Hi all...new guy here--not an owner yet, but am in the market! I decided to get me a Mako after some research...Think I made the right choice. I want a fishing boat that is seaworthy, since I will be entering/exiting Charlestown Breachway (RI) and the Connecticut River to the Sound. Plus, the seats in front of the console as well as the 2 console seats can comfortably fit my family for the occasional pleasure jaunt.
Considered a Boston Whaler, but decided against it since from what I've gathered, they're solid but make for a pretty jarring ride on the surf.
The toughest part so far is not jumping into something, given the giveaway prices for boats these days!
I know next to nothing about boats (though I'm a pretty good mechanic for a shade tree guy) so that is saving me from doing something stupid like buying the first thing I see.
I figure I'd sign up here and run my finds by you guys first for input. Lots of knowledgeable guys here I see just reading various posts, and I apologize in advance for the pestering, stupid questions coming your way.
I think I'll start with something 19-23 feet, big enough for open ocean but small enough to trailer.
Okay, looking forward to it.
Considered a Boston Whaler, but decided against it since from what I've gathered, they're solid but make for a pretty jarring ride on the surf.
The toughest part so far is not jumping into something, given the giveaway prices for boats these days!
I know next to nothing about boats (though I'm a pretty good mechanic for a shade tree guy) so that is saving me from doing something stupid like buying the first thing I see.
I figure I'd sign up here and run my finds by you guys first for input. Lots of knowledgeable guys here I see just reading various posts, and I apologize in advance for the pestering, stupid questions coming your way.
I think I'll start with something 19-23 feet, big enough for open ocean but small enough to trailer.
Okay, looking forward to it.
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