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Old 08-30-2011, 06:39 PM
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Hey all. I currently have a bass boat and am thinking about transitioning to a bay boat. I really like the 19&22 foot Makos but keep reading bad talk about Mako.

I would like something in the 19-22 foot range. I fish big lake often and vermilion bay occasionally. I also will do some fresh water.

I would like to buy something used for less than 20K. Please post your recommendation.

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Old 08-30-2011, 06:51 PM
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What will you be selling, bass boat wise ???

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Old 08-30-2011, 06:53 PM
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Thx for the welcome.

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Old 08-30-2011, 07:00 PM
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I sold my 22' Pathfinder earlier this year and would recommend that hull, got burnt out on the potlickers and bought something to get away from everyone else...

Stand by, there will be lots of suggestions for you coming up shortly ...

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Old 08-30-2011, 07:02 PM
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got burnt out on the potlickers and bought something to get away from everyone else...
Not sure what you mean by this phrase...???
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Not sure what you mean by this phrase...???
he is tired of fighting crowds and people so I guess he boat an offshore boat??
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Old 08-30-2011, 07:20 PM
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he is tired of fighting crowds and people so I guess he boat an offshore boat??
Your close, bought a marsh rig !!!

I have yet to be birddogged since selling the Pathfinder

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Old 08-30-2011, 07:32 PM
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Not sure what you mean by this phrase...???

Do you know what a potlicker is ???
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Old 08-30-2011, 07:49 PM
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First off I recommend at least a 21' boat. If you get a 19 you'll be looking to buy again the next year, trust me. Especially in vbay, the bay can be extremely rough and the gulf can be smooth in the same day. I have a 19' nautic star and it seems to fall right between the swells every time. With your price range I'd also say the pathfinder, blazer bays, kenners, Mako (i think they are nice) and frontiers would be a good place to start looking. These are some of the makes that you can find used closest to your price range without giving up much quality/appearances or at least that's what I think. I'm waiting on a good deal for a triton, blackjack, nautic star, blazer or even those fusion pathfinders. Things are sweeeeet
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Everyone will have a opinion on what brand is best. Buy the biggest boat you can afford and try before your buy,in rough water if possible.
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I'm shopping also, anyone have any opinions on Xpress boats?
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Find an old Kenner 95-05 yrs.
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i agree with jpeff and montauk all the boats jpeff named are great boats and always buy the biggest you can afford and the biggest motor. i have an 18' nautic star and i love it but its not that good in rough water go with a 22' or even 24' if you can find one in your price range
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i got a 2110 nautic star with an f150, love the layout, but the blazer bay 2020 rides better.
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yep.. also Frontier (the new Bill Kenner boats) and Blazer Bay
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Old 08-31-2011, 06:55 AM
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You want a Bad Azz boat......Get a z21 Haynie....
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