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Looking at a Mako 184CC w/150 Optimax. Experience/Opinions?
Posted on 7/29/12 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 7/29/12 at 7:30 pm
Bass Pro Shop has a Mako 184CC with a Mercury Optimax 150 motor. Looking to get information this setup. Any thoughts?
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Posted on 7/29/12 at 7:40 pm to Anton7
I have the 150 Optimax with around 100 hours never had any trouble, and good on gas.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 8:01 pm to coreybdx
As far as the outboard - very solid.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 8:14 pm to coreybdx
Good info. Thanx
Posted on 7/29/12 at 8:16 pm to Anton7
Mako brand worth the money?
Posted on 7/29/12 at 8:48 pm to Anton7
i think mako is made by fishmaster now which means its nothing like what they used to be.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 8:53 pm to Anton7
Not really trying to knock em but Mako is on the lower end of quality boats. They are not what they once were now that the brand is owned by Tracker(Bass Pro).
If that's what you can afford get it. Shop around though and make an educated decision if you are really serious.
Go to The Hulltruth website which is a boating forum and you'll find tons of info on most makes and models of boats.
If I were you I drive just up the road and look at the Nautic Stars. They have 18 ft and 19 ft bay boat models that are pretty sweet and are far superior to Mako IMO.
What kinda price they giving you on that setup? Keep in mind that the price for boat, motor, and trailer, is no where close to what the final price will be after rigging, electronics, and TTL.
If that's what you can afford get it. Shop around though and make an educated decision if you are really serious.
Go to The Hulltruth website which is a boating forum and you'll find tons of info on most makes and models of boats.
If I were you I drive just up the road and look at the Nautic Stars. They have 18 ft and 19 ft bay boat models that are pretty sweet and are far superior to Mako IMO.
What kinda price they giving you on that setup? Keep in mind that the price for boat, motor, and trailer, is no where close to what the final price will be after rigging, electronics, and TTL.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:14 pm to Who Me
I've never owned a boat before but now have a hard-on for one in a bad way. They're asking $36K for the rig at BPS with few options; the T-Top, compass and console lights. The trailor is part of the package. I'm looking for an education on the subject so any information is greatly appreciated.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:19 pm to FriscoKid
quote:wrong
i think mako is made by fishmaster now which means its nothing like what they used to be.
Fishmaster was made by polar and Kenner
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:21 pm to Anton7
quote:for a 18' mako?? You can get a loaded to da gills nautic star for less than that. Saw a nice one at the expo today for 23k, before trolling motor and electronics.
They're asking $36K
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:23 pm to Anton7
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They're asking $36K for the rig at BPS
That sounds sky high too me especially for a 2 stroke motor. You will be low 40's once you rig the boat with electronics and pay TTL.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:29 pm to Uncle JackD
That's a nice Blazer Bay but that's really not much of a deal on it.
Sounds like the OP needs to do some homework if he is serious about getting a boat.
The one mentioned (Mako 184CC) isn't even a bay boat. Not sure what you would use it for. Too small to go offshore and not set up to for a trolling motor to fish inshore.
Sounds like the OP needs to do some homework if he is serious about getting a boat.
The one mentioned (Mako 184CC) isn't even a bay boat. Not sure what you would use it for. Too small to go offshore and not set up to for a trolling motor to fish inshore.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:36 pm to Who Me
quote:I definitely wouldn't go too far offshore with a single 150
Not sure what you would use it for
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:37 pm to Who Me
Bass pro is higher than eagles pssy. No way for that much on an 18 foot rig
Posted on 7/29/12 at 9:58 pm to lsufan112001
This is some great feedback. As I said, this will be our first boat and I want to make sure I get one that works for us. Lake Ponchatrain, Bayou Bienvenue and other common fishing spots. Not really offshore...yet...;) I did get weak at the knees when I stepped into the Mako 184CC. If I can get a like craft for less money, I'm all ears.
Posted on 7/29/12 at 10:23 pm to Anton7
quote:For an 18 ft boat with a 150???
$36K
Posted on 7/29/12 at 11:32 pm to Cadello
36k is rediculus, I bought a 19ft nautic star with a 115, trolling motor and gps for 25k, much better option imo
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:23 am to Anton7
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I've never owned a boat before but now have a hard-on for one in a bad way. They're asking $36K for the rig at BPS with few options; the T-Top, compass and console lights. The trailor is part of the package. I'm looking for an education on the subject so any information is greatly appreciated.
Not trying to tell you what to do, but you could take that kind of money and purchase a used 24' Shearwater LOADED, which is 3X the boat.
Seriously play the used boat market right now, it's still a strong buyers market. You'll end up with so much more boat for the money - or put another way, you'll end up paying less than 1/2 that for the same/similar craft.
Don't be fooled by "new boat" - everything works philosophy either. Oftentimes it takes 20-30 hours of use to key all the kinks out.
Seriously look into pre owned options. You should have no trouble finding what you want.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 6:20 am to Uncle JackD
Wrong
The newer Mako and Kenner boats are owned by Tracker Marine. They're basically the same boat. The boats are still designed by Kenner which means they all have a nice sharp deep v,and a dry ride.
Also,the hull truth website will not tell you that these rigs are crap. I really don't know why this rumor started because I hear it all the time.
The newer Mako and Kenner boats are owned by Tracker Marine. They're basically the same boat. The boats are still designed by Kenner which means they all have a nice sharp deep v,and a dry ride.
Also,the hull truth website will not tell you that these rigs are crap. I really don't know why this rumor started because I hear it all the time.
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