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re: Looking at a Mako 184CC w/150 Optimax. Experience/Opinions?
Posted on 7/30/12 at 7:07 am to Anton7
Posted on 7/30/12 at 7:07 am to Anton7
I'm w/ the other posters here. You can get way more bang for your buck w/ 36k, especially if you check out some used boats. Don't have an opinion on Mako, but other good boats out there for that kind of cash.
2 years ago I picked up an 8 year old 21 ft blazer bay w/ a 150 yamaha 2 stroke for 12,500 that was in very good condition
2 years ago I picked up an 8 year old 21 ft blazer bay w/ a 150 yamaha 2 stroke for 12,500 that was in very good condition
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Posted on 7/30/12 at 7:12 am to Anton7
I agree with everyone in here. We didn't pay a whole lot more than $36,000 for our loaded out Blue Wave Pure Bay 2200.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 7:36 am to Anton7
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They're asking $36K...
That seems kind of steep. Have you tried looking at a used boat? I'd look at a Blazer Bay 2170 for that kind of $$$.
This post was edited on 7/30/12 at 7:37 am
Posted on 7/30/12 at 7:58 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
2012 Mako 184 Center Console
New
Year 2012
Length 18 ft 4 in
Located in Denham Springs, LA
Sale Status Active
No Haggle No Hassle National Price
Base Price US $23,995
Included Options $11,525
Prep $445
Freight $900
Your Price US $36,865
What options are $11,525 on that rig?
New
Year 2012
Length 18 ft 4 in
Located in Denham Springs, LA
Sale Status Active
No Haggle No Hassle National Price
Base Price US $23,995
Included Options $11,525
Prep $445
Freight $900
Your Price US $36,865
What options are $11,525 on that rig?
Posted on 7/30/12 at 8:00 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
quote:
That seems kind of steep. Have you tried looking at a used boat? I'd look at a Blazer Bay 2170 for that kind of $$$.
To be fair,the boat he's looking at really isn't a bay boat. It's more of a dual purpose rig with deep-V.
More like a small Grady White or Wellcraft.
That's why it is rigged with a 150 on an 18' hull.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 8:20 am to meauxjeaux2
I almost bought brand new 22' sea hunt loaded out with electronics, power pole, etc. for $38k. $36k is waaay to much for an 18' IMO.
Ended up going with used as said before can get way more boat for the money. Couldnt swallow loosing at least $10k the second I put a new rig in the water.
Ended up going with used as said before can get way more boat for the money. Couldnt swallow loosing at least $10k the second I put a new rig in the water.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 8:44 am to Anton7
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Anton7
For your first boat look around for one 3-5 yrs old. Plenty of them out there with low hours on them. Most of the newer ones have hour meters that a mechanic can hook up to a computer and check. For the fishing you want to do definately get a bay boat. I'm also partial to Yamaha motors FWIW
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:42 pm to TemplarTheSaint
This is exactly the kind of solid advice I was looking for. I've learned a great deal from this thread. I'll be taking a look at other manufacturers like Nautic Star, Blue Wave, etc. Maybe in the 19' range and will def look into the used market. Already checking out BoatTraders.com. May not pull the trigger for at least another 6 months unless I find a deal that I can't pass up but gathering valuable knowledge in the meantime. Thanks all!
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:47 pm to Anton7
quick question.
Do you need that deep of a hull or is that just what caught your eye?
Here is a $18,995 18' Mako center console with a 90 hp Mercury.
Here is a $36,995 18' Mako with a 150 hp Mercury.
Do you need that deep of a hull or is that just what caught your eye?
Here is a $18,995 18' Mako center console with a 90 hp Mercury.
Here is a $36,995 18' Mako with a 150 hp Mercury.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:55 pm to Anton7
With the budget you have, you can own a top of the line used bay boat. I just bought a used 24' loaded out for a lot less than you are looking at.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:01 pm to Anton7
I would have bought the 18' Mako if it would have had jump seats. Any boat that came with those was an easier sell to the one who must be obeyed.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:05 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
the one who must be obeyed.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:29 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
Do you need that deep of a hull or is that just what caught your eye?
That's what caught my eye...as a newbie...but learning now that it is way too much boat for what I want to do with it. The other 18' Mako bay boat you show is probably more in line with my needs. Just want to make sure I don't have any problems if the weather kicks up over Lake Pontchartrain and I'm out a ways. Maybe 19' with a 115HP I'm starting to think.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:35 pm to Anton7
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Maybe 19' with a 115HP
That's a good size starter boat. If you think you are gonna be in big water like Pontratrain more then I'd seriously recommend you look at the 21 foot boats like the Nautic Star 2110 and Blue Wave Pure Bay. Put a 150 on the back. Will push them just fine and will be alot better ride in rough water.
You would still be within the original budget of the boat in the OP as well.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:35 pm to 34venture
quote:
With the budget you have, you can own a top of the line used bay boat. I just bought a used 24' loaded out for a lot less than you are looking at.
I'd rather spend way less and get the boat I really need. I just caught wood when I sat in the Mako yesterday and started scheming on how I could pay for it.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:38 pm to Anton7
bass pro in destin had a 22ft mako with a 200 hp w/ trailer for 30k. Pretty darn good deal. Rod holders out the arse, jump seats, was pretty nice.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:41 pm to Who Me
quote:
If you think you are gonna be in big water like Pontratrain more then I'd seriously recommend you look at the 21 foot boats like the Nautic Star 2110 and Blue Wave Pure Bay. Put a 150 on the back. Will push them just fine and will be alot better ride in rough water.
That's something to consider. You sound like you've experienced that.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:49 pm to Anton7
quote:
You sound like you've experienced that.
Not so much with Pontratrain. I did a lot of research before I bought my boat. Although it was gonna be my first rig I didn't want to buy something that as soon as I started fishing I realized I went too small.
With all the research and reading I had a lot of people recommend getting a 21 ft boat or larger if the plans were to be using the boat in open water like large lakes,bays, and the gulf. Something about that being the "magic" length where the boat is long enough to stretch from the tops of the crests of the waves. So you go over the top of the chop without porpoising and bouncing inbetween them.
I also didn't want something so big that it would be a pain the arse to trailer and pull or require a heavy duty truck. 21 foot sat just perfect for me. It came down to the 19 and 21 ft boats. I found the 21 ft models had a lot of the features I would have had to pay more and upgrade to get on the 19 fter.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 3:00 pm to Who Me
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With all the research and reading I had a lot of people recommend getting a 21 ft boat or larger if the plans were to be using the boat in open water like large lakes,bays, and the gulf. Something about that being the "magic" length where the boat is long enough to stretch from the tops of the crests of the waves. So you go over the top of the chop without porpoising and bouncing inbetween them.
THIS kind of information is invaluable.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 3:03 pm to Who Me
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