark your calendars, and come see our boats at a 2020 boat show near you.
We have updated our free brochure to include the newest addition to the BlackJack line, the 256 Coastal, which has the style and performance you’ve come to expect from a BlackJack, but also combines offshore and bay boat elements for a whole new level of versatility.
If you’re looking to buy a BlackJack, besides getting on the water for a test ride, the best way to learn about the 224, 256 Bay and 256 Coastal models is to talk to an owner. Especially an outfitter who uses a BlackJack for their job.
Capt. Joel LeVine, owner of RedFin Charters in Charleston, South Carolina, has been using BlackJack boats for about seven years and currently has three 224s and two 256s in his fleet — all with a black hull. We recently talked with Joel and Capt. Justin Carter, one of RedFin’s six guides, about why they use BlackJacks and what makes them ideal for both inshore and near-shore fishing.
The only thing we love more than seeing photos of trophy fish caught on a BlackJack is hearing from satisfied owners, especially those who use their BlackJack boats for a living. We recently caught up with Capt. Bruce Baugh, owner of Tideline Charters in Lake Calcasieu, Louisiana, and asked him a few questions about why he trusts BlackJack.
(FYI, Capt. Bruce is featured in our brochure, which you can order by mail or download — for free!)
At BlackJack Boats, we understand that researching the perfect center-console bay boat can be a daunting task. You want to find the boat that’s right for you, and there are a lot of options to consider. That’s why we always encourage people to visit their nearest BlackJack dealer, so they can see firsthand the features that make a BlackJack so special, and hear from the dealer what they and customers love so much about the BlackJack 224, 256 and Coastal models.
"As a professional fishing guide, I've owned a number of boats, but the BlackJack 256 is my all-time favorite! The layout allows for great room, so even with four clients onboard no one is crowded. The waters I fish are inland saltwater and flats, and accessing shallow waters is never an issue. Clients and fellow captains are always amazed about the skinny, shallow waters we can access in my BlackJack 256."
"BlackJack is truly a great dry ride and takes the rough water better than any other bay boat I have ridden in. The BlackJack gets me to the big fish no matter the weather, keeping me and my customers dry. Their comfort with a smooth ride keeps me focused on what I'm here for: Leading them to the big one."
"The ride is fantastic. It's dry and maneuvers in open water and close quarters like no other outboard. Because we fish a lot in North Carolina, its ability to plane quickly and stay on plane at slow speeds gives us an edge crossing wide, sometime choppy expanses of rough water to get to skinny water areas to fish. The layout is terrific. Good dry storage. Nice illuminated live wells. Plenty of rod storage. Easy to move around the boat. The fit and finish is at the top of the class. I get excited every time I run this boat and cannot imagine not having a BlackJack for fishing and just overall fun on the water."
"I've been guiding for 25 years in the coastal marshes of south Louisiana. I've been guiding out of BlackJack boats the last 13, and there is not a finer boat on the market. You won't see me guiding out of any other boat!"
"BlackJacks are made with backcountry and near-shore fishing in mind. These boats ride better than many larger offshore boats I've owned. They hold the water like they’re on rails, and also float and run extremely shallow for a boat of their stature. I tell people that ride is everything, and you should always take a test ride in less than ideal conditions before purchasing. I always say if you test ride a BlackJack today, you'll be listing your boat tomorrow."
“You’ll never ride a drier boat. After 20 years on the water, that is one thing that stands out above all. My BlackJack keeps me dry in conditions where most boats would have my customers soaked.”
“The stunningly beautiful lines of the BlackJack first caught my eye, and then I was blown away by its performance — especially in rough water.”
When you experience the ride and style of a blackjack boat in person, you‘ll understand why our owners are so passionate and loyal. Find a dealer to see for yourself
