The Ultimate Inshore Fishing Tool.

Starts from MSRP $101,706 w/ VF250XB

The first bay boat built specifically around Yamaha’s Super High Output (SHO) four-stroke technology, the 2300 HPS (High Performance Step) redefines top-end running performance in a true bay boat platform. A stepped hull and bustle transom with standard 6” jackplate optimize speed and running efficiency. Add to that more cockpit and deck space, walk around gunwales and increased storage for everything from castnets to 9.5’ fly rods. The result is a jaw-dropping rocket with a light-tackle payload capacity that will clear out your tackle room.

Plus, the 2300 HPS is now built using vacuum infused construction, making it stronger, faster, lighter and shallower. There’s no bay boat more technical or specialized for shallow water angling.

Pathfinder 2300 HPS Walkthrough
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Pathfinder 2300 HPS Running
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2300 HPS Specifications

23 ft 06 in LOA
8 ft 04 in Beam
12 in Draft
3,075 lbs (w/ VF250) Weight (approx. with engine)
61 gal Fuel capacity
15 deg Deadrise
300 hp Maximum HP
8 persons or 1,500 lbs Maximum Capacities
58 sq ft Cockpit Square Footage

Colors

Pure White

Sardina Green

Haze Grey

Whisper Grey

Atlantic Blue

Azul Blue

Custom Colors & 2-Tone Options Also Available

Take a Closer Look at the 2300 HPS

2300 HPS Standard Features

Construction

VARIS

Steering & Handling – Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Steering & Handling – Jackplate

Jackplate

Steering & Handling – Steering Wheel

GEM Stainless Steel

Steering & Handling – Trim Tabs & Indicators

Trim Tabs

Hull Color – Hull Color Pattern

Hull Solid Color

Deck Color – Deck Color Pattern

Solid

Helm Seating – Leaning Post

Leaning Post with Cooler

Cushions – Cushion Color

White

Family Features – Washdown Systems

Raw Water Washdown System

Family Features – Comfort and Convenience

Anchor locker
Boarding ladder
Center console full forward access w/ dutch doors
Large guttered, gasketed, locking dry storage compartments (3)
Self-bailing cockpit
Cooler mounted in front of console w/ cushion set (deluxe Engel cooler)

Fishing Features – Advanced Angling Details

Compass
Console Windshield & Grabrail (Folding)
Flush-mount Bow Cleat (6 in)
Flush-mount Stern Cleat (2)
In-deck Castnet Storage Locker (2)
Locking Rod Storage (port & stbd)
Flush-mount gunnel rod holder (2)
Console rod rack (2, 4-bank)
Under-gunnel rod storage
TM wiring system complete with battery tray(s)

Lights and Electric – Lights

Cockpit lights, compass & helm footrest
Navigation lights, LED (console)

Lights and Electric – Battery & Accessories

12-volt Accessory Jack
12-volt Accessory Jack & USB Charging Jack
Main breakers w/ independent house & TM battery switches
Waterproof switch panel w/ circuit breakers
Integrated 3-way battery switch w/ main breaker panel

Livewells and Pumps – Available Details

Automatic Bilge Pump
Livewell (35-gallon, aft center)

Additional Color Accents – Helm Seat Base or Leaning Post FRP Color

Pure White

Additional Color Accents – Rub Rails

Black Rub Rail with Stainless Steel Insert

2300 HPS Optional Features

Power – Motor

VF250LB
Yamaha 300XSB
Yamaha F300XSB2 White

Power – Engine Controls (Required)

No Rigging
Yamaha Mechanical
Helm Master EX w-INT /DES
Helm Master EX w/DES, Auto Pilot and Joy Stick (Full Manuverability)

2nd Station – 2nd Station

2nd Station Reinforcement
2nd Station Tower for HMEX & DES
Dont cut holes Grabrl/Anch Lgt

2nd Station – 2nd Station Weblon

White
Black

2nd Station – 2nd Station Trim

White
Black

Steering & Handling – Steering

Hydraulic Tilt Steering
Digital Electric Steering
No Steering

Steering & Handling – Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Upgrade – Edson with Power Knob (Black)
Steering Wheel Upgrade – Edson with Power Knob (Stainless)
GEM Stainless Steel – 2nd Station
Steering Wheel Upgrade – Edson with Power Knob (Black) – 2
Steering Wheel Upgrade – Edson with Power Knob (Stainless) – 2

Steering & Handling – Trim Tabs & Indicators

Trim Tab Indicator
Trim Tab Indicator 2nd Station

Hull Color – Hull Color Pattern

Hull Side Color to Chine
Hull Side Color to Styleline
Hull Bottom Color to Styleline
Hull Bottom Color to Chine

Helm Seating – Leaning Post

Leaning Post with Livewell
Leaning Post Upgrade w/Cooler & Slide

Cushions – Cushion Color

Platinum & White
2-Tone Caramel & Cream
Platinum & Storm
Caramel & Khaki

Cushions – Additional Cushion Options

Leaning Post Backrest with Cushion
Aft Deck Seating with Backrest & Cushion

Family Features – Tops

T-Top (Weblon w/ LED Spreader Light)
Fiberglass Hard-Top

Family Features – T-Top Weblon Color

White
Black

Family Features – Sun Shade

Sun Shade, Aft

Family Features – Stereo

Stereo, JL Audio with Speakers, 4 White
Stereo, JL Audio with Speakers, 4 Black
JL Audio Speakers for Hardtop, 2 White
JL Audio Speakers for Hardtop, 2 Black
JL Audio Speakers for Second Station 2 White
JL Audio Speakers for Second Station 2 Black

Family Features – Washdown Systems

Fresh Water Washdown

Fishing Features – Rod Racks

2 Additional Flushmount Gunnel Rodholders
Rod Rack with (4) rod holders and (2) Kingfish Rod Holders for Hard Top (Bolt On)

Fishing Features – Bass Seat Plate

Bass Seat Plate, Bow
Bass Seat Plate, Aft/Port
Bass Seat Plate, Aft/Starboard

Fishing Features – Electronics

Garmin 7in Touchscreen with Sonar (GPSMAP 743XS)
Garmin 10in Touchscreen with Sonar (GPSMAP 8610XSV B60)
Garmin 12in Touchscreen with Sonar (GPSMAP 8612XSV)
Garmin 16in Touchscreen with Sonar (GPSMAP 8616XSV)
Garmin 9in GPS MAP 943 for 2nd Station
Auto Pilot for Yamaha DES
Yamaha Joystick for 2nd Station
Auto Pilot for Yamaha DES 2nd Station

Fishing Features – Trolling Motor

Xi5-105SW 60″ GPS 36V

Fishing Features – Power Pole

Black 8′ Power Pole, Starboard
White 8 ‘Power Pole, Starboard
Black 10′ Power Pole, Starboard
White 10′ Power Pole, Starboard
Dual Black 8′ Power Poles
Dual White 8′ Power Poles
Dual Black 10′ Power Poles
Dual White 10′ Power Poles

Fishing Features – Advanced Angling Details

3-Point Lifting Hardware
Springline Cleats (2, Folding)
Outriggers for 2nd Station

Lights and Electric – Lights

Underwater Lights, Blue (Set of 2)

Lights and Electric – Battery Charger

4-Bank Battery Charger

Livewells and Pumps – Available Details

Release Well, Aft Port
Recirculation Pump, Aft Center
Recirculation Pump, Aft Port
Advanced Bubbler Aeration System
Additional Bubbler
Livewell Strainers

Faux Teak – Faux Teak Decking Kit

Brown and Black Faux Teak
Grey and Black Faux Teak

Additional Color Accents – Console Trim Color

White (Glovebox Door and Keeper)
Black (Glovebox Door and Keeper)

Additional Color Accents – Helm Seat Tackle Station Trim Color

White Trim Leaning Post Livewell
Black Trim Leaning Post Livewell

Additional Color Accents – Undergunnel Rod Rack Color

Black
White

Additional Color Accents – Black Silicone on all Topsides

Black Silicone

Additional Color Accents – Hardtop Trim Color

White
Black

Additional Color Accents – Powder Coating Package

Powder Coating Package Matte Black, No T-Top
Powder Coating Package White, No T-Top
Powder Coating Package, Matte Black Including T-Top
Powder Coating Package, White Including T-Top
Powder Coating Package, Matte Black 2nd station
Powder Coating Package, White 2nd station

Additional Color Accents – Rub Rails

White Rub Rail with Stainless Steel Insert Upgrade
Black Rub Rail with Rubber Insert

Other Options – Trailer

Pathfinder Tandem Trailer (PV)

Other Options – Trailer Options

Trailer Spare Tire Option
Trailer Aluminum Wheels Option (5) (Upgrade)
Trailer Swing Tongue
Trailer Black & Silver Wheels Option(5) (Upgrade)

Pathfinder Owners Unflappable Confidence in their Boats

I started with Hewes Boats in 1987 and to my great fortune, Scott Deal purchased that brand from Bob Hewes in the early 1990s.  I was there in the beginning when the Pathfinder Boat Company was started.  And to be truthful, the all-time Redbone record is held by what was the first 17’ Pathfinder Tunnel.  In two days, we caught 5 bonefish and 60 redfish, of which 48 of the redfish were caught on fly which is the highest score ever in the Redbone. I cannot think of a better way to launch a new brand than with a championship. In 2012, I got my first 23’ Pathfinder HPS with a Yamaha 250 SHO and it changed backcountry fishing in the Florida Keys, as we know it today. When a boat floats on 10 inches of water with no water in the live well and does 60+ mph with 3 guys and equipment, it does not take long to run from the popular destinations of Florida Keys into the backcountry of the Everglades. Today, I still run a 23’ Pathfinder HPS with that same Yamaha 250 SHO. It is the boat that I choose to guide out of and to film most of the Sportsman’s Adventures episodes.  In my opinion, it is the best all around boat to guide out of inshore. Many of the 143 tournament titles that I have won, were in a Hewes, Maverick, or Pathfinder. I have been there since Day 1 and I hope to finish my career in those brands.

Capt. Rick Murphy, Homestead, FL

“I’ve been running Hewes and Maverick flats boats and Pathfinder bay boats my entire career. From 2006 until 2010 I pretty much ran the 22 tournament edition but in 2011 when the 23HPS came out I began to run that boat and it wasn’t long after that Captain Rick Murphy was running the same boat and because of all our tournament success in the Redfish tournaments a lot of other people followed suit!! What I like about the 23 over all the other models is it will ride through the chop really well thanks to the step in the hull and it will also float shallow, all while having plenty of room to take three or even four customers out!! Matched up with a Yamaha SH0250 four-stroke and you’ve got the perfect West Central Florida bay boat!!! Thanks, MBG !!! 

Capt. Geoffrey Page, Sarasota, FL

After guiding full-time for more than 15 years and constantly searching for the perfect all-around boat for the inshore and nearshore fishing we do here in Florida, I’ve found it.  The Pathfinder 2300 not only excels in super shallow water but also handles choppy conditions and ocean fishing exceptionally well.  My clients consistently comment on how comfortable the boat is to ride and fish out of.  On a personal level, I wouldn’t want to fish out of anything else while competing in the professional redfish tours.  A combination of speed, draft, range, and overall fishability make it the perfect redfish tournament boat.  If you know me at all, you know how particular I am about using only the finest-quality tackle and equipment for myself and my clients, and the Pathfinder fits that to a T. Not only is it one of the most badass-looking bay boats out there, but the fit and finish are absolutely top-notch.  Dry hatches are extremely dry and the livewell systems are the best in the business, making this an exceptional boat for the lure or bait fisherman.  If you’ve never been on a Pathfinder bay boat, you owe it to yourself to take one on a test drive.  You will easily see why Pathfinder makes the #1 bay boat in the world. 

Capt. Tommy Derringer, Saint Augustine, FL

The Pathfinder 2300hps is the best all around bay boat I’ve ever owned! whether I’m charging offshore or fishing the flats this boat gets it done both dry fast and comfortable. I chose pathfinder for the customer service and after purchase support. Its a family vibe any issues ive had are addressed fast and fixed 1st time around. The family loves the annual owner tournaments and hospitality!!!! 

Kyle Domion, Bradenton Fl