I've decided to explore the 18 - 21 foot range for fishing in Chesapeake Bay. (and the disposal of an awkward body or two)Although info on hull style is welcome, I'm mostly looking for info/opinions on I/O vs. outboard engines, cost, efficiency, reliability, etc.
how heavy is the boat..?? how fast do you want to go..?? are you looking for a bass boat of more of a boston whaler type..?? lots of options out there.... I'd prolly start with asking fisherman on da bay tho... see what their preferences are and why... waves could get pretty big on da bay.... 😟
DrafterX wrote:
I've thought about that stuff. No bass boat. Deep V, or tri hull, probably. Looking for efficient operation over speed.
If you are planning on using a boat a lot, then it will probably be worth the expense. If it is only going to be used a few times a year, I would save my money for something else.
I miss having a boat, but don't miss putting 50 gal of gas in it plus another 25 in the truck.
Hope I did not muddy the water.
(Cost of ownership will be less in the end)
Best boat = charter
HockeyDad wrote:
Yep, a charter or guide a couple times a year will safe many $.
gotta agree with HD, and Burner here, by the time you get through paying slip, storage, etc, etc. You will appreciate a cap'n that can take you, put you right on 'em, and have you back home with a cleaned mess o' fish, by dark or dark 30.
fun , yes
a huge expense and pain in the ass , yes,,,
I suggest you find a friend with a boat...
wheel,
I've had 3 boats...
wheelrite wrote:
Sound advice!!
Best boat = Someone else's boat.
(No Cost of Ownership in the end except maybe some fuel and a few cases of beer) 🌫
I hate cleaning those friggin barnacles !
jackconrad wrote:
you should shower more often... 😟
Mako has some decent bay boats. Not as good as the OLD Mako hulls, but still pretty good. Outboard all the way.
andytv wrote:
My BIL bought a Mako from the 70s a couple of years ago. Great boat, but dont hit bottom....heavy as ****e to push....
