Boat recommendation

[Cutty713]

What about this one in the classifieds here?

Boats, Outboard Motors, Kayaks, Etc: FOR SALE: 18' Kirlkand Bass and Bay - SaltyCajun.com

Boats, Outboard Motors, Kayaks, Etc: FOR SALE: 18' Kirlkand Bass and Bay - SaltyCajun.com

[Kenner18]

Here is a few tips .
If the owner wont let you test run ....run away
Always do a compression check , bad compression ....run away
Ask plenty of questions about boat such as..use,maintenance,any problems (past,present)......owner dont give good answers...run away


Remember just cause it looks good dont mean it aint junk..Take your time and you will find your boat.

[mako1]

i have a mako. havent had any problems with it except the saltwater messing up the trolling motor plug in front. but just got better plug-in. found it used and got a good deal on it. just have to look around. plus i cant take it in fresh water where most of the big saltwater boats prolly wont be going bc i like to bass/crappie fish to. so great boat for me.

[SGib]

I have a Mako 241 and love it. Plenty of fishing space. Big front deck and lots of room to fish 4 ppl and not be in each others way at all. Only negative thing is it doesnt have a rod box. Would be nice to be able to leave the rods in it at the stall. Hope you can find a good deal. Found mine brand new for 27,000.

[redtail28]

My wife say's that bigger is better
and i know she talking about boats

[mriguy]

Originally Posted by redtail28

My wife say's that bigger is better
and i know she talking about boats

Knowing your wife like I do, I'm sure she is talking about boats

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by SGib

I have a Mako 241 and love it. Plenty of fishing space. Big front deck and lots of room to fish 4 ppl and not be in each others way at all. Only negative thing is it doesnt have a rod box. Would be nice to be able to leave the rods in it at the stall. Hope you can find a good deal. Found mine brand new for 27,000.

does mako still make that boat? I remember seeing one in VBay one day, but I can't find them online and have never seen one for sale

[SGib]

I'm pretty sure they do not. Must have not sold a whole lot of that model. Good boat if you can find one.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by SGib

I'm pretty sure they do not. Must have not sold a whole lot of that model. Good boat if you can find one.

I wish they'd start making them again. Makos have a good price tag on them, they aren't outrageously expensive

[SGib]

I Don't think I have seen another mako on biglake. May just be that I avoid the weekends.

[jchief]

I really like my Frontier. Very dry and comfortable ride.

[Shawn P. Simon]

Looking to down size, I have a 22ft with a 200 Suzuki 4-stroke and would like to get into a smaller rig, something like you have. We may be able to work a deal? e-mail sxsimon@bop.gov. Use this contact

[cmdrost]

Originally Posted by SGib

I Don't think I have seen another mako on biglake. May just be that I avoid the weekends.

Lots of makos on the lake. Mako bought the old Kenner hulls through Tracker Marine. So its a kenner hull with tracker marine accessories (which is the parts that break) The hull is great though.

I do love Bill Kenner's new line of boat, esp the Frontier. Seems to work well for everything.

["H"]

I have owned 2 Mako 1901's in the past. I thought they were great boats and had no problems or issues with either one. Would buy another one in the future if the opertunity presents itself.

[bjhooper82]

hey afmarko99 let us know what you end up buying and post up some pics.. good luck with your search

[SGib]

Nice to hear of others. Not so much about the breaking. So far had real good luck outta mine. Hope you can find a good deal!

[ryane7]

i would recommend a robalo 2120
and i happen to have one for sale huh lucky

[Captain Mike P.]

Originally Posted by jdm4x43732

I'm shopping also, anyone have any opinions on Xpress boats?

Go check out my post from a few months ago. H22B-ss is a sweet hull, gives a good range from the Marsh to the gulf. Handled chop beyond my expectations. Although, if you don't do much marsh fishing/shallow water, I would go with a Blazer Bay or equivalant. 21' or better? Just my 2 cents

[Captain Mike P.]

Originally Posted by Kenner18

Here is a few tips .
If the owner wont let you test run ....run away
Always do a compression check , bad compression ....run away
Ask plenty of questions about boat such as..use,maintenance,any problems (past,present)......owner dont give good answers...run away


Remember just cause it looks good dont mean it aint junk..Take your time and you will find your boat.

Agreed!!!! Always do a compression check !! I buried $5,000 buying from a family memeber. Wasn't his fault, the boat ran fine when I bought it!!!

[JDd]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

does mako still make that boat? I remember seeing one in VBay one day, but I can't find them online and have never seen one for sale

The Mako 241 Inshore is the same boat as the Blazer Bay 2400.