there was a hunter down in Fairhaven used for less than the Mirage 32
the guy with the aluminum beast is a Ch charter guy.
He used to run an oldschool Surfhunter... same slip at Fairhaven Shipyard
I grew up fishing out of a Mack with the stern trolling tiller and controls... Never noticed any issues fishing from it.
But comparing a center console against a boat with a cabin is kinda silly eh?
Yet on second though, having a cabin with an actual fold down top is nice. Esp. for Buzzards Bay. (we all know how it can be out)
S'why the Tripp Anglers make good BB boats, along with the older (fiberglass) Brownells etc.
If I had the inclination and hated myself enough I'd find a Mackenzie in decent shape and restore it.
My father's old Mackenzie is still in Plymouth Harbor and still gets fished (he sold it years ago)