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09-02-2005, 06:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Plymouth, MA
Posts: 193
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Boat Advice?
Looking at a few 17 foot boats, would appreciate everyone's opinions...Primarily for bay fishing, but would like to be able to venture to the islands if the weather permitted...Whaler? Mako? etc.
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09-02-2005, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: south shore , ma
Posts: 669
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i would stay away from sea pro , i just got rid of my 2003 17' i was not happy with it at all , subpar wiring , cracked gell coat in only 6 weeks (not covered) very difficult to do any work on due to its 2 piece construction and a wet ride . i just bought an 18' parker but have not had it long enough to give an honest review other than it was not inexpensive , good luck
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09-02-2005, 06:51 PM
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Which Way Did They Go
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Blackstone, MA
Posts: 1,147
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I've got a great 19' Whaler for sale.....very sturdy boat....PM me if interested....
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-02-2005, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: chelmsford MA
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I would look at deadrise and beam, the 17' whaler is a skinny platform and a very wet ride. Try the bay bolt series by hydra-sports.
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09-03-2005, 01:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: The Gotofish
Posts: 153
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I looked at Aquasport 175's a couple years ago and really liked them. They're laid out nicely and are versatile as well. Other than that, a lot of boats in that class were fairly similar in layouts.
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Ed
"I caught you a delicious Bass."-Napolean Dynamite
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09-03-2005, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 343
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Take a look at the Grady White 18. Bib boat for that size that will give you offshore ability.
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09-04-2005, 08:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Bridgewater
Posts: 350
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I have a 20' Aquasport and love it. Been out around the Elizabeths from Onset and from Plymouth to Cohasset. Can be a wet ride if you are heading into a strong enough wind. Probably the same with any boat.......
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20' Aquasport CC 115hp Johnson 'SiouxToo'
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09-05-2005, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 1,160
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buy something bigger. 17 seems big enough but its really not depending on what you are doing. I would say that 20 would be good.
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09-05-2005, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 1,748
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Originally Posted by taJon
buy something bigger. 17 seems big enough but its really not depending on what you are doing. I would say that 20 would be good.
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I agree, go 19-20Ft. And afer you get one you'd be wanting a 22-23. It is a vicious cycle and sickness.  |
Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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09-05-2005, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
Posts: 1,947
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You might want to look at the 20 ft Polar, you will get more for you money than most higher end fiberglass boats. The boat is laid out awesome.
We also had a 20 ft Lund Alaskan which is a great boat for bay and a little offshore, depending on weather. Very seaworthy boat!!
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fisherwomen & baitcaster
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09-05-2005, 04:11 PM
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Seal Control
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Caver, Ma.
Posts: 3,875
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I have two budysa that have 17' Henery O's They are a great boat!! they take the water beter then my 20' wellcraft!!
But finding one is the real trick! They are hard to find.
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09-05-2005, 06:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 2
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henry o boats?
Where can I find info on these boats? Any info would be great.
Thanks
Matt
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