What Boat Would You Buy?

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gf2020 Son is just going to turn 21 and his mom just doesn't want to worry about him out fishing in anything that isn't safe. It's an investment in her son's safety and her piece of mind. Yes, he is lucky for sure. We went to Ryder's Cove in Chatham today and really with no warning just showed up too get a brochure and climb on a couple to see how they would fit his tall frame. Once they saw us looking at the boats they immediately offered a test ride and since the weather was clear just then we said sure why not. They had the 18 foot Maritime splashed in ten minuetes and in fifteen we were heading for the Chatham cut. Should of brought the poles, doh! Anyway, the boat was rigged with a 90 Suziki Four Stroke and boy are they QUIET! You can carry on a normal tone level conversation running at cruising speed. Cool. We had thought a 16 maybe because he may be trailering but after taking the 18 out no way. If she will approve the budget then the 18 for sure. He won't outgrow that boat! Nice smooth ride for a skiff, planed easy, stable and no nonsene no fuss interior. Also dealing with a local marina since the boat will be stored not far away is a real key in case like GB found out you ever need to take advantage of the warrenty. I would look no further if it were me. We looked at some of the Dauntless whalers they had in slips there and the 18 Dauntless is nice but not really as much deck space as the Maritimes. And its a hell of a lot more money. Granted it has the resale but the maritimes are gaining a strong following in the area. His mom said no to used all together she doesn't want 'someone else's problems'. On a side note some guy got to the end of the no wake channel for Ryder's and immediately got the boat planing and decides to bank the corner just outside the last point protecting Ryder's and it's low tide. You guessed it he goes from full speed plane to dead stopped in no time in a nice deep vee and is now HARD aground. OOOPs. Guess you can't get to pleasent bay that way at low tide. Duh.