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The 17' Seaway had many faults. Mine had a full liner, not just a cap, so that it was heavier and more seaworthy than most. It was wet, very wet, it had poor wiring, and the finish and fit was just Ok. It was an unpretentious, solid boat with excellent handling. I was often in the smallest boat out whereever I was fishing. But I always felt safe. I fished everywhere from the Merrimack River, Boston out to the B bouy, the North River, Plymouth, Cape Cod Bay from Sandwich out to Provincetown, The outer Cape beaches and shoals from Nauset Inlet to Nantucket, all of the South Cape from Chatham to Woods Hole, the Vineyard from Wasque to Squibnocket, Nomansland, the Elizabeths and Cuttyhunk. I even ran it from Great Pond in Falmouth to Tuckernuck! I will miss that boat. It provided me with 18 years of great service. It was a boat that I was familiar and comfortable with. Given the choice, I would have contunued to fish it. The only thing that I won't miss from the Seaway was the wet ride.
But now that the Seaway is gone, I have a new baby. I hope that the Scout provides as much entertainment. Maybe I will chase Tuna this year.
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