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    Hello everyone!

    First post! I've always been a fan of the classic Mako styling. I'm trying to decide which of these boats to pursure.



    or



    I'm leaning towards the 19, it looks like the owner took good care of it. Do y'all think it warrants the asking price?
    1989 Classic Mako 191 - \'Tequila Rose\'

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    Welcome to CM! I saw that 19 - it's a good looking boat with rebuilt motors. Nobody rigs with twins anymore but there is nothing like the sound of running twins. Those motors still have value and you could easily convert to a single.

    The 20 is the older style and I'm not a fan of the layout of that era. You would be much happier with an 84-94 20c IMO.
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    Originally posted by Snekbit


    Hello everyone!


    First post! I've always been a fan of the classic Mako styling. I'm trying to decide which of these boats to pursure.



    or



    I'm leaning towards the 19, it looks like the owner took good care of it. Do y'all think it warrants the asking price?


    1978 Mako 25 - Blind Hog
    1985 Mako 20c - sold
    Fort Walton Beach, FL
    https://forum.classicmako.com/forum/...og-bottom-time

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    • #3
      The 19. I would sell the engines and replace them with a single.

      Offer him $7500.
      2007 Everglades 243 250 Suzuki[br]1988 201 Yamaha 200 - Sold[br]1990 261 T/200 SWS - Sold[br]1978 25 225 Johnson - Sold[br]1975 20 85 Merc - Sold[br]Jacksonville, FL[br]

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      • #4
        Although I like the size of the 19tl; the 20 is a true classic mako. I would go with the 20.
        [br]Captain W[br]1970 Mako 19

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        • #5
          Of those two boats, I'd be after the 19
          Long Island NY [br]1985 Mako 20C[br]2003 Yamaha OX66 150[br]

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          • #6
            I had a 1972 Mako 19 and sold it to buy a 1973 Mako 20. The Mako 20 floats higher in the rear with both rear scuppers out of the water by about 2" with a Johnson 140 mounted on the rear. The scuppers are unobstructed on the Mako 20 and drain easily. The Mako 19 had a single deck drain that was partially obstructed by the motor mount and would easily get clogged up with debris and leaves. In the 19 while anchored up fishing, I would have to watch for waves coming from the rear which could come over the transom easily. I like the splashwell in the 20 and don't have to worry about so much about the waves.

            My Mako 20 rides smoother and feels more solid to me than the Mako 19. Don't think I'd ever go back to a 19.
            1964 Skeeter 16\' bass boat with 1971 Johnson 6Hp[br]1973 Mako 20 with Evinrude 140[br]1975 Wellcraft V17 with Johnson 85[br]1977 Wellcraft V20 Center Console with Evinrude 150[br]1981 Wellcraft V20 Steplift with Evinrude 115[br] [br]1972 17\' Mako Standard - SOLD [br]1972 17\' Mako Angler - SOLD[br]1972 19\' Mako with Johnson 115 - SOLD[br]1982 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman with Johnson 115 - SOLD[br]Always looking for the next one![br]Allen, TX.

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            • #7
              What you posted as a 20 sure looks like an early 70s 19 to me. 99% sure. The 20 had different bow configuration and overall layout.

              Of the 2 boats you listed, I'd opt for the hull with twins and as others have said, move to a single.
              ROGUE I[br]1978 235 CC[br]Newburyport, MA[br]ROGUE II[br]1987 17\' Montauk[br]Camden, ME[br]

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              • #8
                I got to looking closer at the New Orleans 20 ad and even though it has a Mako 20 logo on the hull it looks like my Mako 19 with the raised casting deck in the front, no splashwell, the way the fishboxes blend into the transom and top cap, the small oval opening into the front anchor locker, and the single strake on both sides of the hull that starts further back from the bow.
                1964 Skeeter 16\' bass boat with 1971 Johnson 6Hp[br]1973 Mako 20 with Evinrude 140[br]1975 Wellcraft V17 with Johnson 85[br]1977 Wellcraft V20 Center Console with Evinrude 150[br]1981 Wellcraft V20 Steplift with Evinrude 115[br] [br]1972 17\' Mako Standard - SOLD [br]1972 17\' Mako Angler - SOLD[br]1972 19\' Mako with Johnson 115 - SOLD[br]1982 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman with Johnson 115 - SOLD[br]Always looking for the next one![br]Allen, TX.

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                • #9
                  quote:


                  Originally posted by JONESWR


                  Although I like the size of the 19tl; the 20 is a true classic mako. I would go with the 20.



                  The 19 is also a classic.

                  And as others have pointed out, the 20 looks like a 19.
                  2007 Everglades 243 250 Suzuki[br]1988 201 Yamaha 200 - Sold[br]1990 261 T/200 SWS - Sold[br]1978 25 225 Johnson - Sold[br]1975 20 85 Merc - Sold[br]Jacksonville, FL[br]

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                  • #10
                    Spoke to the gentleman that owns the 19 in Baton Rouge. It's much closer to me than New Orleans. Have an appointment to look it over Saturday morning.

                    He said all the right things on the phone, I know that might not be worth much, but it's all I have at the moment.
                    1989 Classic Mako 191 - \'Tequila Rose\'

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                    • #11
                      Just wanted to give an update. I purchased the 1989 19' this weekend.

                      Basically came with another motor in parts. I think I am going to leave the twins on for now.

                      Sailor is right, nothing quite like screaming twins.

                      Took her out to Marsh Island, south of Cypremort Point, yesterday.


                      1989 Classic Mako 191 - \'Tequila Rose\'

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                      • #12
                        heck yeah! Welcome to the family. [8D] Make plans to come to Destin next June for the ClassicMako Owners Funament.
                        1978 Mako 25 - Blind Hog
                        1985 Mako 20c - sold
                        Fort Walton Beach, FL
                        https://forum.classicmako.com/forum/...og-bottom-time

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                        • #13
                          quote:


                          Originally posted by Sailor


                          heck yeah! Welcome to the family. [8D] Make plans to come to Destin next June for the ClassicMako Owners Funament.



                          That's awesome. My family usually goes to Destin in June for summer vacation. I will definitely look into it!
                          1989 Classic Mako 191 - \'Tequila Rose\'

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                          • #14
                            Congrats on the new boat.

                            It looks great.

                            Have fun with it.
                            2007 Everglades 243 250 Suzuki[br]1988 201 Yamaha 200 - Sold[br]1990 261 T/200 SWS - Sold[br]1978 25 225 Johnson - Sold[br]1975 20 85 Merc - Sold[br]Jacksonville, FL[br]

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