I currently own an old SeaRay 19 ft. open bow boat. It runs great, as the engine was rebuilt about 4 years ago and it had a three year old outdrive. It is smooth and handles bay chop with ease. I take it down to Destin whenever I get the chance, but diving out of it is a pain. There is just not enough room in the boat to maneuver around and I am very nervous taking it offshore, even to the bridge rubble. I tlooks great, but not real functional.....
I'm planning on getting another boat. I don't use one often enough to justify a new boat, so Im back to the older boats again. I've been looking at Mako, Proline, and Boston Whaler center consoles and some walk around cuddies.
I want a boat that is easy to dive out of, can handle reasonable offshore chop, and rides without dlsodgin fillings. My first boat was an old Cruisers cuddy. It was great to dive out of, but difficult to get back on a trailer and would beat you to death in the chop of the bay. I don't want that again!
All suggestions are welcome!
David Nolen
I'm planning on getting another boat. I don't use one often enough to justify a new boat, so Im back to the older boats again. I've been looking at Mako, Proline, and Boston Whaler center consoles and some walk around cuddies.
I want a boat that is easy to dive out of, can handle reasonable offshore chop, and rides without dlsodgin fillings. My first boat was an old Cruisers cuddy. It was great to dive out of, but difficult to get back on a trailer and would beat you to death in the chop of the bay. I don't want that again!
All suggestions are welcome!
David Nolen