Bumble Bee Boats?

jasonfish320 · 04-26-10, 09:50 AM

What do y'all know about bumble bee boats? I have an opportunity to get a 2005 pro v-line 18 w/150 merc for less than 10k. I tried to find the book value, but the NADA lists only the hull and doesn't list the motor or trailer..both of which are in great condition. I did use the search feature and some people say they are a little rough in big water... what about hull construction & durability? any help would be great as there is not a lot on the web about these

zooker · 04-26-10, 10:30 AM

bumble bee is now owned by phoenix. i do belive that the new beeline uses the same hull as the old bee.

99.9% of bassboat hulls made after 2000 are all composite jobs,no wood. not sure about big water ride-where is there big water in maine?- i do know the new beeline like the old rumble bee has padded decks which are SWEET..

here is a link to beeline/phoenix site..
http://www.phoenixbassboats.com/index.html

zooker

BrownHL · 05-01-10, 12:23 PM

You have an excellent boat. I know the former Bumble Bee dealer near me and those boats are well built by what was a family owned business. Phoenix now owns the facility but their boats are a whole new design. The dealer near me wanted to sell Phoenix boats, but he has a small shop and Phoenix wanted him to carry boats on display. He owns a 21 ft Bumble Bee, which was his demonstrator.

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jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	Bumble Bee Boats? What do y'all know about bumble bee boats? I have an opportunity to get a 2005 pro v-line 18 w/150 merc for less than 10k. I tried to find the book value, but the NADA lists only the hull and doesn't list the motor or trailer..both of which are in great condition. I did use the search feature and some people say they are a little rough in big water... what about hull construction & durability? any help would be great as there is not a lot on the web about these __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

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zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	bumble bee is now owned by phoenix. i do belive that the new beeline uses the same hull as the old bee. 99.9% of bassboat hulls made after 2000 are all composite jobs,no wood. not sure about big water ride-where is there big water in maine?- i do know the new beeline like the old rumble bee has padded decks which are SWEET.. here is a link to beeline/phoenix site.. http://www.phoenixbassboats.com/index.html zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-01-10, 12:23 PM	#3
BrownHL BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 64	You have an excellent boat. I know the former Bumble Bee dealer near me and those boats are well built by what was a family owned business. Phoenix now owns the facility but their boats are a whole new design. The dealer near me wanted to sell Phoenix boats, but he has a small shop and Phoenix wanted him to carry boats on display. He owns a 21 ft Bumble Bee, which was his demonstrator.

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