Skiffs @ the boat show

[gf2020]

I was at the show on Wednesday and I thought that new 17' Pro-Lite (made by Pro-Line) looked pretty good for the price.

http://www.proliteboats.com/Boats/cc17.html

It had pretty low freeboard but for a low maintenance, working boat it might not be too bad.

[EricW]

I've been in a 17 foot triumph, they used to be called logic marine.

They are nice little boats. They are made out of ropeline (sp) which is some type of indestructible material? A fair amount of room to move around, not tons of storage but it has a few compartments for stuff under seats and in console. Good for two guys to fish the harbor. The one I was in didn't have rod holders, we had to improvise. Ride was a little bumpy and wet in a chop. Went about 24 mph with a 50 etec on it.

[blue oyster]

i made the mistake of buying an inexpensive boat several years ago (my first boat) i bought a 17 seapro and i could not get rid of it fast enough , always got wet , free board to low , casting platform usless in the harbor unless you wanted to go swimming , sub quality wiring , ect . i spent the money and bought an 18 parker and its 10 times the boat the seapro ever was . best advice i could give would be hold off buying and try to hitch a ride on as many boats as you can till you can form your own opinion . good luck

[Hooper]

Originally Posted by blue oyster

i made the mistake of buying an inexpensive boat several years ago (my first boat) i bought a 17 seapro and i could not get rid of it fast enough , always got wet , free board to low , casting platform usless in the harbor unless you wanted to go swimming , sub quality wiring , ect . i spent the money and bought an 18 parker and its 10 times the boat the seapro ever was . best advice i could give would be hold off buying and try to hitch a ride on as many boats as you can till you can form your own opinion . good luck

Good post blue oyster